Kerry Katona's emotional reunion following split heartache - 'I cried my eyes out'
Kerry Katona's emotional reunion following split heartache - 'I cried my eyes out'
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Kerry Katona had an emotional reunion with her daughter Lilly-Sue, who returned home to surprise the former singer last week after moving to Ireland in 2024. Lilly, who Kerry shares with her first-husband Brian McFadden, visited her mum for an early celebration ahead of turning 22 this week.
Writing in her weekly column, Kerry, who separated from partner Ryan Mahoney late last year, said: "Last week, Lilly surprised me by visiting from Ireland, which was amazing! I cried my eyes out, I really wasn’t expecting it. We went out for an early birthday meal, as she turns 22 later this week, but will be back in Ireland by then. She’s coming home again next month for Heidi’s 18th birthday, which we will all celebrate together.".
Continuing that she's hoping Heidi, who she shares with second husband Mark Croft, can take a slice of Lilly's independence, Kerry explained: "I can’t believe Heidi is going to be 18, it’s crazy. I hope she’ll become more independent – I’m trying to make it clear that at 18 she needs to be making her own money and won’t be my responsibility. I love my kids so much and have given them everything, I just want them to be able to stand on their own two feet. I sometimes think about moving down South, closer to Katie, since my friends and work are all there and I thought my kids would be flying the nest this year, but I think I’ll be staying here a while!".
Alongside Lilly and Heidi, Kerry is also mum to Molly, 23, Max, 16, and 10-year-old DJ. The former Atomic Kitten star also documented the moment on Instagram, sharing a picture of Lilly and writing: "Had the best surprise this morning when my beautiful baby girl came home @lils.mc so we went out to celebrate her the birthday 22 next week!," and followed it up with six red love heart emojis. Kerry also shared a video of Lilly enjoying her family get together at a restaurant and blowing out a candle on her dessert.
