It's completely untrue': Denise Van Outen shoots down rumours

She recently holidayed alone in Dubai, sparking rumours about the state of her marriage to West End star Lee Mead.
But despite speculation, it seems that Densie Van Outen and her husband of four years are still very much together, as the TV presenter hit back at reports.
Spending Tuesday shopping in London with the couple's daughter Betsy, the 38-year-old seemed in great spirits, laughing and joking with her little one as they hit the shops.

 

'Untrue': Denise Van Outen has hit back at rumours that her marriage to Lee Mead is on the rocks, spending Tuesday out in London with daughter Betsy

Reports that the couple had separated started circulating this week as they appeared to be spending less and less time together.

 

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But it seems that the hard-working stars are just in different countries due to work commitments, and are as strong and solid as ever.
'Denise says the stories are completely untrue,' her spokesperson told MailOnline.
'Denise and Lee are very much still together. Lee is currently away in LA working,' they added.

 

Unfazed: Denise didn't seem bothered about the rumours, putting all of her energies into spending time with her little one

 

Mother and daughter time: The blonde pair seemed happy as they wandered along the street, chatting animatedly to each other

 

 

Quality time: While Lee is in LA for work, Denise seemed to be making the most of her time with Betsy

 

Well-behaved tot: Betsy walked alongside her famous mum, looking cute with her hair tied in bunches

The former Big Breakfast presenter looked happy and relaxed as she took a mid-morning stroll with her tot, who is two-years-old next month.
Denise managed to look as stylish as ever, despite the fact that she was just popping out to the shops, wearing her blonde hair piled up high on her head and with huge sunglasses covering her face.

 

Treating her: Denise stopped by Baby Gap in North London to pick up some new clothes for her daughter, perusing the rails

 

 

Hitting the shops: The blonde Essex girl obviously wanted to kit out her little one in all the best new clothes

 

Think pink: Denise seemed to be picking up every pink item of clothing in the store, leaving no doubt about her daughter's favourite colour

 

 

Looking after her: The former Big Breakfast presenter seemed keen to splash out on her young daughter during their day together

She dressed from head-to-toe in black, pairing skintight black leggings with biker boots and a fitted wax jacket.
Clearly relishing the opportunity to spend a lazy day with her daughter, the former Chicago star grinned as Betsy bounded along beside her, dressed in pink.

 

 

Still stylish: Even though she was only popping out to the shops, Denise looked super stylish in black leggings and a wax jacket

 

Caffeine fix: After leaving the store Denise stopped by Starbucks to pick up a large drink

 

 

All in black: The 38-year-old accentuated her bright blonde hair by dressing head-to-toe in black for her day at the shops

Wanting to treat her little one, who looked cute with her hair tied in bunches on either side of her head, the pair headed to Baby Gap to pick up some new togs.
After spending some time perusing the rails, the mother and daughter emerged with a huge bag of clothes for Betsy.

 

Hit back: Denise has denied that her four-year marriage is on the rocks, and is reportedly upset by the rumours

 

 

Still smiling: She looked far from miserable as she wandered around near to her home, putting her relationship rumours to rest

 

On trend: Denise looked super stylish in a black leather miniskirt and green leopard print trilby

Denise obviously needed a caffeine fix halfway through the day and made a quick pit-stop at Starbucks to pick up a large drink.
The Essex girl met husband Lee back in 2007 on Any Dream Will Do, and gave birth to her first daughter in 2010.

 

 

Pounding the streets: Denise tried out her very best power strut as she walked through London in her attention-grabbing ensemble

 

Rubbished the rumours: The blonde presenter has dubbed the stories about her marriage 'completely untrue'

 

 

Yummy mummy: The star proved that she's still got the same daring fashion sense that she's always had

Rumours that the couple's marriage had hit a rocky patch were perpetuated when a BBC source, who worked on Strictly, reportedly told The Daily Star:
'He came to the studio twice but I don’t think he ever went to rehearsals. I know her friend took Betsy.'
'Rumours were already swirling around then that they didn’t spend much time together. The show is difficult for all couples, but he wasn’t even at the final to cheer her on.'

 

Haven't split: Denise and husband Lee are still very much together, despite rumours that they were on the rocks