Ulrika Jonsson has criticised former footballer Andy Carroll for allegedly leaving his ex-partner Billi Mucklow to care for their children while he enjoys a holiday with his girlfriend, Lou Teasdale. The TV presenter expressed her frustration in a column for The Sun, accusing Carroll of prioritising his romance over his parental responsibilities.
Carroll and Teasdale, a celebrity make-up artist, were reported to have split last week but have since reconciled. The couple have been sharing affectionate posts on Instagram, including photos of them kissing. Meanwhile, Mucklow, who shares three children with Carroll and also looks after his two children from a previous relationship, is on holiday in Majorca with the family.
Jonsson wrote: 'I have been watching the Andy Carroll/Billi Mucklow split unfold over the past months and it has quietly infuriated me.' She criticised Carroll for posting 'loved-up' images while Mucklow 'has been going about her business quietly, diligently, with unwavering dignity.'
Carroll has confirmed he and Teasdale are working through their difficulties and has vowed to reduce his alcohol intake. The couple have resumed posting intimate photos online, while Mucklow appears unfazed, sharing bikini snaps from her holiday.
