Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has been admitted to rehab, a spokesperson has confirmed.

The guitarist is said to be “seeking help” in his battle with alcohol.

Wood's admittance comes amid tabloid speculation that he has been seeing a Russian woman named Ekaterina Ivanova.

The reported relationship is understood to have caused tension in the guitarist's 23-year marriage to wife, Jo.

His spokeswoman told the BBC that Wood's close family and friends “look forward to his recovery."

It's not clear how long Wood is expected to stay in rehab for.

(by Jason Gregory)