KERRY Katona has addressed her real thoughts about ex-Atomic Kitten bandmate Natasha Hamilton.
The pair, along with Liz McClarnon, have comprised Atomic Kitten's line-up on and off over the years.
Kerry and Natasha have famously had a very on/off friendship over the years.
Speaking on Paul C. Brunson's podcast We Need To Talk, Kerry explained she originally picked Liz and future Sugarbabe Heidi Range for the group.
She shared: "I think Heidi was 14, Liz was 15. They had to have chaperones…
"Heidi leaves, she wanted to go solo, and then they went and got Natasha Hamilton without my knowledge.
"Met Tash – she was, I think, the youngest out of all three of us.
"When we met, I thought, 'can't stand her.' You know, she was a very strong character, like, telling me what routines to do.
"And I said, 'Don't like it. Don't think she's a fit.'
"And he said to me, 'Look, give her two weeks. If you don't get on, we'll change her. But she's got a great voice.' I thought, fair enough.
"And I fell madly in love with her, didn't I? I loved her to bits – we were super, super, super close. Four weeks later we got a record deal."
In October 2024, Kerry seemingly reignited her feud with Natasha – by appearing to make fun of her leaving the band.
Addressing fans on Instagram, Kerry said: "I heard Atomic Kitten are down a girl.
"I might audition. Do you think they might let me back in?
"Even with just one member left, I still don't think they will let me back in."
Continuing to poke fun further, and referencing the group's most famous song, she said: "The main thing is, I'm whole again."
The previous morning, Natasha had announced she was leaving Atomic Kitten to focus on her solo career.
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.
Taking to Instagram, she wrote: "26 incredible years, writing so many wonderful chapters, but now the time has come for me to close the book on this one."
One fan commented: "Thank you so much for the impact that you, your bandmates and your music has made!"
Another added: "Thanks for giving me some of the best childhood memories being the best AK supporter!!! Good luck in your new journey."
While a third shared: "The world is your oyster. Best of luck on your new chapter xx."
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