Kerry Katona opens up like never before revealing the truth behind her rise to fame with Atomic Kitten, the challenges of her turbulent childhood, and the personal struggles that shaped her journey. From knowing she was destined for fame at just five years old, to navigating the highs and lows of public life, Kerry shares the story of what really happened behind the headlines.
In the emotional first part of this two-part conversation, Kerry discusses her complicated relationship with her mother and how she navigated fame and tabloid scrutiny. She opens up about her relationship with Brian McFadden, the public breakdown of their marriage, how she turned to drugs to deal with the heartbreak.
Kerry shares:
◽ Growing up as the product of an affair and forced to choose between parents
◽ The trauma of her early years and trying to buy her mum’s love
◽ How Atomic Kitten was formed and what went on behind closed doors
◽ The real reason she left Atomic Kitten
◽ How she met Brian McFadden and discovered his infidelity
◽ The emotional toll of fame and her battle with substance use
Kerry Katona, We Need to Talk.
See you next week for Part Two!
00:00 Intro
03:17 Kerry’s Unique Family Situation and Childhood
08:22 Kerry’s Relationship with Her ‘Dad’ Dave
12:48 The First Time Kerry Took Drugs
15:09 Kerry’s Biological Dad
22:45 How Kerry Got Started in Modelling
36:08 Shopify Ad
37:06 Adobe Express Ad
38:10 Kerry’s Journey to Atomic Kitten
41:11 Kerry’s Time in the Porn Kings
45:09 The Origins of Atomic Kitten
50:50 Atomic Kitten’s Rise to Fame
55:32 Tinder Ad
56:36 The Success of Atomic Kitten
58:18 Why Did the Media Focus on Kerry?
01:02:44 Kerry’s Highlights of Being in Atomic Kitten
01:03:51 Kerry’s Encounters with Notable Stars
01:09:00 Kerry’s Lowest Moment in Atomic Kitten
01:10:30 How Kerry Met Brian Mcfadden
01:12:59 Did People in the Music Industry Like Kerry and Brian’s Coupling?
01:14:42 Brian’s Proposal to Kerry
01:15:59 Kerry’s First Pregnancy
01:17:07 The Impact of Kerry’s Leaked Photos
01:19:18 What Was Kerry’s Relationship with the Press Like During Atomic Kitten and Her Marriage with Brian
01:21:03 Kerry’s Choice to Leave Atomic Kitten
01:22:45 Kerry and Brian’s Wedding
01:24:42 Brian’s Infidelity
01:29:36 Kerry’s Experience of Winning ‘I’m a Celeb’
01:37:22 Why Brian and Kerry Got Divorced
01:44:39 Moving Back to Warrington After Kerry’s Split with Brian
01:45:30 Going to Rehab in Arizona
01:47:23 Kerry’s Diagnosis of Bipolar
01:50:53 Part 2 Teaser
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