Kate Ritchie looks relaxed as she enjoys a picnic with a male friend in Coogee after splitting from younger boyfriend John Bell and a stint in rehab for ‘alcohol addiction’
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Kate Ritchie appeared to leave her troubles behind as she dined out with a male friend on Sunday.
The former Home and Away star and her pal sat in a park in Sydney’s seaside suburb of Coogee with a number of takeout boxes.
The 44-year-old was dressed casually in a floral ensemble and appeared to be makeup free for the outing.
Kate Ritchie (left) appeared to leave her troubles behind as she dined out with a male friend on Sunday The former Home and Away star and her pal sat in a park in Sydney’s seaside suburb of Coogee with a number of takeout boxes
She wore her hair pulled back and was busy indulging in the feast, which included a bottle of orange soda.
The man next to the radio host wore a dark T-shirt, blue shorts and a cap.
The couple sat close together as they ate their meal alfresco on a section of lawn near the beach.
The 44-year-old was dressed casually in a floral ensemble and appeared to be makeup free for the outing. The couple sat close together as they ate their meal alfresco on a section of lawn near the beach
Kate then posted this sultry selfie on Instagram Stories
In December, Daily Mail Australia exclusively revealed that Kate had split from cybersecurity expert John Bell, 25, after a whirlwind romance of less than a year.
“Kate is single. Lockdown is to blame,” a source said.
“Kate and John haven’t seen each other since January, even though Victoria’s borders opened a few weeks ago. She didn’t mention wanting to visit him once.
The couple were last seen together in January during a PDA-filled holiday in Byron Bay.
In December, Daily Mail Australia exclusively revealed that Kate had split from cybersecurity expert John Bell, 25 (pictured) after a whirlwind romance of less than a year.
They reportedly stayed in an Airbnb and spent most of their time relaxing by their private mineral salt pool and visiting the best restaurants in town.
John launched the VIREOSS security solutions business in September 2019.
Kate was previously married to retired NRL player Stuart Webb, with whom she shares a daughter, Mae.
Kate was previously married to retired NRL player Stuart Webb, with whom she shares a daughter, Mae. Photographed together in 2019
The star appears to be in a much better position than she was at the end of last year when she spent time in a rehab clinic to cure her alcohol addiction.
The media personality recently reassured listeners that she was “doing fine” and would be back on her Nova FM show in a few weeks.
“Hi everyone, I’ll be away for a few more weeks,” she wrote on Instagram, referring to her extended absence from the late afternoon slot.
The star appears to be in a much better place than she was at the end of last year when she spent time in a rehab clinic to cure her alcohol addiction
‘But in the meantime, be sure to tune in to the guys who will be back in the studio from 4pm Monday! By the way, I’m fine and excited for 2023.’
Kate announced in October that she was stepping down from the Kate, Tim and Joel show.
It was later revealed that she was seeking treatment for her alcohol addiction, after Daily Mail Australia obtained pictures of her outside a drug treatment centre.
Ricki-Lee Coulter filled in during his absence.
The media personality recently reassured listeners that she was “doing fine” and would be back on her Nova FM show in a few weeks.
