Can Kerry turn things around?

Posted by Jane Murphy

Oh dear! The latest batch of tabloid stories about Kerry Katona make very miserable reading, don’t they?

Yesterday’s News of the World headline? “Kerry: I’ll die young” - accompanied by a graphic description of how part of the reality TV star’s nose has allegedly fallen out due to cocaine use.

“The hole has got bigger and has penetrated through to the other side,” claims Kerry’s stepsister Pat Ferrier. “Kerry can put the end of her glasses into it.” Yeah, thanks for that, Pat.

Now, it might be hard to muster much sympathy for Ms Katona. After all, she’s had plenty of second chances throughout her time in the spotlight. But things have clearly spiralled out of control and she desperately needs help and support to get her life back on track.

But who’s really there for her? Pretty much every friend and relative has sold stories about her. Husband Mark Croft has been cavorting with strippers. Even Kerry’s former publicist Max Clifford parted ways with her after last year’s This Morning debacle. And frankly, when Max walks away, you know you’re in trouble.

Oh, and if you’re wondering where ex-husband Brian McFadden is while all this is going on, latest paparazzi pics from the weekend show him enjoying a speedboat ride around Sydney Harbour with shamed Australian “shock jock” Kyle Sandilands. That’s nice, isn’t it?

Still, Kerry must get herself sorted out - and quick. She’s got four kids who need her - and that’s four good reasons not to give in. But can she do it - and if so, how? Tell us what you think.

Picture: Rex Features

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