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Lily Waddell

Louise Redknapp 'knocked sideways by Jamie's baby bombshell as family told her the news'

Louise Redknapp has reportedly been "knocked sideways" over ex Jamie 's baby news.

Jamie's model girlfriend Frida Andersson, 37, is pregnant with their first baby together, her fifth and his third child.

It's claimed the singer, 46, found out through family and her ex-husband of 19 years didn't tell her the news directly.

Harry and Sandra were apparently told about their new grandchild on the way before it hit headlines this week.

Louise and Jamie have been co-parenting their sons Charley and Beau who have been dividing their time between their parents' homes.

"Louise was knocked sideways by the news. Jamie didn't tell her directly, she found out through family," a source told OK! magazine.

Louise Redknapp 'knocked sideways by ex Jamie's baby bombshell as family told her news' (Dave Benett/Getty Images)

"She's happy for them both and says life goes on but at the same time, she's shocked by how quickly he's moved on and that he'll be a new dad again at nearly 50.

"A new baby is always a joy but she is concerned at how it will impact their family dynamic."

The Mirror has reached out to Louise Redknapp's representatives for further comment.

Jamie Redknapp's girlfriend Frida Andersson 'confirms' pregnancy with sweet post (MEGA)

At their peak, the pair were a golden celebrity couple in the UK circles.

It sent shockwaves through the showbiz circuit when they called time on their marriage after 19 years.

They ended their marriage just months after Louise completed her Strictly Come Dancing stint.

Strictly gave her a new lease of life and spurred her on to chase her dreams of creating a life for herself in the spotlight.

Louise had hopes of carving out a high-flying career in the West End and reviving her musical career with touring.

Coronavirus has temporarily held up her dreams of singing and performing.

Recently, Louise said she considered stepping out in front of a bus for a "split second" after her marriage failed.

But she found inner strength from the thought of her boys.

In an extract from her book You've Got This published in You magazine, she wrote: “I would be standing in central London, watching the buses whizz past and I would wonder whether it would be easier for a bus to take me out.

Louise and Jamie's marriage ended after 19 years (Getty Images Europe)

“All it would take was for me to step out at the wrong moment and it would all be over.”

She mused: “I think so, for a split second. I was like, ‘I would really like this all to go away.’”

*If you're struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@samaritans.org or visit their site to find your local branch

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