Kerry Katona, 45, reveals she ‘almost became an escort’ at 16 before landing a Page 3 modelling job as she details her tumultuous childhood

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At the age of just sixteen, Kerry Katona shares that she had considered working as an escort before she secured her position as a Page 3 model.

45-year-old Former Atomic Kitten Member, shared insights into her challenging childhood experiences and revealed the start of her career, which kicked off while she was still a teen.

In her recent appearance on Paul C. Brunson’s podcast, “We Need To Talk”, she shared that she aspired to model for the Page 3 section due to her interest in fashion rather than pursuing a career in science. Essentially, she expressed that she didn’t aim to become a scientist.

She expressed that she had exceptionally well-developed breasts at a young age, having started modeling as early as three years old. As a result, she was often considered very attractive for her age, and her breasts were particularly notable.

In simpler terms, Sue, her mom, had submitted a collection of her photographs to a photographer, who then asked if she would consider posing for nude or topless shots.

Next, Paul requested that the celestial body steer the conversation towards the bare-chested images intended for Kerry’s collection, to which she confessed it was all her brainchild.

The artist, who had a clear vision since her youth that she’d become a celebrity, once contemplated the idea of working as a high-end companion during those early years.

Kerry explained: ‘I even was gonna sign up to be an escort,’

My mother brought me to an adult store, but I didn’t engage in any activities. To be specific, there was a photographer present, and my mom never showed up.

After taking a moment to gather her feelings, Kerry said: ‘He persuaded me to perform open-leg shots, but I eventually returned to posting them on OnlyFans, returning to where I started – and that turned against me later, when I gained fame, as he ended up selling all those photos.

Additionally, Brian spent a considerable amount on attempting to be eliminated, but instead found himself joining OnlyFans and carrying out the action anyway. The amusing twist…

Kerry is now living with her new boyfriend, the 33-year-old personal trainer Paolo Magaglione, whom she met only two months ago through the show Celebs Go Dating.

Previously, she had been in a long-term relationship of approximately six and a half years with her fiance, Ryan Mahoney. However, their relationship ended towards the end of last year.

She was reportedly planning to have a child with Ryan before they split.

Kerry is the mother of two women, Molly (age 22) and Lilly (age 20), with her former spouse Brian McFadden. Their marriage spanned the years from 2002 to 2006.

Apart from that, she is a mother to Heidi (age 17) and Max (age 15), who are from her previous marriage with Mark Croft. Additionally, she has an eight-year-old child named DJ from her past relationship with the late George Kay.

Speaking about her upbringing on We Need To Talk, Kerry said: ‘There were always fights.

What my mother did, I could never imagine repeating myself, for it was incredibly harsh. Some of the actions I observed as a child were heartlessly severe.

She recalled one ex of her mother’s who she instantly felt uneasy around.

Kerry elaborated: “I needed to feign affection, had to address him as my father. Yet, I felt an immediate dread of Dave, a profound fear of him, much like the terror one might experience.

…and I recall him strolling into my room, our initial encounter marked by his inebriated state, causing him to trip and fall flat on the floor. Despite this awkward introduction, I knew it was necessary to feign laughter since I sensed something about his character. His aura suggested the kind of man he would become.

One time, when I was around seven or eight years old, I often found myself babysitting, with sandwiches made from leftover ketchup, as my mother was away for three days. On those occasions, I would even venture out shopping on my own.

One evening, as I was lying in bed after my mother had gone out, she returned and took a seat beside me. She then shared with me, “Dave proposed to me and asked me to get married.

I warned, ‘Mum, don’t do it. He’s about to hurt you badly.’ But she replied, ‘For sixteen years, Kerry, he’s never harmed me.’

‘The next night, she came home, black and blue, and she had the side of a shotgun to her head.’

Kerry ended up going into witness protection with her mother as they attempted to flee the abuse.

She clarified, “We needed to conceal ourselves from view, and during this time, we were relocated – a period I recall distinctly due to Dave’s unique circumstances. The authorities, I believe they were social services or something akin to the witness protection program, arrived to move us.

Due to the need for concealment, my mother changed her hair color, and eventually, we found ourselves seeking shelter in a refuge, which happened to be located in Manchester.

‘At one point, I couldn’t go to school in case Dave kidnapped me, so I had to get home schooled.’

Later on, she learned from a foster guardian that Dave was biologically her father, rather than someone else who had raised her.

In contemplating her childhood experiences, she realized: ‘Some of the scenarios I endured as a child are unimaginably horrific. There are situations so horrific that no child should ever have to encounter.’

Part one of Kerry Katona on We Need To Talk is out now. Part two was released on September 9.

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2025-09-09 12:04