Kerry Katona, 45, has revealed that her ex-husband Brian McFadden, 46, is not fond of her speaking publicly about their relationship. In a candid interview, the former Atomic Kitten star described McFadden as the 'first person who genuinely cared about my well-being' but admitted he 'doesn't like it' when she discusses their past.
The couple, who met as teenagers in the 1990s, were married from 2002 to 2004 and share two daughters, Molly Marie and Lily-Sue. Speaking on Paul C. Brunson's 'We Need To Talk' podcast, Katona recalled their early romance fondly, saying McFadden was 'so affectionate' and 'really loved' her. She added that he was her 'knight in shining armour' who rescued her from a difficult life.
Despite their amicable split, Katona noted that McFadden dislikes her revisiting their history publicly. 'He rescued me, I don't mind talking about it, I know he doesn't like it,' she said. 'And you know, that's part of my story.' The pair have since reconciled, reuniting last year to celebrate their daughter Molly's 24th birthday.
McFadden, who is set to appear on a charity edition of ITV's 'Tipping Point' for Soccer Aid on Monday, has remarried twice since his divorce from Katona. He wed PE teacher Danielle Parkinson in July 2025, and the couple have a daughter born in 2021. Katona, meanwhile, is now in a relationship with fitness influencer Paolo Margaglione, whom she met on 'Celebs Go Dating' in April 2025.
