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Kerry Katona looked downcast as she arrived in Northwich for the Cinderella pantomime on Boxing Day, after spending her first Christmas without her ex fiancé Ryan Mahoney.
The former Atomic Kitten, 44, parted ways with her partner, 36, last month after six years together and the star has been left devastated.
Since the split, she has been focusing on playing the wicked step-sister alongside Katie Price in a production of Cinderella in Cheshire.
And on Thursday, Kerry arrived at work wearing a £500 Gucci tracksuit, as well as a matching T-shirt.
She went makeup free, showcasing her natural beauty, and toted her belongings in a large beige bag.
Kerry spent Christmas Day with her kids, Molly, 21, Lilly-Sue, 20, Heidi, 16, Max, 14, and eight-year-old DJ, as well as pal and panto co-star Katie Price and her son Harvey.
Kerry Katona looked downcast as she arrived in Northwich for the Cinderella pantomime on Boxing Day, after spending her first Christmas without her ex fiancé Ryan Mahoney
Kerry parted ways with her partner, 36, last month after six years together and the star has been left devastated
It comes after Kerry shared an emotional message with fans as she reflects on a tough year following her split from Ryan.
Looking tearful, the former Atomic Kitten singer said: 'Things seem to be getting crazier and crazier.
'The main thing is I have amazing children, I have my health and I have the most wonderful and surprising friends around me for support.
'I never thought 2024 would've ended like this. Never. But there you go.'
Friends and fans rushed to comment on Kerry's post, with Katie Price writing: 'You have got this and I'm by your side everyday in every way.'
The former I'm A Celebrity contestant revealed she is 'heartbroken' ahead of her first Christmas as a single woman.
Kerry told OK! Magazine that she thought she would be with her partner forever and never expected to spend Christmas alone.
She said: ' I'm not feeling very excited - it's my first Christmas as a single mum again. I thought I'd be with Ryan forever, so I didn't expect to spend Christmas alone.'
Kerry also opened up about how she has been struggling to come to terms with her split and move on.
On Thursday, Kerry arrived at work wearing a £500 Gucci tracksuit, as well as a matching T-shirt
She went makeup free, showcasing her natural beauty, and toted her belongings in a large beige bag
'I'm struggling to move on,' she said, 'It's going to be so strange waking up on Christmas morning without him. I'm so used to having him there that it will be really weird.'
The pair met online in 2018 and the personal trainer got down on one knee in 2021, but three years after proposing, Kerry confirmed their relationship is over.
And because of her heartbreak the former pop star explained she was struggling to get in to the festive spirit but is trying to remain positive for her children Molly, 21, Lilly-Sue, 20, Heidi, 16, Max, 14, and eight-year-old DJ.
She revealed that in previous years the two would get ready for Christmas together but now can't listen to a Christmas song without being reminded of her former partner.
She added: 'It's hard seeing other couples happy and thinking of how I was always with Ryan at Christmas.
'I'm struggling to feel that spirit. It was six and a half years of my life, and all the memories from that time.'
And it's not just Kerry who has been left heartbroken.
A source previously told The Sun that the star's children are 'devastated' about Ryan moving out and considered him a father.
Kerry spent Christmas Day with her kids, Molly, 21, Lilly-Sue, 20, Heidi, 16, Max, 14, and eight-year-old DJ, as well as pal and panto co-star Katie Price and her son Harvey
The duo are playing the wicked step-sisters in a production of Cinderella at the Northwich Memorial Court in Cheshire
They said: 'He was like a dad to them because he has been in their lives for such a long time.
'Kerry hates seeing them upset, it makes her sick to her stomach so she is doing everything in her power to make sure she is constantly checking up on them.
Writing in her OK! Magazine column last month, Kerry penned: 'Last week I spoke about how Ryan and I were having a tough time and now he has moved out of the house.
'We are no longer together and It's been a really tough week - I never in a million years thought this would happen. Without going into too much detail, there has been a breach of trust between us.'
She continued: 'I don't know if we'll be able to work it out or not, but I do still love him so much. I feel like everything has heaped on recently and it's so much to deal with, I am really struggling.
'But I know I can get through it no matter what happens, I've been through break-ups before and come out the other side, so we just need to see what happens.'
Kerry and Ryan met online in 2018 and the personal trainer got down on one knee in 2021, but three years after proposing, Kerry confirmed their relationship is over
The former I'm A Celeb contestant had previously revealed that she'd offered Ryan a 'free pass' to have a baby with someone else.
Earlier this year, she admitted she felt 'unsupported' by Ryan and had temporarily moved in with her mother as cracks in their relationship began to show.
At the time, she said: 'I want to say a massive thank you to my mum, who has been my rock during the last couple of weeks. I've been staying at hers and she's really looked after me.'
'If I'm honest, I've felt more lonely than ever during my recovery. Ryan was away getting a tattoo in London when I went into hospital and I haven't seen him since my surgery over a week ago.
'That upset me, because it made me feel unsupported and I could have done with the emotional support. I'm always the 'strong mum' in our house and this week I really wanted to be looked after and have him here, but I had my mum instead.'
Atomic Smitten: Kerry's Ex Factor
While Kerry Katona has much to celebrate with the joyous news that she's taking another trip down the aisle, her road to romantic bliss has been quite the rocky one. The Warrington native has already made three trips down the aisle, with each marriage coming to a tumultuous end. And with a handful of relationships in between, it's fair to say that the star now deserves her shot at happily ever after. Below is a list of the star's marriages and relationships.
BRIAN McFADDEN (1999-2004)
It was a match made in pop heaven when Kerry and BrianMcFadden met while their respective bands, Atomic Kitten and Westlife, toured together in 1999. Such a whirlwind was their romance that Brian proposed within three months of the pair getting together and they welcomed their daughter Molly in 2001. A lavish celebrity wedding followed in 2002, and a year later, they welcomed their second daughter, Lily-Sue. But, alas, it wasn't meant to be, as in 2004 the couple announced their separation amid allegations Brian had cheated on Kerry with a lapdancer. Heartbroken Kerry was granted a quickie divorce.
DAN CORSI (2004)
Kerry very briefly got back together with her ex, Dan Corsi, who she first dated in 1998. During their time together, they visited Kerry's native Warrington and were also seen partying up a storm at London hotspot-of-the-moment Pangaea. Dan boasted about bedding the star, saying: 'Spending the night with Kerry was all I hoped it would be. I thought she'd find it hard to be with someone else after being with Brian for five years, but it felt natural.' However, friends reportedly feared that Dan was just cashing in on Kerry's fame, amid reports he still lived with his ex, while simultaneously texting another former flame. It took just six weeks of rekindled romance before Kerry, feeling that it was too soon after the breakdown of her marriage to embark on another relationship, reportedly dumped Dan over the phone. Surprisingly, her ex-husband Brian publicly shared his opinions on Dan, telling The Mirror at the time: 'I've known him for a while and I know he's not the one for her. I don't want her to get hurt. Despite everything that's gone on, I just want her to be happy.'
DAVE CUNNINGHAM (2005)
In huge contrast to her glitzy showbiz marriage, Kerry embarked on a romance with her former childhood sweetheart, Dave Cunningham, with the couple announcing their engagement in 2005. However, it wasn't long before their relationship hit the rocks, with the pair getting into a furious row while holidaying in Spain, amid rumours Dave had been seeing his ex-girlfriend behind her back. A source told People at the time: 'Kerry is devastated. After everything she has gone through this year she truly believed Dave could be her saviour. Then the shocking revelations about his ex emerged.'
MARK CROFT (2005-2010)
Six weeks after her split, Kerry was swept off her feet by taxi driver Mark Croft. He proposed in 2006 after just six weeks of dating, and they tied the knot on Valentine's Day 2007. Their marriage produced two children: daughter Heidi and son Maxwell. However, the union came about during a tumultuous time in Kerry's life, as she watched her fortune (which once peaked at £6.8million) dwindle to the point that she was declared bankrupt. During her marriage, she also made her infamous appearance on ITV's This Morning, where her slurred speech prompted concern among viewers. She ultimately admitted to a cocaine addiction, as she confessed: 'I hated my life. I'd lie in bed for three days in a row doing cocaine with Mark. We did coke in our en suite and had a lock on the door. The kids knew if the bathroom door was locked they mustn't come in.' After having even considered suicide during their marriage, the couple split in 2010. Mark would later admit that he 'bled Kerry dry' during their ill-fated relationship.
LUCIEN LAVISCOUNT (2011)
She also dated Emily In Paris star Lucien Laviscount 12 years ago. Lucien and Kerry met during their time on Celebrity Big Brother in 2011, when he was 19 at the time and she was 31. At the time, Lucien described Kerry as 'amazing', adding: 'When I’m with her, I don’t feel like there’s an age gap at all.' Back then, Kerry dubbed them ‘friends with benefits’, later admitting they called it quits because “I would never want to take his childhood away from him!” 12 years after their whirlwind romance, Kerry broke her silence on their viral relationship as she branded Lucien ‘charming’ and ‘talented’. She told OK! Magazine recently: 'Apparently my OK! magazine cover from 2011 with my former Celebrity Big Brother housemate Lucien Laviscount has gone viral on social media! 'Lucien was very charming and obviously easy on the eye, and it was all just a bit of fun.'
STEVE ALCE (2012)
Kerry famously dated artist Steve Alce back in 2012 and said she was going to marry him just weeks into their relationship. After meeting at a glitzy sports dinner in, he moved into her Cheshire home just a couple of months later. But less than a year later the fast-moving romance was over. She sensationally dumped lover Steve because he was 'too boring'. The reality star clashed with artist Steve and booted him out of her house branding him 'too reliable and dull'. A friend told The People: Kerry was smitten at first, she loved that he wasn't interested in all the celebrity glitz and glamour.'
DAN FODEN (2012)
Kerry couldn't believe her luck when she bagged a date with hunky Take Me Out contestant Dan Foden that same year, but within weeks their relationship was over. She told a friend back then: ‘I can’t believe I’ve pulled him. He’s dead fit he’s gorgeous. He’s got plenty of money, and the best part is he has no kids and no ex-wife.' But game show contestant Dan struggled with having his life in the public eye and hinted that their relationship was moving too fast.
GEORGE KAY (2012-2017)
It appeared that a change of fortune was on the cards for Kerry 2012, when she met George Kay, who at the time was working as her driver. Sparks flew between the pair, prompting former rugby player George to pop the question at the top of Blackpool Tower in April 2013. exactly one year later, more joy was brought into their home when Kerry gave birth to their daughter Dylan-Jorge. A trip down the aisle followed in September 2014, and it seemed that Kerry had finally found the elusive One. But trouble entered their relationship just two months after the wedding, when George was hospitalised after showing 'signs of a stroke', leaving Kerry struggling to cope. Her struggles in dealing with George's behaviour led to the couple splitting, though they would eventually get back together and renew their wedding vows. However, things would eventually come to a complete end in 2017, amid accusations of domestic violence on George's part. But the heartbreak didn't end there, as in July 2019, George unexpectedly passed away aged 39.
JAMES ENGLISH (2017)
It took just weeks for the star to embark on a new relationship following her spit from George. Showing she was a woman of the times, Kerry went Instagram official with her handsome new boyfriend James English in 2017. And while the numerous posts of herself spending time with the Scottish comedian were shared on social media, the pair soon quietly went their separate ways within just two months. In fact, their split was so quiet that it wasn't noticed until the star spoke about being a singleton once again.
RYAN MAHONEY (2018 - present)
Kerry met personal trainer Ryan in 2018 after they matched on the dating app Bumble. The pair briefly called it quits following a make-or-break trip to Thailand, but rekindled their romance in 2019.
After spending much of the Covid lockdown together, Ryan proposed to Kerry in 2021, and they're still going strong with a wedding on the horizon.
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