Billi Mucklow responds to ex Andy Carroll's PDA-filled trip with new girlfriend Lou Teasdale by sharing sweet snap with their five children - after vowing to continue bringing up his kids despite 'nas

Billi Mucklow showed she was ever the doting mother on Friday, as she shared a sweet photo with her children, following her ex-husband Andy Carroll's romantic getaway with his new girlfriend Lou Teasdale.

The former TOWIE star, 36, and the footballer, 35, announced two weeks ago that they are set to divorce after secretly separating earlier this year, as he has quickly moved on with makeup artist Lou.

The new couple were pictured packing on the PDA on the beach, after jetting off on a romantic holiday to Mallorca to celebrate Lou's 41st birthday this week.

While back home, Billi was busy looking after the couple's five children - two of which are from Andy's previous relationship.

And on Friday morning she took to her Instagram to share a heartwarming photo with all of the kids cuddled up together in their pyjamas.

Billi beamed alongside her and Andy's three kids, Arlo, eight, Wolf, five, and Marvel Mae, two, as well as her two older-stepchildren that she brought up as 'her own', Emilie Rose, 15, and Lucas, 14.

She captioned the sweet shot: 'I love you so much', and was met with praise in the comments by fans and her famous pals.

Fellow former TOWIE stars Georgia Kousoulou and Ferne Mccann were quick to comment, with Georgia writing: 'The best mum'.

While Ferne gushed: 'What an inspirational mamma you are' and Rochelle Humes echoed: 'Super Mama '.

And Kate Ferdinand , Helen Flanagan and Dani Dyer also showed their support, each commenting with heart emojis.

It comes after MailOnline has 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 divide the close-knit Essex celebrity community - especially because Lou's twin sister Sam's is a central part of it.

One source said: 'This is looking like it could become quite a WAG war.'

MailOnline revealed last week that Billi has been 'blindsided' by Andy's new romance with influencer Lou, with her friends saying she is still grieving their split after being together 11 years and is devastated that 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 raise all five children, including Emilie Rose and Lucas, and co-parent with Andy.

They said: 'They had plenty of ups and downs but she doesn't regret a thing, because it's given her three children and two more from Andy's previous relationship, who she's grown incredibly close to and still live with her full-time.

'Andy is currently based in France, but comes back to see them as much as possible. Billi will continue bring up Emilie Rose and Lucas.'

On his new romance, the source went on: 'It was a shock for Billi, given they only split months previously. It left her blindsided initially but he's single now, so he can do what he wants.

'But what she doesn't want to do is cause any fallouts between herself and Andy for the sake of the kids. They intend to co-parent them and continue to provide a loving family unit.'

Andy and Lou weren't shy about showing off their romance this week as they enjoyed a day at Balneario Beach Club, enjoying wine and ice creams from their sun loungers.

The former Newcastle and Liverpool striker couldn't keep his hands off of his new girlfriend, who looked gorgeous in a bright pink bikini as they frolicked in the sea.

Lou, who once toured the world with One Direction as their hair stylist, now has 5.8million Instagram followers, owns two businesses and two properties in north London.

Andy has been growing close to her since his separation from Billi and she's even visited him in Bordeaux, France where he now plays.

His new romance grew while Billi was enjoying her own holidays with the pair's five children.

It comes as it has been revealed Billi is determined to keep the couple's family home - Sir Rod Stewart 's former mansion, Copped Hall, in Epping, Essex.

The 18th century home which Billi and Andy bought for £4.1million in 2019 boasts 25 acres of land, a football pitch and a lake.

One source close to the estranged couple said today: 'Seeing Andy on holiday having a lovely time while she is at home doing the school run and looking after five children would leave any woman incandescent.

'She is at home while Andy is away enjoying the sunshine. She is used to him being away for his football but it all feels like Billi's nose is being rubbed in it now.

'Andy and Lou are really, really in love and are besotted with each other but Billi will give as good as she gets. Their divorce is the talk of Essex and has caused a massive divide amongst the their large friendship group.

'At the centre is Lou's sister Sam who is very much part of the cool set in Essex and that is how Andy and Lou met.'

The pair married in June 2022 in a lavish Hampshire ceremony and days later, threw 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 pictured lying in bed asleep next to glamorous bar manager Taylor Jane Wilkey in a Dubai hotel room.

Other snaps showed Taylor posing while wearing one of his personalised bathrobes, but she later insisted to The Sun that the photos were 'a joke.'

Despite giving him a frosty reception upon his return, Billi forgave the striker and the wedding went ahead as planned.

Following his notorious stag do antics, Andy has managed to reinvent himself as a devoted family man, posing up for wholesome snaps which Billi has posted on her Instagram page to her 400,000 Instagram followers.

However, the pair announced their shock split last month, having quietly separated in the summer.

In a statement, Andy said: 'Billi and I have privately separated earlier this year and we are under way with our divorce proceedings.

'It has been a hard few months for our family and we continue to move forward amicably for our children.'

The following day, his new romance with Lou was revealed and the pair have since been spotted enjoying dates.

Billi is being supported by her father Steve who is said to be 'cross' at how his daughter has been treated by Andy, the former England footballer who now plays for French fourth tier side FC Girondins de Bordeaux.

Despite claims Billi was 'blindsided' by the relationship, friends of hers say that she 'knew Andy had someone' but she just wasn't sure who it was. She found out shortly before the romance was made public.

The source added: 'Billi has no intention of speaking out until after her divorce is finalized. She is determined to get everything she can - including the house.

'Her dad Steve is also fuming and won't let her settle for anything less than she deserves. She's taken on Andy's two children and has three little ones of her own. She's a great mum and there is a lot of anger towards to Andy. '