Carrie Bickmore excited for milestone after ‘colleagues sided’ with ex-partner Chris Walker

Carrie Bickmore was filled with emotion Tuesday after celebrating one of her children’s biggest milestones.

The 42-year-old former Project presenter shared a photo of herself with her daughter Evie, whom she shares with ex-partner Chris Walker, to wish her the best of luck on her first day back at school.

Bickmore kissed her eldest daughter’s cheek and gave a thumbs up in a selfie taken just before school started.

The radio host pointed out how much his seven-year-old daughter had grown when she jumped into her first day of second grade.

“Heading into preparation…lots of tears in every installment,” he wrote.

‘Heading into year 2… jumps. I hope this can comfort some of you.

The radio host pointed out how much her seven-year-old daughter had grown when she jumped into her first day of second grade, instead of crying like she did during her high school days. In the photo: Bickmore and her daughter when she was in preparation.

The emotional post comes after Bickmore was reportedly “shaken to the core” when several of her high-profile friends publicly endorsed her ex after their recent split.

Earlier this month, a photo surfaced of TV producer Walker in the pub with Bickmore’s former The Project co-host Peter Helliar, ABC presenter Leigh Sales, comedian Anthony Lehmann and cricketer Adam Gilchrist.

An informant said New Idea Bickmore, 42, was stunned to see her industry peers support Walker shortly after the couple announced their split.

Carrie (left) was reportedly “rocked to the core” when several of her high-profile friends publicly endorsed ex-partner Chris Walker (right) after their recent split.

“Unfortunately, in the case of Chris and Carrie, the fact that they all work in the same industry means that their friends are likely to go one way or the other. But Carrie is naturally hurt,” the source claimed.

However, Fifi Box, Bickmore’s longtime best friend, has continued to support her.

‘Fifi is really good for Carrie. She has no sense and is encouraging her to take things one day at a time and take care of herself for the sake of the children,” the source said.

Earlier this month, a photo surfaced of Walker (far right) in the pub with Bickmore’s former The Project co-host Peter Helliar (second from right), ABC presenter Leigh Sales (second from left), the comedian Anthony Lehmann (left) and cricketer Adam. Gilchrist (center)

Sales and Helliar shared the photo on Instagram on Jan. 21 and both had kind words for Walker, who executive produces ABC’s The Weekly with Charlie Pickering.

‘If you love Hard Chat and The Weekly this guy @chriswalkertv is the master. Legend and a great partner,” Sales captioned a photo of her with Walker.

“Enjoying being an honorary guy for the arvo with these top guys,” she added alongside a photo of herself, Walker and Helliar.

‘If you love Hard Chat and The Weekly this guy @chriswalkertv is the master. Legend and a great partner,’ Sales captioned a photo of her with Walker.

Bickmore announced the couple’s split two weeks ago, saying they were focused on raising their three children. She had been in a relationship with Walker for 11 years.

“It is with immense sadness that Chris and I have decided to part ways,” she wrote in a statement on Instagram.

“While this is a difficult time, our focus is to raise, love and support our three children Ollie, Evie and Addie with everything we have.

They are doing very well. We will not make any further comments.

A source said Bickmore, 42, was surprised to see his industry peers joining Walker so soon after the couple announced their breakup. However, her longtime best friend Fifi Box (right) has continued to support her.

Bickmore announced the couple’s split two weeks ago, saying they were focused on raising their three children. She had been in a relationship with Walker for 11 years.

Bickmore and Walker’s love story captivated the hearts of Australians.

They met as colleagues on The Project – she was a presenter and he was a producer – and began dating in late 2012, two years after she lost her husband Greg Lange, the father of her eldest son Ollie, 15, to brain cancer.

Despite his terminal diagnosis, Bickmore had married Langue in 2005 when she was just 25 years old.

After Langue died in 2010 at the age of 35, Bickmore, a widow, founded the charity Carrie’s Beanies for Brain Cancer in her memory.

Two years later, Bickmore had found love again with Walker, who became Oliver’s stepfather, and with whom he later had two daughters, Evie, born in 2015, and Adelaide, born in 2018.

Walker became a stepfather to Bickmore’s son Oliver, 15, and the couple later had two daughters, Evie, born in 2015, and Adelaide, born in 2018 (all pictured).