Louise Redknapp has candidly discussed one challenge she faces in her relationship with London businessman Drew Michael, whom she began dating in 2023. At 50 years old, Louise is nine years older than Drew, sparking public interest and media attention.
The former Eternal star, who was previously married to footballer Jamie Redknapp and shares two sons with him, Charley, 19, and Beau, 15, says Drew has a wonderful relationship with her teenagers. Despite this, she admits that being seen together in his central Soho neighborhood makes privacy difficult.
Louise explained on Lisa Snowdon and Andy Goldstein’s We’re Not Getting Any Younger podcast, “He lives in Soho, so when we go out to get a bagel, it’s a bit of an event. I used to throw on a tracksuit and go unnoticed, but now I have to think about sunglasses and a coat. It’s harder being seen in a central location.”
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Though the constant attention can be taxing, Louise has decided not to hide her relationship: “If we get snapped, we get snapped. I’m just going about my daily life.” She also addressed the public’s fascination with their age gap, stating, “If it were the other way round, it wouldn’t be talked about so much. But people like to bring it up because it makes easy headlines.”
Louise recently reflected on the difficult period following her divorce from Jamie Redknapp, calling the experience “horrendous” due to public judgment and harsh criticism. She revealed, “The lowest point was so dark, I didn’t see a way out. But my kids kept me going.” She was shocked by the cruelty she encountered: “I never realized how unkind people could be. It still blows my mind.”
Louise and Drew reportedly met at The Groucho Club during Jimmy Carr’s birthday party. After going public on Instagram two months later, they made their red carpet debut in March 2024.
Louise is set to appear on Sunday Brunch on May 25, where she will share more about her life and relationship. The show airs at 10am on ITV One.