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Where is Kerry Katona’s ex Mark Croft now? Former cab driver has shied the spotlight for quiet life in Bolton with his new wife – after TV star blamed him for her drug use

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Kerry Katona, known for her succession of prominent romantic involvements, has recently embarked on a fresh relationship with fitness instructor Paolo Margaglione.

Indeed, among my various romantic experiences, none was more tumultuous than the rollercoaster ride I had with Mark Croft, a man once behind the wheel of a taxi. Some claim that he played a role in my struggle with substance abuse, an allegation he vehemently refuted.

In 2007, they tied the knot a year following their courtship, giving birth to Heidi (now 18) and Maxwell (17) during that time. However, in 2011, they chose to part ways.

The high-profile separation between them was clouded by allegations of infidelity, and it was later revealed that Kerry had been untrue to Mark, engaging in a relationship with former Royal Marine Kevin Green.

Following their volatile break-up, Kerry then blamed him for contributing to her drug use.

After their separation, Mark, aged 54, has largely avoided public attention and leads a simpler life out of the limelight. He has since remarried.

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Mark, who is 54 years old, has mostly retreated from the spotlight following his split and now lives a less extravagant life. He has remarried since then.

As a lifestyle enthusiast hailing from the vibrant town of Wigan, I’ve since made my home in the bustling city of Bolton, sharing this new chapter with my lovely spouse, Kelly Croft, age 37, whom I was fortunate to wed in 2016.

In addition to having a child together, Mark also has a daughter from a prior relationship. This daughter resides in Warrington with her mom.

Beyond what has been disclosed since Mark parted ways with Kerry, it should be noted that she has confessed that her extramarital affair was a significant and beneficial experience for her.

In the year 2023, Kerry appeared as a guest on the Getting Lippy Gossip Show hosted by Emma Conybeare, along with Rebecca Lawrence from TopMob. During this appearance, they discussed Kerry’s personal affair.

She confided that while we were together, I myself experienced a romantic involvement with Mark Croft, which I believe was the most meaningful thing I’ve ever done.

Both of us were married initially, but then we found ourselves deeply in love. For a brief period, he left his spouse, and this unexpected turn of events felt like a lifesaver for me.

In the same year, Kerry stated that she and Mark have no ongoing relationship, however, she mentioned to her daughter Heidi that she would facilitate a connection if Heidi should express interest.

Though my feelings towards Mark may differ, I don’t wish for her to harbor any regrets. To be clear, Max can barely recall what Mark looks like and shows no interest at all, but I get why Heidi yearns to be a daddy’s girl.

The pair had a turbulent relationship after marrying at Gretna Green on Valentine’s Day in 2007.

6 days prior to their daughter Heidi’s birth in April 2008, they got married, and they had a son named Maxwell Mark.

Immediately after the wedding, rumors surfaced suggesting that Mark had been unfaithful to his fiancée shortly afterwards, by rekindling a past relationship and also engaging in an affair with another woman.

2010 marked the permanent separation between them, as Kerry met former Royal Marine Kevin in January. He offered his assistance at a weight-loss training program in Kent.

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but share this tidbit: Our beloved singer confessed to locking lips with Kevin, yet assures us that their bond never progressed beyond that magical moment, as they were both deeply committed to their respective marriages at the time.

Throughout their partnership, Kerry and Mark frequently clashed in public, with the artist previously attributing some of her struggles with substance abuse to Mark’s influence.

In 2010, he admitted to being overly fixated on her wealth and confessed to contributing to the depletion of her fortunes, ultimately leading her to financial ruin. However, he denied accusations that he played a role in her substance abuse issues.

Mark shared an account of his extravagant spending, mentioning that he splurged £1.4 million on luxury vehicles, even discarding a £135,000 Ferrari because it was too broad to fit in the parking lot at Sainsbury’s.

Kerry was made bankrupt in 2008 for failing to deliver the final £87,000 of a £417,000 tax bill.

At one point, he shared with The News Of The World that if someone offered him a life free from work due to their wealth, he would live like the character ‘Riley,’ who is known for having an easy and luxurious life.

In 2023, a resolute Kerry asserted that she holds no regrets about her life choices, stating instead: “Everything I’ve done has been a lesson, rather than a mistake.

The well-known television figure was wedded to Brian McFadden between the years 2002 and 2006. They have two children, Molly, aged 23, and Lilly Sue, who is also 22 years old.

She was also married to the late George Kay from 2014 to 2017 and they share one child – DJ, 10.

In 2012, Kerry was well known for being romantically involved with artist Steve Alce, but their relationship, which moved swiftly, ended within just about a year.

12 years back, she was romantically involved with the actor Lucien Laviscount from Emily in Paris. They referred to themselves as “beneficial friends.

Recently, Kerry was engaged to Ryan Mahoney for six years, but they called off the engagement in November due to a betrayal of trust.

Following their breakup, Kerry was recently seen in public with a 33-year-old trainer named Paolo Margaglione earlier this month. The two have been spotted affectionately kissing and holding hands, with a notable age gap of 10 years between them.

However, uncertainty arose about Kerry’s budding relationship as allegations surfaced that Paolo might be more focused on gaining ‘popularity’ and expanding his public image.

Previously, Paolo’s ex-partner asserted that they were together romantically when he appeared on Celebs Go Dating, alleging that he had been unfaithful to her by dating the Atomic Kitten band member at the same time.

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2025-06-29 11:04

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