Strictly supportive! Nadine Coyle holds hands with ex Jason Bell after his debut

Nadine Coyle proved to be a very supportive ex as she held hands with her former fiancé Jason Bell following his debut on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday.

The Girls Aloud singer, 35, and her American football star, 42, appeared to be closer than ever as they exited the Borehamwood venue in a car together after he took to stage with professional partner Luba Mushtuk.

Musician Nadine and sportsman Jason dated on-off for 11 years after ending their romance last September, but have maintained an amicable co-parenting relationship for the sake of their daughter Anaiya, six.

Amicable: Nadine Coyle proved to be a very supportive ex as she held hands with her former fiancé Jason Bell following his debut on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday

The blonde caught the eye in a leopard print ensemble as she and her former partner sported protective face masks amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

Contestant Jason made a decent start in the competition as he received a total of 16 points for their American Smooth.

The Irish artist had even uploaded a clip of herself arriving at the studios on Instagram Stories, in which she said: ‘What is wrong with me I’m not dancing or on TV just excited to be out in a dress!! & see Jason and Luba dance.. Of course..’ (sic).

It is unclear whether the pair are isolating together or in the same support bubble with their only child.

Cosy: The Girls Aloud singer, 35, and her American football star, 42, appeared to be closer than ever as they exited the Borehamwood venue in a car together

Cosy: The Girls Aloud singer, 35, and her American football star, 42, appeared to be closer than ever as they exited the Borehamwood venue in a car together

Split: Musician Nadine and sportsman Jason dated on-off for 11 years after ending their romance last September (pictured in 2009)

Split: Musician Nadine and sportsman Jason dated on-off for 11 years after ending their romance last September (pictured in 2009)

A decent start: The sports star took to stage with professional partner Luba Mushtuk for his first performance on the BBC series

A decent start: The sports star took to stage with professional partner Luba Mushtuk for his first performance on the BBC series

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Earlier this year, Nadine revealed her relationship with Jason came to a natural end when they became more like friends than lovers. 

‘I think it came naturally, to be honest, it can come to a situation where you’re almost (just) really, really good friends, so that can change the dynamic of a relationship,’ she told The Sun. 

‘Jason and I are very, very close in that way, we’re more friends than in a romantic sense. He was in our house for Christmas, we still take Anaiya out, we have dinners- she’s always the main priority. 

All in the details: The blonde caught the eye in a leopard print ensemble to stand by the father of her only child

All in the details: The blonde caught the eye in a leopard print ensemble to stand by the father of her only child

Coordinating: The I'm A Celebrity star and her former partner sported protective face masks amid the coronavirus pandemic

Coordinating: The I’m A Celebrity star and her former partner sported protective face masks amid the coronavirus pandemic

What's going on? It is unclear whether the pair are isolating together or in the same support bubble with their only child

What’s going on? It is unclear whether the pair are isolating together or in the same support bubble with their only child

'It came naturally': Earlier this year, Nadine revealed her relationship with Jason came to a natural end when they became more like friends than lovers

‘It came naturally’: Earlier this year, Nadine revealed her relationship with Jason came to a natural end when they became more like friends than lovers 

‘I adore Jason, he’s great and he’s Anaiya’s daddy, he’s brilliant- obviously Jason and I spent a long time together but we are very, very close.’

The songstress said she ‘wouldn’t get a chance to miss Jason’ because he lives nearby and so she sees him around ‘three times a day’. 

Earlier this month, the sports star said he’s been getting tips from Nadine in preparation for his dancing stint. 

The hunk told Hello! magazine: ‘Nadine has always given me great advice in my life and now she’s giving me tips on how to prepare for a routine. 

'She's an expert!' Earlier this month, the sports star said he's been getting tips from Nadine in preparation for his dancing stint

‘She’s an expert!’ Earlier this month, the sports star said he’s been getting tips from Nadine in preparation for his dancing stint

Catching up: The duo, who live near each other, engaged in conversation in the back of a taxi

Catching up: The duo, who live near each other, engaged in conversation in the back of a taxi

'I'm just excited to be out in a dress!' The Irish artist had even uploaded a clip of herself arriving at the studios on Instagram Stories

‘I’m just excited to be out in a dress!’ The Irish artist had even uploaded a clip of herself arriving at the studios on Instagram Stories

‘She’s an expert. Let’s just say there’s a lot of dancing in the kitchen going on.’ 

Asked who he first told about his upcoming Strictly stint, Jason added in a separate interview: ‘Nadine (Coyle) my daughter’s mother. 

‘She just kind of looked at me for a minute. She’s not very quick to tell you her opinion, she listens to all the facts. 

‘So when I told her, she just was like, are you sure your back can do it? I talk to her all the time about preparing for dance routines and stuff like that, and how long does it take and what do you need to do. She’s an expert, so I’m lucky because of that.’

Close-knit: They have maintained an amicable co-parenting relationship for the sake of their daughter Anaiya, six (pictured in June)

Close-knit: They have maintained an amicable co-parenting relationship for the sake of their daughter Anaiya, six (pictured in June)