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Russian girl in love with Ronnie

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The Russian girl Ronnie Wood ran away with for two weeks, Ekaterina Ivanova, has revealed: 'I love him'.

Ekaterina has been staying with a friend in Kentish Town since she returned from Ireland where she spent two weeks holed up with the Rolling Stone at his retreat in Co. Kildaire.

And, last night, she told the Sun that she hoped to work things out with Ronnie after his stint in rehab. She said: 'I will never betray him. As long as there is a chance of happiness for me and Ronnie I have nothing to say.'

She did, however, go on to tell reporters: 'I need to speak to Ronnie. My life’s been turned upside down by all this.

'My mum’s health has suffered and I just want all of this to go away. I love him and I’m standing by him.'

Ronnie returned home from his two weeks away after his bandmates urged him to – and wife Jo threatened to end the 23-year marriage.

One source said: 'It was the shock that knocked some sense into Ronnie.

'This relationship was based on nothing but vodka. Once his hangover has gone he’ll realise that.'

Ronnie’s wife was staying with family last night. His agent declined to comment.

Meanwhile, The Sun also reports that Ronnie has enjoyed a date with a student he met at London's Royal Academy of Art, 26-year-old Caroline Gorick.

The paper revealed he bought one of her paintings for £5,000 then spent an evening with her after inviting her for dinner.

Friday 18 July 2008


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Just because he has a drink problem, doesn't mean he should be allowed to drag his lovely wife's feelings through the mud! If he wasn't famous, would it be seen as ok? Poor him, boo friggin hoo! He needs to act his age and take responsibility for his actions. What an arse! I don't care WHO he is, he's nothing special in my eyes, not to have that little respect for his family.
Comment by Becky on July 21 04:13

Just who is exploiting who? One is a young single Russian girl who was working for a much older married man, the other is a rich, man of the world - I hardly think the fact that he is an alcoholic excuses the fact that threw away his marriage - it's not an argument that works for the rest of the world!
Comment by Rachel on July 18 14:01

In the words of Mrs Merton - "Ekaterina what first attracted you to the millionaire rock star Ronnie Wood?"
Comment by SG on July 18 10:32

Well said, Sorrel! I'm a huge Stones fan, and I think Ronnie Wood is lovely, but he's an alcoholic and as such needs to stay away from drink.
It doesn't excuse what he did, however he was obviously affected by drink, i.e. his judgement was impaired, she on the other hand knew who he was, and what he has...loads of money. That schemeing woman (gosh I sound like my Mum) manipulated the situation to her advantage.
Her quote should read "I'm in love with (insert name of daft rich person). Anyone with money would have done, what a pity she couldn't keep her hands off a married man.
Comment by Catherine on July 18 09:56

One wonders what attracted this girl to the aging millionaire rock star? Just out of interest, is she here legally?
Good luck to Jo Wood - I hope she gets the result she wants from all this as she's the only innocent party!
Comment by Sorrel Rice on July 18 09:39

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