‘One thing Mum's taught me is never do men!'

Kerry Katona and daughter Lilly-Sue on their close bond, their relationship with Brian McFadden and his fiancée, and why using OnlyFans is nothing to be ashamed of

- ELLIE KIRWIN-JONES

It’s always a treat to catch up with our columnist Kerry Katona – and as we speak to the former Atomic Kitten star this week for our exclusive shoot, she’s delighted to be joined by her daughter Lilly-Sue, who she shares with ex-husband and Westlife star Brian McFadden.

The pair have a lot to chat about, as there’s plenty for both of them to look forward to this year.

However, it comes after a “trying time” in which the family came down with a nasty bout of Covid and two of their cars were stolen just before Christmas.

“It was really awful,” admits mum-of-five Kerry.

But the 41-year-old wants to move on and tells us she’s been enjoying one of the busiest periods of her career.

Meanwhile, newly single Lilly, 19, is proving she doesn’t need a man and is busier than ever in her job as a support worker – but still dreams of becoming a lawyer.

Kerry proudly says, “She’s got huge responsibilities and I’m really, really proud of what she does. She’s a person who would adapt to any kind of situation.”

It’s an exciting time for Lilly and her 20-year-old sister Molly – who lives in London at drama school – as both of their parents are planning to get married again to their new partners. Speaking about Brian, 41, and 38-year-old fiancée Danielle Parkinson’s upcoming nuptials, Lilly says, “It’s going to be amazing.

“I actually keep forgetting as I’m so used to being asked about Mum and Ryan getting married. I love weddings so much.”