Kerry Katona has clarified reports that she described her marriage to Brian McFadden as 'fake', insisting that the relationship was completely genuine. In her exclusive column, the former Atomic Kitten star said that McFadden was her 'first love' and that the marriage was real in her eyes, despite their young age at the time.
Katona also addressed the topic of second chances, comparing her own experience with that of Downton Abbey actress Amy Nuttall, who recently reconciled with her husband after reports of infidelity. The mother-of-five revealed that she gave McFadden another chance after he cheated just before their wedding, adding that she does not regret it as she gained her daughter Lilly-Sue from that period.
The columnist admitted that trust is difficult to rebuild after betrayal, but believes people can make mistakes and relationships can recover if the wrongdoer acknowledges their faults and tries to make amends. She encouraged couples to consider therapy in such situations.
This week has been emotionally challenging for Katona, as the paperback release of her memoir 'Whole Again' coincided with the anniversary of the death of her late ex-husband George Kay. She described reliving the traumatic experiences as triggering and said she is taking time to recover mentally. Despite the difficulty, she is open to writing another book, possibly a children's book with her daughter DJ.
