KERRY Katona has revealed that falling in love with a Celebs Go Dating star has 'scared her,' and admitting it's like 'being punched in the stomach.'
The 45-year-old Atomic Kitten star and her new man hit it off while filming Celebs Go Dating and haven't looked back.
They've already moved in together just months after meeting and are head over heels in love.
But Kerry, 45, has shared her fears over falling for dad-of-two Paolo Margaglione, 33.
Speaking on best's Suddenly Single podcast, Kerry admitted: "The guy I'm with now [Paolo], there's 11 years between us. It's a big age gap, and it's not something I've deliberately gone for.
"If someone matches that energy and you have that connection, where every atom in your body goes on fire…I've never had that. It's like being sucker punched in the stomach.
"I've got it now! I hope it works, but even if it doesn't, I'll never forget this feeling."
Kerry added: "You see me falling in love [on Celebs Go Dating]. Even if this ends tomorrow, I don't think I'll have a feeling like this ever again.
"I get really emotional because it scares me. He gets me flowers all the time. I got back from Marbella and there was this big spread of beautiful roses saying 'welcome home beautiful'. I don't need big diamonds, it's the thought that means more."
Kerry's confession comes after some fans claimed the star's new man was only with her for her fame.
Kerry responded: "If anything, he's been more supportive of me because I'm the one who has struggled with it more than anything."
Paolo added: "When people see the connection we have together and how we are they understand it's not about anything other than that."
When one fan asked if Kerry was bothered by their 12 year age gap, Kerry said: "No it doesn't bother me anymore, you're only as old as the man you're feeling."
Paolo added: "I second that, sorry Heidi."
Reality favourite Kerry was grilled on becoming stepmum to Paolo's young kids, a role she's relishing.
Kerry Katona's love life timeline
Kerry's first high-profile relationship was with Brian McFadden, who was then a member of the Irish boyband Westlife.
The couple married in 2002 and had two daughters together, Molly and Lilly-Sue, but divorce beckoned just four years later after infidelity claims.
In 2007, Kerry married Mark Croft, a former taxi driver.
Their relationship was tumultuous and marked by financial difficulties and accusations of infidelity.
They had two children together, Heidi and Maxwell, before divorcing in 2011.
Kerry has spoken openly about the difficulties she faced during this period, including struggles with her mental health and substance abuse.
Following this, she entered into a relationship with George Kay, a former professional rugby league player.
They married in 2014 and had a daughter, Dylan-Jorge (DJ). However, their relationship was fraught with issues, including horrifying domestic abuse, and they separated in 2017. Kay died in 2019 after 'biting into a ball of cocaine'.
Kerry later found love again with Ryan Mahoney, a fitness trainer.
The couple became engaged in 2020, and Kerry described Ryan as a stabilising and positive influence in her life.
After increasing speculation late in 2024, Kerry revealed they had split over a "breach in trust" and Ryan had moved out of her home.
"It's great," she said. "It's brought the house alive. You and your kids have brought the best of us out."
Revealing just how content she is, Kerry said: "I've never been this happy ever in my entire life. I've got everything and more I've ever wanted."
In the podcast, Kerry also opened up on her past dating life.
She said: "If you go through my exes, you can count them on my hands. I'm a long-term girl. I don't sleep around. I'm all or nothing.
"People go, 'oh here we go, another one!'. I was with Brian for seven years. I was with Mark for four. I was with George for five and a half, and my ex-partner Ryan for six and a half.
"I don't want to be on my own. My children are grown up. I'm a really loving and affectionate person. I've got so much love to give. I want to give someone kisses and cuddles. I love being in love. What's wrong with that?"
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