Billi Mucklow celebrated her 37th birthday on board with her children on Saturday, while continuing to ignore her ex-husband Andy Carroll’s new relationship with Lou Teasdale.
The former TOWIE star showed off her gorgeous figure in a skimpy black crop top and matching sarong in photos from her mysterious sun-drenched location.
She was treated to balloons, champagne and a delicious cake as she celebrated her big day with her sons Arlo, nine, Wolf, six, and daughter Marvel Mae, four.
It comes amid claims that Billir fears footballer Andy was cheating on her with his new girlfriend Lou before they split last month.
Friends of the reality star suspect the Liverpool striker, 35, was dating celebrity makeup artist Lou, 41, before the former couple split.
Billi Mucklow celebrated her 37th birthday on board with her children on Saturday, while continuing to ignore her ex-husband Andy Carroll’s new relationship with Lou Teasdale.
It comes as Andy made his first public appearance with his new girlfriend Lou, 41, last week as they dressed up for Halloween and attended a party together.
But Billi, who was also joined on the trip by Giorgie Dark, was distracting herself from recent troubles and then put on a stylish jumpsuit and headed out for lunch.
She captioned the post: “Some birthday love…”
Meanwhile, Andy made his first public appearance with his new girlfriend Lou last week as they dressed up for Halloween and attended a party together.
Shortly afterwards, sources claimed Billi, who still lives in her £5million home in Essex with her children, knows Andy and Lou had contact “long before”.
A source said the sun: ‘Billi contacted a lawyer after discovering that he and Lou were seeing each other over the summer.
‘There is still a lot to sort out and she is discussing her options. They were together for 11 years. Him meeting Lou was the last straw.
‘She can’t be sure when, but her friends and family are extremely angry. They feel Andy has treated her horribly.
MailOnline has contacted Billi and Andy’s representatives for comment.
The former TOWIE star showed off her gorgeous figure in a skimpy black crop top and matching sarong in photos from her mystery sun-soaked location.
Billi was treated to balloons, champagne and a delicious cake as she celebrated her big day with her sons Arlo, nine, Wolf, six, and daughter Marvel Mae, four.
She drank champagne and wore a sash as they sat poolside.
It comes amid claims she fears footballer Andy was cheating on her with his new girlfriend Lou before they split last month.
But Billi, who was also joined on the trip by Giorgie Dark, was distracting herself from recent troubles and then put on a stylish jumpsuit and headed out for lunch.
They presented her with a delicious cake, decorated with her name and fresh fruit.
£60 Laurent Perrier Rose also served
She captioned the post: “Some birthday love…”
In addition to her three children with Andy, Billi is also stepmother to Andy’s two children from previous relationships, Emilie Rose, 15, and Lucas, 14, whom she has always treated as if they were her own.
Last week, the reality star, who is preparing to divorce, proved that she has always been a loving mother, as she shared a sweet photo with her children.
At the same time, Andy and Lou were photographed packing on their PDA on the beach, after jetting off on a romantic vacation to celebrate Lou’s 41st birthday, while Billi was at home looking after their kids.
On October 18, she took to Instagram to share a heartwarming photo with all the kids snuggled together in their pajamas.
MailOnline previously revealed that Billi and Andy’s divorce is “getting nasty” and that Billi is “determined to get everything she can” while he moves on with a new woman.
The split now threatens to tear apart Essex’s tight-knit celebrity community, especially as Lou’s twin sister Sam is a central part of it.
Friends of the star claim they suspect the Liverpool striker, 35, was dating celebrity make-up artist Lou, 41, before he and Billi split last month (Billi and Andy pictured).
At the same time, Andy and Lou were photographed packing on their PDA on the beach, after going on a romantic vacation to celebrate Lou’s 41st birthday, while Billi was at home looking after her kids (Lou pictured).
One source said: “It looks like this could turn into a real WAG war.”
MailOnline revealed this month that Billi has been “shocked” by Andy’s new romance with influencer Lou, and friends say she is still mourning their split after being together for 11 years and is devastated Andy moved on so quickly.
A source said: “Billi was upset the marriage ended but accepts it had run its course.”
They added that Billi will continue to co-parent all five children, including her stepchildren Emilie Rose and Lucas.
They said: ‘They’ve had a lot of ups and downs, but she doesn’t regret anything, because they’ve given her three children and two more from her previous relationship with Andy, who she’s become incredibly close to and still lives with full-time.
‘Andy currently resides in France, but returns to see them as much as possible. Billi will continue raising Emilie Rose and Lucas.
Of their new romance, the source continued: “It was a shock to Billi, given that they only split a few months before. It shocked her at first, but now he’s single so he can do whatever he wants.
“But what she doesn’t want to do is cause conflict between her and Andy for the sake of the children. They intend to co-parent with them and continue to provide them with a loving family unit.”
Billi and Andy married in June 2022 in a lavish ceremony in Hampshire and days later hosted a Coachella-themed party for their friends and family.
The build-up to the nuptials was overshadowed by Andy’s debauched stag do, when he was photographed lying in bed asleep alongside glamorous bar manager Taylor Jane Wilkey in a Dubai hotel room.
Other snaps showed Taylor posing while wearing one of her personalized bathrobes, but she later insisted to The Sun that the photos were “a joke”.
Despite giving him a cold reception upon his return, Billi forgave the striker and the wedding went ahead as planned.
In addition to her three children with Andy, Billi is also stepmother to Andy’s two children from previous relationships, Emilie Rose, 15, and Lucas, 14, whom she has always treated as if they were her own.