'The situation has exposed them': Kate Ritchie and Stuart Webb's marriage is 'under stress' after he pleaded guilty to drink driving
Kate Ritchie and Stuart Webb's marriage is reportedly experiencing 'undue stress' as the retired NRL player faces potential jail time following a drink driving arrest in March.
On Monday, Woman's Day magazine claimed that the legal matter had 'exposed' the couple and Kate, 40, is trying 'keep their personal life private'.
Earlier this month, Stuart pleaded guilty to the drink driving charge and will return to Waverley Court House on July 2, where he may be sentenced.
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'The situation has exposed them': Kate Ritchie and Stuart Webb's marriage is reportedly 'under stress' after he pleaded guilty to drink driving. Pictured: Kate with daughter Mae in 2016
Kate is 'determined to keep going about her work and everyday business like normal', a source told the publication.
The insider added that the scandal has 'been hard' on the Nova FM radio presenter.
Former rugby league star Stuart, who now works as a chef, was charged with drink driving on a suspended licence in March.
He blew 0.083 when police stopped him in Sydney's eastern suburbs on March 26.
Ongoing matter: Earlier this month, Stuart (left) pleaded guilty to the charge and will return to Waverley Court House on July 2, where he may be sentenced
Brave face: On Monday, Woman's Day magazine claimed that Kate is 'determined to keep going about her work and everyday business like normal' despite her husband's legal woes
The 38-year-old had reportedly run a red light on Avoca Street in Randwick, just a short distance from the couple's home, at about 4pm.
Soon after, police learned he was also allegedly driving on a suspended licence.
He pleaded guilty to the charges on May 7, with another court date set for July 2.
Scandal: Retired rugby league player Stuart, who now works as a chef, was charged with drink driving with a suspended licence in March
It was previously reported that Kate was 'preparing for the worst' as her husband-of-nine-years faces the possibility of jail time.
If convicted, the former Sydney Roosters and St George Dragons player faces a further six-month licence suspension for the drink driving offence alone, while driving without a licence carries up to 12 months in prison.
The couple are parents to a four-year-old daughter, Mae, and Kate has previously denied reports her marriage is in trouble, branding the rumours 'baseless'.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Kate Ritchie's management for comment.
Denied: The couple are parents to a four-year-old daughter, Mae, and Kate has previously denied reports her marriage is in trouble, branding the rumours 'baseless'
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