Redfoo's mum fears for her son

X Factor judge Redfoo, born Stefan Gordy, is known for his dedication to having a good time.

But as he settles in Australia for a new series as a newly single man, his mother reveals she's concerned her boy is taking his partying too far following his heartbreaking split form tennis ace Victoria Azarenka.

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"He's living a little more party life right now. It's all about go to the studio, do a gig - which is a party - and in between he gets to wrote some introspective songs about his break-up," the 38-year-old star's mum Nancy Leiviska tells New Idea exclusively.

Redfoo's mum Nancy Leiviska is concerned the heartbroken star is partying too hard. Source: Getty Images

"He wasn't brought up with any alcohol, so when they (former band LMFAO) started doing the 'shots, shots, shots' [song] and everything, I was a little concerned."

Now that the star is single, his mum is even more concerned.

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Redfoo started dating the tennis player back in 2012 however they struggled to make their long-distance relationship work and announced their split in June this year.

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