Kate Ritchie appears strained as she takes daughter to tennis class following claims that her marriage to Stuart Webb is 'under stress' after he pleaded guilty to drink driving
Kate Ritchie appeared strained as she took her daughter to tennis lessons on Monday, amid claims that her marriage to Stuart Webb is 'under stress'.
The 40-year-old kept a low profile in a black cap and monochrome outfit as she gave Mae, 4, a lift to her sports practice.
Hiding her face behind a cap and rugging up in a black turtleneck, tights and sneakers the former Home and Away actress seemed downcast.
Downcast: Kate Ritchie appeared strained as she stepped out on Monday, following claims that her marriage to Stuart Webb is 'under stress'
Kate also carried her daughter's pink jacket and a mobile phone.
Wearing a seemingly glum expression, the actress raised her hands to her eyes at one stage.
As she loaded the tot into the family car, Kate seemed downcast and focused on the task at hand.
Low key: The 40-year-old kept a low profile in a black cap and monochrome outfit as she gave Mae, 4, a lift to her sports practice
Glum: Wearing a seemingly glum expression, the actress raised her hands to her eyes at one stage
Casual: Hiding her face behind a cap and rugging up in a black turtleneck, tights and sneakers the former Home and Away actress seemed downcast
The appearance comes after reports that the star's marriage is reportedly experiencing 'undue stress' as her retired NRL player husband 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 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.
Tense: As she stepped out, Kate carried her daughter's pink jacket and a mobile phone
Is everything ok? As she loaded the tot into the car, Kate seemed downcast and focused on the task at hand
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.
Report: The appearance comes after reports that the star's marriage is reportedly experiencing 'undue stress' as her retired NRL player husband faces potential jail time following a drink driving arrest in March. Kate is pictured with her husband Stuart Webb
He blew 0.083 when police stopped him in Sydney's eastern suburbs on March 26.
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.
Privacy: On Monday, Woman's Day magazine claimed that the legal matter had 'exposed' the couple and Kate is trying 'keep their personal life private'
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.
Kate has previously denied reports her marriage is in trouble, branding the rumours 'baseless'.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Kate Ritchie's representatives for comment.
Fake news: Kate has previously denied reports her marriage is in trouble, branding the rumours 'baseless'
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