Sandra Lee and new beau seen in church hours before Cuomo’s resignation

Sandra Lee stopped by a French church with her new love Ben Youcef, hours before her ex Andrew Cuomo resigned from his New York gubernatorial seat amid accusations of sexual harassment.

Lee, 55, was spotted Sunday in the French Riviera village of Ramatuelle with Youcef, 46, walking hand-in-hand while taking in the sites, before heading to dinner at L’Écurie du Castellas.

*PREMIUM-EXCLUSIVE* Prayers for Andy? Sandra Lee and new beau seen visiting a church in Ramatuelle ahead ex resigning as Gov of NY.

12Sandra Lee and Ben Youcef kept their looks casual while out in the south of France.

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The new couple kept things casual during the outing, with Lee wearing a simple black jumper with shades and sandals while Youcef donned blue jeans, a white t-shirt and black sneakers.

These latest snaps follow others that captured the new couple exploring St. Tropez, where the Food Network star was photographed walking the promenade with Youcef — in one pic with her hand on his backside.

Sandra Lee and Ben Youcef — The couple was spotted hugged up as they checked out the menu at a local café.

Lee recently sparked engagement rumors by sporting a large diamond ring on her left hand, which were shot down by sources claiming she isn’t fully over her 14-year relationship with New York’s former governor.

“It’s very hard for Sandra to move on — she’s not done licking her wounds,” sources told Page Six. “She’s just trying to do the best she can to keep her head above water right now.”

“Her heart was absolutely shattered when she split with Andrew, she has never even spoken out about her time with him, she’s always kept her mouth shut. She’s just trying to find some kind of solace and happiness.”

12Lee and Youcef were sure to take in the scenery away from the crowds.

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As Lee broadcasts her handsiness, Cuomo’s may have destroyed his career, as he resigned from his position as Governor of New York Tuesday from his Manhattan office.

“I think that given the circumstances, the best way I can help now is if I step aside,” Cuomo said.

“This is one of the most challenging times for government in a generation. Government really needs to function today, government needs to perform. It is a matter of life and death. Wasting energy on distractions is the last thing [the] state government should be doing.”

source: pagesix.com