Louise Storey Is Ant Anstead's Ex-wife and Close Friend

Following their separation, Louise Storey, formerly known as Louise Anstead, and Ant Anstead both found love again. However, the latter revealed the former couple have remained "close" friends and the secret behind their blended family.

Louise Storey, once Louise Anstead, is also known for being Ant Anstead's ex-wife and the mother of his eldest children. The former couple were together for over two decades, from when they were teenagers.

Although their relationship did not last, Louise Storey's ex-husband revealed the former couple was "very close friends" and were "in regular contact." Following Louise Storey's second trip down the aisle, her ex-husband said he wished her and her new partner "a lifetime of happiness."

Louise Storey's Ex-husband Took to Twitter to Announce Their Separation in 2017

During an interview, Louise's ex-husband revealed they had been together from their teenage years to adulthood and welcomed two children during that time. However, after 22 years of sharing their lives, Louise and Ant parted ways. Louise's ex-husband turned to Twitter to announce the news in October 2017 and typed in part:

"Hi all, despite the fact I am usually a very private person, I do feel the need to let my friends and followers know that Lou and I have been separated since July. Our kids remain our 100% priority and its for that reason we would rather you hear it here first [...].

Louise Storey's Ex-husband Revealed They Are 'Very Close Friends'

In December 2021, Louise and her ex-husband's daughter, Amelie, revealed on Instagram that her mother and her partner had tied the knot in Rome. Louise's daughter captured the beautiful wedding in a series of pictures and captioned the post, "When in Rome."

Louise was not the only one who found love again following her and Ant's separation.

"We have two amazing kids together who we are incredibly proud of, and we will forever be family. I wish them a lifetime full of happiness," Louise's ex-husband said about her and her partner saying, "I do." Ant added that despite their divorce, he and Louise are "very close" friends. "[...] We stay in regular contact. Almost daily," he added.

Louise Storey's Ex-Husband on Their Co-Parenting Dynamic

During their marriage, in addition to their daughter — who had over 17, 000 followers on Instagram at the time of writing — Louise and her ex-husband also welcomed their son Archie, who was a lot less active on social media.

In July 2020, Amelie turned to Instagram to celebrate her mother's birthday and shared, "Happy 40th birthday mummo!! Thank you for always being there, having fun and being my best friend. I love you so much hope you have the best weekend, and I'm excited for Devon! Love you ❤️."

Louise was not the only one who found love again following her and Ant's separation. Ant began dating Christina Hall — who said Ant's divorce proceedings were not a concern and that she understood as a fellow divorcee — while Louise and her ex-husband were still in the process of getting divorced.

In addition to their children together, Louise's ex-husband welcomed a son with Christina, and when asked what the golden rule was for his blended family, Louise's ex-husband said:

"I think everybody has to be on the same page. Everybody has to be present and pulling in the same direction. That includes Tarek; it includes my ex. If everybody wants the same thing, and that has to be kids first."

Ant Anstead added that everything else falls into place when the children are made a priority, and "the rest of it makes sense." As for those families who don't put their kids first, according to Ant, they have it all wrong.