Kerry under fire!

Posted by Jane Murphy

That Kerry Katona story isn't going to die down just yet, folks - with most of today's newly published celebrity magazines jumping on the band wagon.

Been wondering what Kerry's publicist Max Clifford has been up to since her infamous appearance on This Morning? He's been talking to Heat magazine, of course.

In a nutshell, it sounds like Max blames Kerry's husband Mark Croft for allowing her to go ahead with the interview. "Mark has a lot of influence and is involved with everything privately and, increasingly, professionally," says Max. "All I can say is that Mark was happy for Kerry to go on This Morning, which I think says a lot."

What about Kerry's drinking habits? "People around her are telling me she is drinking more and more, earlier and earlier," he reveals.

And drugs? "There's only one person who knows exactly what Kerry's doing and that's her," Max insists. "I can only tell you Kerry has sworn to me on all things sacred that she hasn't touched any drugs for years and wouldn't do so again."

All things sacred? I wonder if he means a copy of OK! magazine? Talking of which... Kerry's one-time friend Jordan gives her verdict in this week's issue - even though she admits she hasn't seen the TV interview.

"A lot of people have told me about it, saying she seemed drunk," says Jordan. "All I can say is, that sums her up."

Over in Reveal, Kerry's mother-in-law Marilyn Croft snipes: "If she hadn't been drinking before that interview I would be amazed because she was acting more drunk than when I've seen her have a drink."

And according to unnamed "friends" quoted in The Sun, Kerry's former husband Brian McFadden is preparing to fly back to the UK from Australia to fight for custody of their two daughters. Oh, and he's apparently lined up Louis Walsh to be a character witness.

Hmmm... I wonder if Kerry has anyone she can truly count on as a friend at the moment. Judging by today's rash of revelations, I very much doubt it. What do you think?

Pictures: Wenn, PA

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Comments

[mal]

I feel sorry for mark as he hasn't half had some stick.He has kept quiet never done stories and never retaliated back to the slurs he has had.He doesnt trust the media because of the lies they have printed about kerry not all is true what you read in the papers.I know for a fact he looks after kerry and he has to put up with her illness

[Kim]

For christ sake i'm sick of people having a go at Kerry. What has she done so wrong to people? She most probs aint all innocent but who is? For the break up with Brain well i'm sorry he aint much of a dad himself he can't b bothered to go nd see his kids or send money to Kerry to send the girls ova to him. WHAT HAS BRIAN DONE FOR MOLLY ND LILLY SINCE THE SPLIT! Least Kerry looks after them. As for her TV series i loved it. Just leave her ALONE! for christ sake.

[Shel (shrewsbury)]

I really like Kerry and every one should just leave her alone! Its obviously very hard being a celebrity in the public eye all the time and we all know that the best story's are the ones that show a bad side to a celeb, but it doesn't mean its all true, there is always so much made up rubbish in the tabloids every day and some of it is the truth the rest it what ever they want to make up and print. Kerry has an illness and unless someone can prove that it wasn't her illness that cause her to slur her words on daytime tv then we should belive her.
Marks not controling Kerry at all either cause if he was that controling he wouldn't want her doing photo shoots half naked would he!!
And as for saying her kids are ugly, thats just nasty, Kerry has 4 beautiful children so chin up kerry and take no notice! I wish you Mark and your kids all the best!

[Suzy]

Its a shame for kerry, she suffers intolerably with bi polar and looks to those advising her to guide her through life's troubles. If I was advising her, it would be to ditch the low life husband that let her walk on the tv in the state she was.

[jemma]

Does anyone deserve this treatment?

[Claire-Lou]

Why cant people just leave her alone? True, shes done some pretty bad stuff and i do believe the kids are better off with Brian. But surely everyone deserves second chances? So, sure, its more like tenth chances with Kerry and she doesnt appear to be making an effort. But how can she with people prying into every aspect of her life and critisizing her whenever she does try. Its the Britney sitation all over again. Just back off people! You wouldnt like it if you were in that situation so dont pick on other people!

[Jo]

I don't understand the sympathy that is being shown towards Kerry Katona at all. She became known for singing and appearing on TV - giving birth, her Iceland adverts & at home - her private life being displayed for all to see. Let's not forget that she got paid for these appearances.
Why then is she so upset when, appearing on TV in an unfit state, the media and general public pass comments?
Other public figures have had their embarrassing moments, breakdowns, suicide attempts and gone off quietly to recover and get themselves together. If she is so unhappy with what people think of her then she should lead a less stressful life - it would probably help her mental health too.

[katy]

Kerry, wake up; you are going to lose Molly and Lilly and you will only have yourself to blame! Why oh why did you have those ugly kids who are the image of that ugly Mark? Its up to you to take stock (it may already be to late)You are a beautiful, kind person who had a problematic childhood ( as I did myself), but the difference between you and I, was that I swore I would give my kids a better, stable upbringing than i had -I have achieved my ambition; you owe it to your kids to do the same. With your assets, you can do it yourself, you do not need that ugly man you
call your husband!!

[Lynn]

Kerry, get away from that waste of space husband,you will be so much better off without him, i'm a single parent and its the best thing i ever did, you will cope without him. let's see what a big man he is without your money to spend!!!! look after your kids and get some help x x x

[kate]

leave kerry alone

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the way she acted on this morning didn't look like it was because of a few drinks. 1. she wasn't swaying. she was sat perfectly upright. 2. she maintained eye contact with fern and phil. it's hard to explain but that wasn't the result of drink. i've been on similar tablets. yes the symptons appear similar, but they are very different. please consider how other people with bipolar feel because of this.

[Eve]

I know how bad it can be when a relationship breaks down, especially when there are children involved. Too many people are too ready to use you for their own entertainment, rather than help. Being in the public eye must make it a million times more difficult to cope well. Attacking her won't help. There's a really nice person and a lovely mother under there and I'm sure she'll come out of it alright if we let her.

She needs to grow up ealise the world does not owe her a living and give up the only ones who are hurt in this tyo of self pity...the kids. Brian takes over and Kerry disappears...win win!

[jo liverpool]

i feel sorry for kerry she a good girl at heart get rid of mark no good if he loved her he wouldnot have let her out of house never mind going on good morning

[Jane]

Kerry has a diagnosis of Bi-polar. Her life is all huge highs and massive lows. This woman has a mental health illness that makes her appear irresponsible. How would you like to walk in her shoes for five minutes. Money grabbing waste of space husband, a really nasty piece of work for a mother. Media slaughtering her at every turn. No she is not perfect and yes she is ill. Have a heart joe public, her life has been a nightmare. Give her a chance, are you any better when you rip another human being to shreds?? I am sure with the right kind of help she can have a life that is worth living. Mixed up messed and on medication that makes your SPEECH sound SLURRED!!!!!

[B]

I think kerry needs some well deserved love. all the people around her are not helping and the people who used to be her mates are turning on her. jordon needs to shut her trap and get on with her own train crash of a life. I say support her not slate her!!!!!

[dmc]

I don't feel sorry for Kerry at all. I hope Brian gets the kids. The only thing that concerns me is the other kids, the ones Kerry and the golddigger have together. What of them? If it was one of the general public acting like her the kids would have been in care a long time ago. Disgraceful

[JD]

With the type of upbringing that she had, is it any wonder that she's seeking solace elsewhere - useless husband, bottle of booze etc. She needs some hard core therapy, I don't think that there's a Father figure for her, her Step Dad was a monster and she can't trust her Mum ... I sympathise deeply, it's just that she's having to go through her demons in public .... Go and get help Kerry, you're strong enough to have come this far, don't go under now !

[Rachel Ewins]

I don't feel sorry for Kerry, I think she's allowed herself to be dragged under by that husband of hers, (who I believe is trying to ruin her). She should be looking after her children, the most important people in her life, and stop thinking Mark's the be all and end all. I can't believe how much she's changed since Atomic Kitten days, she needs a wake-up call before its too late.

I believe that its a woman's choice to be with the man she is with, so I think it's wrong to blame anyone but herself. While I do feel sorry for her that she has got into such a mess, it's down to her and down to her to get herself out of it. Good luck Kerry.

[sue]

i think kerry should get rid of that gold digger of a useless leech that she calls a husband, why can she not see that hes milking her for all shes got. and for god sake pull yourself togather for the sake of your kids if nothing else.

[Matt]

Its not just her husbad that is the lazy no hoper. She is too.
I don't feel sorry for Kerry one little bit. Brian should fight for custody of the children. It is clear that she can't take care of them. Kerry admitted herself in the interview on This Morning that her older daughter takes more care of the younger one than she does.
If she is happy with Mark then I say let them be to get on with it. Strip her of her 'celebrity' title and give custody of the children to Brian and let them slip away into oblivion. She is a mess and does not deserve to be on tv.

[Jodie]

I honestly feel sorry for Kerry, It never seams to rain - but it pours!
She obvilously needs some sort of help but by the look of things, she dosent have the right people around her right now.

[Jan]

Kerry has very obviously got a lot of problems, that freeloader who she married being the biggest one and she's the only one who can't see it.
She's risking far too much for him and needs to wake up and not only smell the coffee but drink plenty too. Black that is.

[lisa]

get rid of the leech kerry he's sucking you dryer than the sahara desert.the lazy no hoper.

[emz]

I feel so sorry for kerry but i cant stand her husband i watched her mtv programe on sunday and i felt mark was constantly haveing a dig at her. All he seems 2 do is spend her money i dont know what shes doing with him. And if u did watch her mtv programe she wasnt slurring as much as she was on this morning so maybe she did have a few 2 many the nite before the interview on this morning. I think we should give the girl a break. I do think she should get rid of mark that would do her the world of good and shed be a more happy confident person without him.