Welcome to another exciting episode of The Matt Haycox Show with amazing guest Kerry Katona! In this episode we look at Kerry’s colourful life, past to present, including her OnlyFans, the adversity with ITV, being held hostage, her time on The Jungle, going bankrupt and back twice, and more! This podcast is a wild ride and is sure to be entertaining so be sure not to miss it!
Who is Kerry Katona?
Kerry Katona is an English television personality and former singer. She was an original member of the girl group Atomic Kitten from 1998 to 2001, before the group achieved success. Katona has appeared on various reality television shows, including I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, Dancing on Ice, Celebs on the Farm (2021), and her own shows about her life. She was born on September 6, 1980, in Warrington, Cheshire.
Key takeaways:
Learn About Building Strong Foundations: Kerry time in Atomic Kitten before they hit the big time teaches us the value of starting strong in any endeavour. Her deep desire to become a mother shows how personal aspirations can shape our career choices.
Discover the Power of Resilience: Kerry’s experience with media scrutiny, the phone hacking scandal, and controversies with ITV and talent agencies underscores the need for resilience in the face of public attention. Her ability to persevere through tough times highlights the importance of staying true to yourself.
Navigate Personal Challenges: Kerry’s journey through bankruptcy and her shocking encounter with a dishonest accountant reminds us to be financially savvy and vigilant in managing our money. Her story teaches us that with determination and resilience, we can overcome daunting challenges (similar to Matt really!).
Embrace Family and Personal Growth: Kerry’s candidness about her family life, including her abusive relationship with George Kay, her son’s ADHD and her battles with scoliosis, shows the strength in addressing her personal issues directly.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
0:57 – Start of Podcast
1:33 – Rewind to Kerry’s Past
4:07 – What’s Speed like?
4:44 – Is Kerry’s mum still alive?
6:18 – Does Kerry blame herself?
7:33 – Why so many schools?
9:10 – How did Atomic Kitten come about?
10:34 – How long was Atomic Kitten together before fame?
12:01 – All Kerry wanted was to be a mum
13:32 – How did Kerry come to leave the band?
14:45 – Any regrets when leaving the band?
15:17 – What was the money like with Atomic Kitten?
16:48 – What was Kerry upto when she was pregnant with Brian McFadden?
17:28 – The Jungle
21:02 – Did the Paparazzi turn on you?
22:02 – Was Kerry part of the phone hacking stuff?
23:15 – This Podcast was recorded the day after Huw Edwards
25:26 – What does Kerry think should happen at ITV?
26:35 – Thoughts around James Grant Agency and Philip Schofield
27:43 – Society Puts You in a Box
29:48 – Trying to deal with personal things
30:58 – Kerry Katona on OnlyFans
32:44 – Kerry Katona’s OnlyFans Income
34:09 – Any Lessons from the Bankruptcy?
35:05 – My Accountant Stole My Money
36:04 – Was he robbing other clients too?
36:35 – Max Clifford
37:45 – What if your kids wanted to do OnlyFans?
38:33 – Kerry’s Son having ADHD
39:11 – Wedding 4?
40:53 – Kerry’s Scoliosis
41:59 – What is the ongoing impact of Scoliosis?
44:52 – Does D.J. ask about her dad?
45:47 – Kerry’s Boyfriends Old vs New
46:25 – What was George abusive to the older kids?
47:58 – Are you honest with D.J. when she asks?
49:06 – 2007 Hostage Situation
52:07 – What was the priory like?
54:11 – Conclusion
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