Carroll and Towie's Billi divorce after secret split

Footie ace linked with pop stars' make-up artist

- MIA O'HARE

FOOTBALLER Andy Carroll and Towie star Billi Mucklow have divorced after two years.

The pair split in July - and now former Newcastle, Liverpool and England forward Andy, 35, is said to be growing close to One Direction make-up artist Lou Teasdale.

Billi, 36, is reportedly aware of Andy's new friendship with Lou, who travelled the world with the boyband after working with them on ITV's The X Factor in 2010.

According to reports, Lou has visited Andy in Bordeaux, where he now plays after spells at West Ham, Reading and West Brom.