Lesley Joseph has given an update on her close pal Linda Robson after her split from Mark Dunford.
Loose Women star Linda, 65, announced last month that she and Mark had separated after 33 years together, after tying the knot in 1990.
Linda has turned to old friend Lesley, 78, for support in the wake of the trying split – with the two even going on a girls’ holiday earlier this year.
They have been friends for many years since starring on Birds Of A Feather together in the 80s.
Speaking to Bella Magazine, Lesley gave an update on how Linda has been coping in recent months.
Lesley Joseph has given an update on her close pal Linda Robson after her split from her husband Mark Dunford
Loose Women star Linda, 65, announced last month that she and Mark had separated after 33 years together (pictured in 2015)
She said: ‘She’s fine, she’s in great shape.
‘I see quite a lot of her and she’s a great mate and a great character.’
Linda has said that she and Lesley were going on a cruise together this year – but Lesley has denied knowledge of any such trip.
Lesley and Linda starred on Birds Of A Feather together back in the 80s alongside Pauline Quirke. It was then revived in 2013.
Linda announced last month that she and Mark had gone their separate ways after 33 years together.
The Loose Women panellist confirmed the news of her split to Woman magazine saying: ‘He’s a really good dad and we had some good years, but enough is enough.
‘I’ve got my family and my kids around me. I’m keeping busy. I feel fine. I’m just going away on trips all the time.’
The pair married in 1990 and share two children together – son Louis, 31, and daughter Roberta, 27. Linda also has a daughter Lauren, 40, with her ex Tony Tyler.
Lesley and Linda starred on Birds Of A Feather together back in the 80s alongside Pauline Quirke
Linda (R) revealed she had been away on a girls’ holiday with her Birds of a Feather co-star Lesley, pictured in 2014
Linda has reportedly been ‘keeping busy’ by spending time with her family in the aftermath of her split as she seeks support from her loved ones.
The TV star spent time with her granddaughters Betsy and Lila, as she posted a picture of them to her Instagram stories.
Alongside the smiling picture of her granddaughters, she wrote: ‘Lovely seeing my girls today, missed them [heart].’
It was claimed recently that the pair had been having relationship difficulties.
The actress recently spoke about going through ‘ups and downs’ in her relationship.
She told Best magazine: ‘There have been ups and downs, obviously, like any couple. What I think we have in common is that we love our kids more than anything.’
In June, the mother-of-three admitted she hadn’t had sex with Mark for two years while the Loose Women panel discussed if taking a ‘sex break’ can help struggling relationships.
Jumping into the conversation, Linda said: ‘Can I just say I’ve been celibate for two years?’ with Denise Welch responding: ‘I know, but you’ve got to get with the programme.’
Making a very cheeky confession, Linda quipped: ‘I know, you got me a lady friend,’ as their fellow panellists burst out laughing.
As Charlene White questioned if the celibacy had helped her focus and given her clarity she responded: ‘Well I’ve had no choice, I’ve not had it for two years!’
Linda married Mark Dunford in 1990 but it was reported that they ‘hit a rough patch’ in their marriage before last Christmas that they were trying to work through