Katie Waissel cosies up to a mystery man in Miami
She ended 2016 on a low thanks to splitting from her second husband, Brian Moote, after just one year of marriage.
But things seemed to be on the up for Katie Waissel as she enjoyed a night out with a mystery man at Ball and Chain salsa bar in Little Havana, Miami, Florida, on New Year's Day.
The former Celebrity Big Brother contestant, 30, looked as though she was in high spirits as she cosied up to her handsome male pal while leaving the eatery after a low-key dinner date.
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Single lady: Things seemed to be on the up for Katie Waissel as she enjoyed a night out with a mystery man at Ball and Chain salsa bar in Little Havana, Miami, Florida, on New Year's Day
Katie kept things casual in a floral trouser suit and low-key white vest as she chatted to her friend before heading out into the night together.
The X Factor 2010 hopeful added height to her frame with a pair of towering strappy sandals and wore her ombre locks piled on top of her head in a top-knot.
After hitting the beach with CBB pal Renee Graziano earlier in the day, Katie was suffering from a spot of painful-looking sunburn on her chest as she strolled down the street.
The Celebrity Big Brother co-stars, who became friends in the Channel 5 house in January, appeared to be leaning on each other on New Year's Day.
Things are on the up: The former Celebrity Big Brother contestant, 30, looked in cheery spirits as she cosied up to her handsome male pal while leaving the eatery after a low-key dinner date
The pair were spotted laughing and giggling during an idyllic girls' break to Miami, where they were no doubt looking ahead to better times in 2017.
In December, it was claimed that former X Factor star Katie had split from her second husband, American comedian Brian Moote, after just one year of marriage.
The heartbroken songstress, who married Brian following a six-month whirlwind romance, was once again pictured without her wedding ring during her jaunt along the sands.
She had an air of 'carefree' about her, dressed in just a sarong and a bikini top on the sands after encouraging her Twitter followers to make 2017 'the year of YOU'.
Bouncing back: After hitting the beach with CBB pal Renee Graziano earlier in the day, Katie was suffering from a spot of painful-looking sunburn on her chest
Beside a picture with Renee, she praised her counterpart for keeping her company at the turn of New Year's.
She said: 'What a way to spend my last day in 2016!! On the beach in Miami with my girl @reneegraziano !! Make sure that 2017 if the year of YOU! #2017
Another picture was captioned: 'The sun always shines on the righteous .... Year of YOU!! #happynewyear #2017 #yearofyou #miami #southbeach'
Firm friend: Posting a sweet snap of the pair to her Instagram page, the former X Factor hopeful referred to Renee as 'just gorgeous in so many ways'
Motivational: In another post she said: 'What a way to spend my last day in 2016!! On the beach in Miami with my girl @reneegraziano !! Make sure that 2017 if the year of YOU! #2017'
With that, she appeared to be taking a sly dig at her ex, though the reason for their split is as yet unconfirmed.
A spokesperson for Katie declined to provide further comment to MailOnline in December.
The news emerged three weeks ago, when The Sun claimed the split was the reason Katie has pulled out of playing Princess Jill in a production of Jack and The Beanstalk in Northwich in Cheshire.
Hitting back? Subtly hinting at issues between her and her second husband Brian Moote, Katie captioned another bikini photo 'The sun always shines on the righteous'
All over? Katie reportedly split from hubby Brian after just a year of marriage in December
A source told the newspaper: 'Katie and Brian have split, and she is simply too upset to handle the gruelling regime of a pantomime.'
Meanwhile, Renee seemed to be looking happier and healthier than ever, following reports that she checked into a rehabilitation centre for depression in November.
According to Radar Online, the Mob Wives favourite, 48, would continue with her treatment program for 'probably another month or so'.
While her sister Jennifer Graziano reportedly told the site that her struggles were 'not necessarily drug or alcohol related, she said: 'It’s a personal thing. But basically she is getting treated for depression and she’s trying to work it out.'
Single lady: Katie jetted to Miami after her 'split' from Brian reportedly made her too upset 'to handle the gruelling regime' of the pantomime she was set to star in, Jack and The Beanstalk
Bouncing back from their plights together, Renee and Katie have been filling their newsfeeds with positive posts about the year ahead, in particular about their friendship.
Previously, Katie used to regularly update her social media with updates about Brian - but the last time she mentioned him on Twitter was September 22, when she wrote: 'Yes I will order you a margarita too @MootePoints.'
In turn, Brian has been distinctly silent on Twitter about Katie.
On October 29, Katie hinted all was not well in her marriage, writing: 'Today I regret that night that I put that ring on - Beyoncé'.
Tell-tale? Katie was pictured without her wedding band when she went out with her dog in New York on December 12
She also quoted Lady Gaga's new song, Million Reasons, writing: 'And if you say something that you might even mean, It's hard to even fathom which parts I should believe.'
A few days later, she added: 'When you wake up on the day that your life has changed. Happy Nov 1st! May this month bring positivity and happiness.'
On 22nd, she also wrote: 'Can't go back making the same mistakes! Must go forward and make new ones! - Bridget Jones.'
Meanwhile, Katie spoke to OK! back in August about how she felt Brian was The One.
Happier times: The couple married in October 2015 following a whirlwind romance, but regular social media user Katie hasn't mentioned her man on Twitter since September 22
She said: ‘It was like that age-old saying: "When you know, you know".' I’ve been married before so I was in no rush to get into anything else, but we’re best friends. It didn’t seem fast for me.'
Despite it being a life-changing moment, Brain revealed that he was unfazed when he proposed last summer.
‘It was very low-key. We decided to get married with a high five over dinner one night in August,’ he told the publication.
Brian and Katie met when she was in Los Angeles over two years ago through a friend.
A source close to Katie revealed all about their nuptials, telling Now magazine:
'They knew each other for a year before he plucked up the courage to text her! Brian won Katie over with hilarious banter and sharp wit which made her call him immediately.'
Something to say: The star has been hinting about her relationship status for the last couple of months on social media
Meanwhile, unlucky-in-love Katie split from her first husband Brad Alphonso three years ago following two months of marriage - they had only been dating for 16 weeks before the nuptials.
She was left 'devastated' after posting a series of extraordinary photographs of her battered and bruised arm on her Twitter page following an apparent disagreement with him.
It is understood that police were called after the former X Factor star bumped into male model Brad Alphonso, to whom she was married for two months, on a night out in Los Angeles.
Swoon: Katie likes to keep her fans updated on all aspects of her life on social media - she shared this Instagram snap three months ago as she posed backstage on a shoot
Trouble in paradise: The former CBB star last mentioned her husband on Twitter on September 22
The good times: Katie shared a picture of her and Brian sightseeing in London a year ago
Katie had officially filed for divorce from Alphonso 40 days previously.
Brad was believed to have been taken away by police following the alleged argument, but later released without charge.
As well as tweeting the picture of her injury, alongside the hashtag 'thisdoesntwashwithme' Katie shared her story with her followers, admitting that she will 'never forgive and never forget #markedforlife.'
She wrote: 'Nothing like a name and shame at 02:54 am Los Angeles time.'
Katie continued: 'He's a f***ing liar he's an asshole he's a b****ard I'm better off without a lower!!#prettyfacefor5mins #untilltheygettoknowyoy.'
Before concluding: 'Keep falling for the bulls**t !! Never again!!! Just have to think new inspiration for new material !! #asshole.'
Katie and Alphonso wed in an intimate ceremony in New Orleans in September 2012. The couple used Twitter to announce their engagement in the July before.
Household name: Katie is perhaps best known for starring in the 2010 series of X Factor
She tweeted at the time: 'Just woken up with a huge smile on my face can't believe that we are engaged!! @Brad_Alphonso.'
She later added: 'Making great music out here, got engaged to the man I'm going to spend the rest of my life with,and have all you to share it with! so happy!'
Katie shot to fame when she appeared on the series seven of the X Factor, where she finished in seventh place.
In 2016, Katie came back into prominence with a stint on Celebrity Big Brother, where she famously fell out with Christopher Biggins.
Biggins was evicted by show bosses after making offensive comment and an alleged Nazi joke, and Katie (who is Jewish) recently revealed that there was still tension between him.
The actor, 67, had said that his inflammatory comments in the house had been 'taken out of proportion' and claimed he would sit down on talk to her about the issue on TV.
All over before it really began? Katie split from her first husband Brad Alphonso after just two months of marriage - they tied the knot in September 2013