Rachel Stevens recently shared her ongoing struggles with grief following her divorce three years ago. The former S Club 7 star parted ways with Alex Bourne in 2022 after 13 years of marriage, leaving behind two daughters, Amelia and Minnie. Adding to her heartache, her relationship with Brendyn Hatfield also came to an end.
During a candid podcast discussion, Rachel expressed the emotional toll of these breakups, noting the challenges of transitioning from one long-term relationship to another without fully processing the loss of her marriage. She admitted to experiencing a mix of empowerment and vulnerability, often feeling the urge to seek solace under the duvet.
The singer confessed to grappling with “mummy guilt” amid the divorce, particularly concerning the impact on her children. Alex has since remarried and is expecting a son, while Rachel, who met Brendyn during her participation in Dancing On Ice, recently separated from him after three years together.
In the aftermath of the split, Rachel took a trip to Marbella with her daughters for some much-needed reflection, while Brendyn and his son moved out. Despite the affection between them, tensions escalated to a point where they mutually decided to end the relationship to shield their children from conflicts.
Navigating this significant life change after being in a relationship for two decades has been challenging for Rachel. Nevertheless, she is poised to embrace new opportunities as she embarks on this fresh chapter in her life.