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Madonna and Guy seek to bury break-up rumours with show of togetherness
Updated 08:57am on 20 Mar 2008Madonna and Guy Ritchie put on a united front last night in an effort to quash rampant rumours their marriage is in trouble.
The couple linked arms as the arrived for an intimate dinner at their favourite haunt, Harry's Bar & Grill in London's Mayfair.
It's the first time the pair have been photographed together since they visited India in early January.
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United front: Guy Ritchie and Madonna put on a public display of togetherness as they stepped out for dinner in London last night
It was the second night out in a row for Madonna - she dined with her close friend Gwyneth Paltrow at Locanda Locatelli restaurant on Monday evening.
Sources claim the couple, who married in 2000, are increasing living separate lives, with Ritchie's father John revealing: "They're not spending any time together."
He told Closer magazine: "Madonna is busy in America with the children, and Guy wants to stay in the UK. They won't be spending Easter together either."
Madonna's spokesperson has hit back at the claims, insisting "all is well and wonderful in the Ritchie household."
The representative added: "Though they were in different countries recently... the family are joyfully back together at home in London."
The couple are parents to three children - Lourdes, 11, Rocco, 7, and David, 2, whom they are in the process of adopting.
Madonna is preparing for the April release of her new album Hard Candy, which features production by Pharrell Williams, Timbaland and Nate "Danja" Hills as well as an appearance by Justin Timberlake.
For his part, Guy has been working on his new film RocknRolla, which stars Thandie Newton and Gerard Butler.
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Mr Ritchie: Okay so we walk out and I hold your arm correct?
Mrs Ritchie: Absolutely you hold my arm in a loving, non possessive manner, and don't forget to smile okay.
Mr Ritchie: Okay - and what should I wear..
Mrs Ritchie: Black will be fine. Okay 2 hours should be enough and then I will see you first week of May.
Not only is the poor chap dressed for a funeral - the word "under the thumb" springs to mind. Ah well seven years is not bad going - see - always a price - how does anyone not known for compromise hold down a relationship - at least they tried - good luck!
- Jules, London, UK, 20/03/2008 08:21
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It's somehow not very surprising that after a few years together being with such a strong headed domineering personality such as Madonna, that power dynamics would eventually emerge in their relationship, and quite strongly so.
- Vicky, london, 19/03/2008 16:44
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Why should they come out and justify themselves to the paps? If they're having problems, I hope they work it out. If they split, that's their business!
Good luck to them I hope they stay together!
- Julie, Essex, 19/03/2008 16:13
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How relaxed and romantic would you look with a baying mob of paps chasing you?
- Richard, London, UK, 19/03/2008 15:32
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Why is her handbag in that hand if she wants to link arms? Not a "togetherness" body language. Plus he looks like he is dragging her in there.
- Charlie, London, 19/03/2008 14:24
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Sorry, pictures don't lie - Guy looks as though he's saying "come on & make this look good." Madonna, on the other hand, looks as though she couldn't care less and she's doing her best not to cringe while giving that little smirk. Let's face it guys - Guy looks as though he's actually dragging her.
- Connie, Atlanta, United States, 19/03/2008 12:13
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He looks like a delivery driver carting a trolley into the restaurant!
- Maria, London, 19/03/2008 11:13
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