Danielle Armstrong parties with Kate Wright's new love interest Rio Ferdinand as former footballer reopens his Manchester restaurant
Her name was absent from the guest list on Thursday evening, but Kate Wright was there by extension as rumoured love interest Rio Ferdinand celebrated the relaunch of his Manchester restaurant.
The TOWIE regular was replaced by voluptuous co-star Danielle Armstrong, who had travelled up the M1 to help former Manchester United and England defender Rio reopen the doors of his popular Italian eatery Rosso following a full refurbishment.
The TV personality caught the eye in a chic cream top and fitted leather trousers as she posed for photos shortly after arriving at the Spring Gardens venue.
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Special guest: Danielle Armstrong travelled up the M1 to help former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand reopen the doors of his popular Italian eatery Rosso on Thursday evening
Giving a nod to one of her favourite musical icons, Danielle, 28, added to her ensemble with an edgy leather jacket emblazoned with the words ‘Stay Gracious, the Best Revenge is Your Paper’ – a line from Beyonce track Formation.
The Essex based reality star added to her look with a simple satin choker, while her blonde locks were effortlessly swept to one side.
Evidently impressed by the refurbished restaurant’s new décor, she later tweeted: ‘Wow @RossoRestaurant looks amazing.’
Looking good: The TV personality caught the eye in a chic cream top and fitted leather trousers as she posed for photos shortly after arriving at the Spring Gardens venue
On song: Giving a nod to one of her favourite musical icons, Danielle, 28, added to her ensemble with an edgy leather jacket emblazoned with the words ‘Stay Gracious, the Best Revenge is Your Paper’ – a line from Beyonce track Formation
Main man: Retired footballer Rio was reopening the doors of Rosso, the Manchester restaurant he originally opened six years ago
Danielle was without close friend and TOWIE co-star Kate following claims that she is the midst of a blossoming romance with retired footballer Rio.
The 25-year-old reality star is said to be 'smitten' with the Manchester United legend, 38, although he is reluctant to enter a serious relationship as the three children he shares with his late wife Rebecca 'remain his priority'.
Sources tell The Sun that the duo have been spending time together in recent months yet he remains reserved on the union.
She's pleased: Evidently impressed by the refurbished restaurant’s new décor, Danielle later tweeted ‘Wow @RossoRestaurant looks amazing'
Going solo: Danielle was without close friend and TOWIE co-star Kate following claims that she is the midst of a blossoming romance with retired footballer Rio
Tragedy: Rio suffered the devastating blow in 2015 when he lost his beloved wife Rebecca, who he married in 2009, to breast cancer
Rio suffered the devastating blow in 2015 when he lost his beloved wife Rebecca, who he married in 2009, to breast cancer, leaving him a single father to his three kids: sons Lorenz, ten, Tate, nine, and five-year-old daughter Tia.
Kate meanwhile has seen her love life played out on screen in TOWIE as her chequered long-term relationship with Dan Edgar disintegrated onscreen.
Now, sources claim the duo have struck a flame, with insiders telling the publication: 'Rio and Kate have enjoyed spending time with each other with other friends. There’s a real connection there but Rio is in no rush to turn this into a serious relationship.
Lost love: Kate is said to be 'smitten' with the Manchester United legend, 38, although he is reluctant to enter a serious relationship as the three children he shares with his late wife Rebecca 'remain his priority'
'His number one priority are his three kids and he will always put their welfare in front of anything else.
'But Kate is very smitten with him and therefore happy to wait and see what happens.'
Rebecca died aged just 34 after a short battle with breast cancer. She appeared to be in the clear only for a scan to reveal the disease had spread to her bones five weeks before her death.
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