Kerry Katona reunites with ex Brian McFadden after wanting ‘better relationship’

Kerry Katona and her ex-husband Brian McFadden have reconciled to celebrate their daughter’s birthday after a turbulent relationship.

Kerry Katona and Brian McFadden, who she once dated, have reconciled.

Just weeks after admitting she wished she had a better relationship with her ex, Kerry Katona has reunited with her former husband Brian McFadden to celebrate their eldest daughter Molly’s 24 th birthday.

Molly and Lilly-Sue, both 22, are the parents of the pair, who were married from 2002 to 2006, but they have since lost touch with one another after splitting up.

However, it looks like there’s no longer any bad blood between them as Kerry, 44, took to Instagram on Sunday to share a heartfelt message for her baby girl, alongside a series of pictures of her.

One of the most interesting images, along with throwback photos of Molly from the time she was a child, shows her standing between her parents and taking sweet snaps for her birthday celebrations.

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The former couple reunited to celebrate daughter Molly's 24th birthday
The former couple reunited to celebrate eldest daughter Molly’s 24th birthday(Image: Instagram)

Molly can be seen gazing from ear to ear alongside her while wearing a black and white top and a bright red lip. How on earth is my first born today, according to Kerry’s caption! Happy birthday to my adorable baby girl, @123_mollymc.

“I honestly cannot express how proud I am of the woman you’ve turned out to be… I love you all the world my baby girl and I miss you like crazy,” the Celebs Go Dating star concluded.

Over the years, the former couple haven’t had the best relationships, with Kerry frequently criticizing her ex. He was a s**t dad, she claimed in a podcast back in 2023. I’m the one who provides for them.

However, Brian has barely mentioned his ex-wife and previously went to great lengths not to mention her in the BBC documentary, Boybands Forever, which released last year.

The interviewer then yelled, “Marrying Kerry, you’re kind of… “, as Brian quickly said, “I don’t want to talk about her, no. No, without a doubt.

The two were married from 2002 to 2006
The two were married from 2002 to 2006 before divorcing(Image: Getty Images)

Kerry expressed regret over the ending of their friendship and expressed her wish for a better relationship with Kerry in June of this year.

She published a column for New! magazine: “I wish Brian and I had remained friends. I would have loved to have attended a festival with him last week, but Molly and I did not. A better relationship would be wonderful.

She appeared on Paul C. Brunson’s We Need To Talk podcast to discuss their reunion and revealed details about their breakup. Before we got married, she said, “I didn’t know that Brian had cheated on his stag do.” After our wedding, I only learned.

He made the woman who we cheated on me with sign an NDA, which was stupid because it was written, and he made her do it with a lap dancer. She stayed put with her 15 grand, but she still showed up for the papers.

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After that with me and Brian, things never changed. So I believe Brian must have had doubts even before the wedding day because we were still infants and had to make decisions.

“I met Brian in 1999 and we separated in 2004, we divorced in 2007. Therefore, Paul, people assume that I’ve just had these things. I haven’t done that. I’ve given it my all and am sincere thanks.

Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones enjoy cosy lunch as they reignite romance

The presenting duo reunited on screens for their Morning Live show this month with the recent appearance of Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones.

Signs Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones are back together as duo enjoy cosy lunch(Image: Charles Purvey / SplashNews.com)

Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones were pictured heading out to a cosy lunch on a recent rainy day after it was reported they had decided to “cool off” their romance. Their quick outing comes after the presenting duo reunited on screens for their Morning Live show this month.

Gethin, 47, made sure to give his umbrella to Helen, 42, as they walked into an establishment near their TV studios where Morning Live is filmed in Manchester. He got hit by the rain as she remained safe under the umbrella. The Strictly Come Dancing star looked stunning in brown Adidas track pants and a white top.

For the occasion, Gethin donned a grey t-shirt and black work pants, which raises questions about whether they’re continuing to pursue romance.

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Helen and Gethin were spotted getting lunch(Image: Charles Purvey / SplashNews.com)

Following his family tragedy, Helen was spotted reuniting with Gethin on television with two coffees just one day earlier.

On Monday, the pair reunited for their Morning Live show, and they were both seen smiling before the cameras.

Both appeared upbeat as they sipped coffees before their performance, despite not being photographed together. Gethin was casual in a long brown buttoned dress and a pale blue t-shirt with a rucksack while Hellen, 42, was seen wearing a long brown buttoned dress.

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Helen was given his umbrella as they made their way out of the establishment(Image: Charles Purvey / SplashNews.com)

BBC Breakfast hosts Jon Kay and Sally Nugent announced the return of Morning Live following its break over the summer, but Jon couldn’t resist ribbing hosts Helen and Gethin.

He began, “We have a true sign now that the summer is over.” “Morning Live is back” It’s nice to see you, Gethin replied.

Gethin revealed the passing of his father a few weeks before the return of the show.

Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton
The two recently reunited on screen after a summer break(Image: Charles Purvey / SplashNews.com)

He shared the famous quote from Max Boyce, “Wales defeated England.” Before he left us this morning, Hymns and Arias with dad last night. Gethin continued, “The most perfect, peaceful conclusion. Welsh hymns are playing, and the speaker phone’s grandsons bid you farewell.

He went on to explain how his dad was suffering from an illness for a while and Gethin revealed the role his patriarch’s humour played in his final days.

He said, “Dad, you had a good fight for a while, incredible.” At the conclusion, it was wonderful to see how important faith, love for classical music, and dry humor were all present.

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They reportedly ‘cooled off’ their reported romance(Image: Charles Purvey / SplashNews.com)

Someone would stop me and inquire about my father every day that I’ve been at Cardiff’s Heath Hospital. He probably taught them once or twice. Over a long period of time, he had a significant influence on education in these areas. He was always reasonable and direct. a headteacher for 28 years, and a teacher for 40 years!

Gethin’s tragic family situation occurred as Helen reportedly decided to “cool off” their romance. Although the two had been close friends for a while, it was later reported that when they were spotted leaving the BAFTAs in May, their friendship reportedly expanded.

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They had been seen hanging out outside and having a spa day at a country club, despite never having committed a relationship.

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Kerry Katona in tears as she opens up on heartbreaking relationship with mum

Kerry Katona revealed how a secret her mother had kept for seven years put strain on their relationship by giving an emotional insight into her troubled childhood.

Kerry Katona gave an insight into her relationship with her mum Sue (Image: ITV)

Kerry Katona, the former Atomic Kitten star, struggled to contain the tears as she revealed a wrenching truth about her early life and her kinship with her parents.

Kerry addressed some of the issues she encountered as a child and the reality that she had no idea what kind of relationship she had with her biological father.

The 44-year-old only met her biological father when she was just six weeks old. Kerry’s mother Sue broke the news to her that she was the subject of an affair when she was seven years old.

She eventually managed to locate her father after years without ever finding him or knowing where he was. By that time, it was too late. Her biological father, Ronnie Armstrong, had been dead for ten years when she finally met her half-siblings.

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Kerry revealed that she only met her dad once, when she was six-weeks-old(Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

Kerry broke down on Paul C. Brunson’s We Need to Talk podcast because she claimed she would always struggle with keeping the popstar apart from her father.

She said, “She was best my mate (her mother), but the one thing that I’ll struggle with is the fact that she wouldn’t let me meet my dad.”

Kerry relished the chance to reconnect with her long-lost half-siblings despite never developing a relationship with her father.

She described how she first clapped her eyes on them as she described how they had already said they would have “welcomed” her years earlier, when they had spoken.

Kerry Katona
Kerry shot to fame with her band Atomic Kitten(Image: Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images)

She had previously stated in the podcast that she had only ever met her father when she was six weeks old. When Gary and his brother Gary saw me when Kerry was six weeks old, he held him.

He said to my mother, “I love you, but he put silver in my hand or something.” And she left, “Don’t stand there and tell me you love me,” and you’re going to bring your wife home.

In the early 2000s, Kerry rose to fame as one of the group’s founding members, the girl group Atomic Kitten.

Kerry Katona
She met her new half-siblings after her dad’s death (Image: Getty Images)

The band, which included Kerry, Liz McClarnon, and Heidi Range, achieved significant chart success with “Wood Again,” which remained at the top of the UK charts for four straight weeks in 2000.

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Kerry left the band four weeks before “Way Again,” but she has since kept her name a secret.

Over the years she has been a familiar face on some of the most popular reality TV shows including the likes of I’m A Celeb, Celebrity Big Brother and Dancing on Ice.

‘We have the team’ – now Arsenal want Chelsea’s WSL crown

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Steph Catley, the champions of the Champions League, says there can be “no excuses” if Chelsea loses the Women’s Super League title this year.

Six successive league titles have been won as a result of Chelsea’s dominance.

In 2019, Arsenal won the WSL for the first time ever.

They have fallen behind domestically in recent seasons despite being the only English team to twice triumph in the Women’s Champions League.

Catley believes that the Gunners can overtake their London rivals in the WSL now, inspired by their May victory.

Catley stated in the podcast of BBC Radio 5 Live’s Women’s Football Weekly that “when you win something as big as [the Champions League], you have a target on your back.”

“You should continue to do amazing things, as is expected.” We probably should have won more money than we probably could have and probably should have.

There are really no justifications. The team is there. Everything is in place thanks to us. It’s about putting those expectations into practice and living up to them.

According to Catley, consistency is what Arsenal were building last term, and he believes that this is what makes a team successful. Renee Slegers was appointed as interim head coach after a poor season-opening resulted in the dismissal of manager Jonas Eidevall.

Before the team sealed European glory by defeating Barcelona in Lisbon, Slegers enjoyed great success and was appointed on a permanent basis.

Catley claims that the Arsenal squad and Slegers have been “working closely together this summer to understand what makes them tick.

Our goal is to remain consistent from round one and keep that up. You can’t afford [to dip in form], allegedly,” Catley added.

I believe we can take away from Chelsea’s habit of being able to win when they play football that isn’t at their best, and I believe that’s something they can learn from them.

This season, we want to put that right, they say.

The Lionesses, who won the title at Euro 2025, have enjoyed great success this summer.

Beth Mead, the England winger, claims that the players will be able to develop as a result of their success both professionally and personally.

It’s crucial to gain that knowledge and comprehend what it takes for this team to succeed. We must now conduct it domestically,” Mead remarked.

We aspire to win every trophy, which we do, of course. An Arsenal team must have that as their goal. We must stop talking and publish it every week.

Alessia Russo, who scored 12 goals for England in the Champions League last season and also won the WSL Golden Boot with Khadija Shaw from Manchester City, claims the squad has been “spurred on” by their success.

I had a childhood dream of winning the Champions League. You feel a need for more after winning a trophy, Russo said.

“We’re all very motivated to keep going and make a strong start to the season. The stakes are certainly higher, and I hope that fans will expect that because we anticipate it.

A “massive advantage,” fortress Emirates.

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Arsenal’s transfer window has improved, surpassing the previous record by making Canadian forward Olivia Smith the first £1 million player in the women’s game.

Additionally, they have permanently signed England international Taylor Hinds and signed former Liverpool vice-captain Taylor Hinds.

Mead and Kelly will battle it out for a starting spot in the starting XI.

We have some very good players in the squad and the positions I play, Mead said, “It’s a fresh season, a fresh chapter,” Mead continued.

I’m here to compete, I say. When I have the chance to compete, I play the best football. We will improve as players.

When Tobin Heath and Nikita Parris signed for one season in the past, things had to change.

Renee[/s] is likely to make a lot of decisions and headaches.

Arsenal’s season-wide success comes as another bonus with the confirmation that Emirates Stadium will host both their home and all of their WSL and European games.

On Saturday, Arsenal travel to the promoted and aspirant London City Lionesses, with the newcomers out to create a sensation at the start of the season and making their own statement in the impressive arena.

Simply put, it gives you a buzz. Our supporters are among the highest calibre for the number of people we can transport. We are incredibly fortunate to have them. You get used to that, Catley said.

It will give us a huge advantage. Nobody wants to play in it because it’s like a fortress. It’s bad for them, I suppose.

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Burkina Faso bans homosexuality as a crime punishable with prison, fines

The state broadcaster claims that the government of Burkinabe has passed a law that forbids homosexual behavior and sentences those found guilty to two to five years in prison.

71 unelected members of the nation’s transitional government, which has been in place since the military seized control of the country after two coups in 2022, unanimously passed the draft law on Monday.

Edasso Rodrigue Bayala, the justice minister, made the announcement regarding the national broadcaster RTB, adding that those who violated the law would also be subject to fines and prison time.

He said, “If a person is a victim of homosexual or other bizarre behavior, they will go before the judge,” noting that foreigners are prohibited from being deported under the law.

The new law is anticipated to take effect right away.

Officials predict that the most recent law will be “popularized through a campaign” as part of Burkinabe’s wider reform of family and citizenship laws.

Rights activists are likely to criticize the limitations on legal recourse in cases involving nationality and the new legislation.

Soldiers have stated their plans to stabilize the nation as a result of the country’s worsening security crisis and improve governance since the military took control in 2022.

However, human rights organizations have accused the military administration of repressing the country’s laws through widespread arrests and military repression.

More than half of African nations punish homosexuality with either prison sentences or the death penalty, making Burkinabe the latest country to do so.

In November of this year, Mali, a neighboring nation and ally, passed laws criminalizing homosexuality.

Ghana and Uganda have recently strengthened their anti-homosexuality laws, drawing a lot of criticism.