Pregnant Kerry still smoking every day - Nov 6 2007
Kerry Katona smokes every day despite being four months pregnant, she has admitted.

The former Atomic Kitten has also carried on drinking.

"I was smoking 20 a day before I was pregnant and I’ve cut down to one. In the morning, I like a little puff on a fag," she told Star magazine.

She said of those who criticise her for continuing to smoke in defiance of medical guidelines: "Yeah, they’re dead bloody right. But I honestly don’t think a couple of puffs are going to do that much damage.

"I had a nicotine patch but it left a mark. I think I’ve done really well cutting down from 20 to one a day. I think the only times I really smoke is when I’ve had a drink."

The 27-year-old, who had a miscarriage scare early in her pregnancy, was recently photographed dragging on a cigarette outside a pub in Warrington, Cheshire.

It was reported that she downed four Martinis and a vodka during the same night out with friends.

But she insisted: "It’s nonsense. I did have a drink - I had two."

The former I’m A Celebrity winner is currently battling ex-husband Brian McFadden for custody of their two daughters, Molly and Lilly Sue.

She is expecting her new baby with second husband Mark Croft, with whom she already has an eight-month-old daughter Heidi.



Kerry pregnant again - Sept 26 2007
Kerry Katona has announced that she is pregnant with her fourth child.

"I’m so excited, so much for not having any more kids - I just seem to conceive very easily!" the former Atomic Kitten, who is around five or six weeks pregnant, told OK! magazine.

Kerry, 27, already has two daughters by her ex-husband Brian McFadden, and a baby daughter, Heidi, with current husband Mark Croft.

"I’d love a little brother to all my girls but I’ll be chuffed with whatever I get as long as he or she is healthy," she said.

It’s been a busy year for Kerry, who has given birth to daughter Heidi, been held hostage after thieves broke into her home, been admitted to the Priory, and renewed her marriage vows to Mark in Italy.

"I didn’t think I could ever be as happy as I was on my wedding day but this is just amazing news, I can’t stop smiling!" she said.


Kerry: I finally feel secure - Sept 12 007
Kerry Katona has spoken out about her love for husband Mark Croft after marrying him for the second time.

The couple - who first wed at Gretna Green in February - enjoyed a second celebration in Italy on September 5, surrounded by their family and friends.

She told OK! magazine: "Mark is the most romantic husband ever, as well as being the best daddy in the world. I’ve never felt so settled with anyone as I do with Mark. He knows me better than anyone ever has and I finally feel secure."

The happy event comes after months of turmoil of the couple.

Earlier this year, the former Atomic Kitten was subjected to a terrifying ordeal when she and her baby were held at knifepoint by armed raiders at her home.

She was later admitted to the Priory clinic for depression.

Then it was alleged that Mark had cheated on her with tow women whilst she was pregnant with their daughter Heidi. He denies the claims.

"I’d never cheat on Kerry after what she’s been through, it’s not worth it," he insisted. "At the end of the day I love the girl and she loves me."
 

Kerry keen to star in Corrie - Aug 9 2007
Kerry Katona has visited the set of Coronation Street to meet the casting director because she is desperate to star in the soap.