EXCLUSIVE: Kerry Katona opens up on wedding plans with Paolo Margaglione – and their future family dreams

Kerry and Paolo are happier than ever
Kerry and Paolo are happier than ever(Image: Reach PLC / David Cummings)

Kerry Katona, 45, and her partner Paolo Margaglione, 34, are taking their love story to the next level – and fans could be in for a very sweet surprise. The couple, who first met on Celebs Go Dating last year, have been inseparable ever since, and now ten months into their romance, whispers of a wedding and expanding their family are turning heads.

The singer and the reality star finally has her spark back
The singer and the reality star finally has her spark back(Image: Reach PLC / David Cummings)
Kerry and Paolo met on Celebs Go Dating
Kerry and Paolo met on Celebs Go Dating(Image: Reach PLC / David Cummings)
The pair invited us into their home for a loved-up photoshoot
The pair invited us into their home for a loved-up photoshoot(Image: Reach PLC / David Cummings)
Kerry says her and Paolo's priorities are their kids
Kerry says her and Paolo’s priorities are their kids(Image: Reach PLC / David Cummings)

“I’d marry him in a heartbeat,” Kerry gushes, reflecting the undeniable spark between her and Paolo during an intimate chat at their six-bedroom Cheshire home. Though they are keen to walk down the aisle, both agree timing is key. “We’re trying to build something really special together,” Paolo explains, “so I want it to be the right moment.”

The pair recently shared a humorous anecdote from Kerry’s hospital stay, during which she was receiving treatment for colitis. “She was on gas and air and morphine,” Paolo recalls, “and she messaged me, ‘What would you do if I proposed to you?’” Kerry laughs, “I would never bend a knee for a man, that’s his job!” The playful exchange shows just how much laughter and love define their relationship.

Despite the whirlwind of reality TV beginnings, Kerry confesses she was initially hesitant to open her heart again. “I couldn’t imagine living with a man,” she admits, “but our chemistry was undeniable – it caught me completely off guard.”

Paolo’s charm extends beyond their romance. When it comes to family, the couple is already navigating life with their blended household. Kerry has six children – Molly, Lilly-Sue, Heidi, Max, and Dylan-Jorge – while Paolo is dad to daughters Milani and Nola. “Blending families can be challenging,” Paolo acknowledges, “but we’ve worked hard to create routines that make everyone happy.” Kerry adds, “His girls adore my children and vice versa. We’ve made it a warm, welcoming home.”

Communication and therapy have played a key role in their success. Both have undertaken counseling to strengthen their emotional understanding, and they openly discuss intimacy and partnership. “I didn’t realize how starved I was for affection until I met Paolo,” Kerry shares. “He doesn’t need anything from me except love and respect.”

Looking to the future, the couple is even considering children of their own. “It would be lovely to have children,” Paolo says carefully, noting the practical considerations given Kerry’s age. “But I want her to be healthy and happy above all.” Kerry adds playfully, “Nothing’s stopping it – it could happen.”

With a shared vision of equality, love, and family, Kerry and Paolo are embracing their relationship fully – from joint finances to everyday life. “I just want Kerry to feel that she’s got an equal,” Paolo explains. “It’s not about her bringing in the bread.”

Kerry Katona and Paolo Margaglione’s story proves that, even after public past heartbreaks, love can bloom in unexpected places – and when it does, it can be lasting, laughter-filled, and deeply meaningful.

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