We hated Andy Carroll – he was Lou Teasdale’s friends tell KATIE HIND every poisonous detail of a break-up that’s the talk of Essex, reveal appalling ‘last straw’ and spill ‘perfect f*** you’ from wife he left for her

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During the summer’s early days, as Andy Carroll and Lou Teasdale prepared for their trip to Glastonbury, they eagerly anticipated a week filled with camaraderie and festivities to mark their first anniversary as a couple.

They crossed paths at a music festival the month prior, just as it became public that well-known English footballer Andy was separating from his wife, Billi Mucklow, who had been featured on the reality television program The Only Way Is Essex.

At Worthy Farm, things didn’t go as planned for Andy and Lou. Quite unfortunately, their stay turned into a harrowing experience when Lou, who is a makeup artist and close friend of Harry Styles, ended up leaving in tears after a massive argument with Andy. I’ve heard that this wasn’t an isolated incident; they had been having arguments for several weeks, often due to Andy’s heavy drinking, a habit that teetotal Lou has found difficult to tolerate over time.

According to people close by, Glastonbury Festival was a significant factor leading to the end of their relationship. Despite Andy’s reported attempts to reconcile, Lou appears unwilling. Yesterday, various individuals who know Lou reached out to express their happiness and relief over the split, explaining that they had been concerned as they witnessed Lou suffering through Andy’s difficult behavior for the past year and a half.

A friend of Lou’s shared with me: ‘We all disliked Andy intensely due to his mistreatment towards Lou. Their relationship had been strained for weeks. After another confrontation, Lou chose to depart from Glastonbury ahead of schedule. The situation became so unbearable that she made a significant decision to leave. We were supposed to have a joyful getaway, but it turned out to be a truly miserable experience instead.’

She departed from him due to the unbearable situation, as he often engaged in heated debates in public. The crowd surrounding Lou disliked him intensely and implored her to put an end to it all.

Despite the ups and downs, their relationship followed a familiar pattern: they’d fight, reconcile, then fight again – much like many others. Lou’s sister Sam disliked him deeply, as did everyone else, and couldn’t fathom why she stayed with him. He often behaved abominably towards her, and his behavior became particularly reprehensible when he had too much to drink. Sam’s friends didn’t take kindly to him either under such circumstances.

It’s possible that Lou, the 40-year-old hairdresser turned social media influencer and businesswoman, might not be well-liked by everyone. She became acquainted with Andy a few weeks before he revealed his separation from Billi, stating in an announcement: ‘Billi and I have been privately separated earlier this year, and we are currently going through the divorce process.’

Andy and Lou quickly displayed their romantic connection openly, while Billi remained at home taking care of both their shared children as well as Andy’s kids from a past relationship.

Billi was compelled to list their six-bedroom family home, previously owned by Sir Rod Stewart for £4.1 million in 2019, for sale, leading to a significant rift within the social circle of Essex. Frequent patrons at the local pub, The Theydon Oak, found themselves in an awkward position as they had to decide which side to support due to Lou’s sibling Sam also being a regular there.

One resident commented, ‘It felt as if an explosion had occurred.’ Sam was acquainted with Billi, and eventually, their mutual friends found themselves on opposite sides, creating a vast rift.

For several tranquil months, Andy and Lou seemed inseparable. Yet, just eight weeks back, their relationship seemed to be faltering on the sun-kissed Greek island of Mykonos, following allegations of heated arguments between them. However, no arrest was made, and the situation remained unresolved, allowing their love story to persist undeterred.

This summer, they’ve had several vacations together, attended an Oasis concert on tour, and just three weeks ago, Andy expressed his luck at being with Lou on one of her Instagram posts.

Around April, Andy subtly suggested a potential commitment to Lou, using the term ‘wifey’ on Instagram. This, according to reports, indicated a strong desire from him to remarry.

It appears they were working towards purchasing a house jointly, but it’s uncertain whether or not they have officially closed the deal.

Yesterday, Lou admitted that their relationship had ended permanently, emphasizing that it was Billi who had terminated things. One of their associates commented, “It’s as if karma finally caught up to them both.” While Billi was keeping the family together, Andy and Lou were enjoying themselves in the sea during their recent trip to Majorca.

‘It was all very tone-deaf but Lou didn’t seem to care: she just fancied Andy so much.’

Initially, the romantic involvement between them became public knowledge, and at that moment, friends of the couple harbored aspirations that they could emulate the celebrity status of Posh and Becks as a couple brand. Both individuals appeared content with their relationship’s exposure, with insiders claiming they wanted to demonstrate openly their affection for each other to the world.

In fact, Louise (Lou), a good friend of the late Caroline Flack, had wished that she could have tempered or calmed down the infamous footballer known for his heavy drinking and romantic pursuits with multiple women.

In the month of May 2022, Andy, now aged 36, was captured in images appearing unconscious, surrounded by not just one but two blondes, during his bachelor party in Dubai. This incident caused discomfort and distress to Billi. Despite this, their wedding in Hampshire took place after Billi forgave Andy. Subsequently, Andy shared a collection of photos from their joyous wedding day on the internet.

It’s clear that during Andy’s tenure with West Ham United from 2013 to 2019, he had a fondness for socializing. In fact, since I used to work in pubs at Canary Wharf around the same time, I often saw him there, spending many afternoons. However, it seemed that the female staff at the nearby Slug and Lettuce weren’t too fond of his presumptuous demeanor.

One friend stated, ‘Even though Lou was aware of his reputation when they started dating, she firmly felt that perhaps she could be the person to influence a positive change in him.’

As an ardent admirer, let me recount a tale where I find myself in the shoes of one undeniably smitten soul – Lou. A person who defied all odds and persevered in her affection for Andy, a man whose heart belonged to none other than Billi at a time when Lou herself held that distinguished title. Yet, the enchantment of love proved too powerful, causing Lou to disregard the pleas from her nearest and dearest – friends and family who earnestly advised her to walk away.

The relationship between them was as tempestuous as the sea on a stormy night, causing genuine concern among those who bore witness. Andy, it seemed, would never be swayed from his ways; yet Lou remained steadfast in her love for him. Alas, my dear readers, we can only hope and pray that Lou finds the tranquility and happiness she so richly deserves with a kinder soul.

According to sources close to Billi, it seems that Andy, currently playing for Dagenham & Redbridge in the National League, may want to reconsider his plan of moving back in with her if such a plan exists.

As I soak up the sun and enjoy my time off in beautiful Majorca with my loved ones, I couldn’t help but share a photo of me lounging by the pool in my favorite bikini. The response from some of my past Towie colleagues has been incredibly positive, with many expressing their admiration for the moment. One friend suggested that this outing was more than just a relaxing beach day – it was a subtle yet powerful statement to someone I used to know.

If Andy believes he can regain her affection, he’s sorely mistaken. From now on, he must face things alone.

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2025-08-14 03:34