Kerry Katona slammed by fans over 'insensitive' April Fool's Day pregnancy joke

Kerry Katona has revealed the reaction to her April Fool's Day pregnancy announcement "broke" her.The ex-Atomic Kitten singer, 41, says she is “sorry” to anyone she offended after made up she was expecting a baby on April 1.She posted a picture of an ultrasound scan image on her profile in view of her 798,000 followers.The former Atomic Kitten star was allegedly playing a prank on her boyfriend.Before deleting the post, Kerry edited the caption to: "Bloody knew you lot wouldn’t bloody believe me."Kerry addressed the backlash she received in OK! Magazine. She said: “I just want to clear something up and apologise to everyone."I took part in an April Fools day joke where I posted a picture of a baby scan on Instagram to prank (boyfriend) Ryan."She received a lot of backlash for upsetting people who aren’t able to have children or could have suffered a miscarriage.

It's been a busy week for Kerry Katona, with TV appearances and her daughter DJ's 8th birthday. Now, in her latest new magazine column, Kerry shares her views on everything from friendly divorces, to learning to ski at 41.The Atomic Kitten singer - who is mum to Molly, 20, Lilly, 19, Heidi, 15, Max, 13, and DJ - also shares an apology for an ill thought out April Fool's Day joke, in which she posted a fake pregnancy announcement. Are you an OK! VIP? If not, why not? lt's free - just pop your email address below! Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Keeping things civil in divorce There have been some changes in the divorce law, meaning that you no longer have to blame your partner in order to get a divorce.

Kerry Katona's daughter has broken down in tears as she received a new iPad to replace one that was nicked by car thieves.Dylan-Jorge ('DJ') received the gadget gift for her 8th birthday after losing hers when her mum's £110,000 Range Rover was stolen at Christmas.Former Atomic Kitten Kerry, 41, shared an emotional video of the moment her young girl opened the gift on her Instagram on Monday (April 4).DJ can be seen looking blankly from side to side in disbelief after peering in to the box, before reaching up to hug her mum with a big smile on her face.In a second video the girl is still hugging her as Kerry's boyfriend Ryan Mahoney lifts her up, with the mum expressing her joy through a cheer as DJ begins to cry.DJ then sits back down and smiles as she has a look at her replacement iPad.Captioning the sweet clip, Kerry said: "Seriously the best reaction ever! what a beautiful grateful little girl! She was so overwhelmed she cried. happy birthday beautiful xxxx her IPAD was stolen when my car got nicked so we got her a new one for her birthday."Fellow celebrities seemed to be heartened by DJ's present and her adorable reaction, with Ulrika Jonsson commenting with five red love hearts.

Kerry Katona cannot believe her daughter DJ is going to be turning eight this week - but our columnist says her milestone is "bittersweet" as she thinks about everything she went through with her daughter's father George Kay. She shared in her exclusive column - only available for OK! VIPs: "Despite everything I went through with her dad, George, I hope that he’s looking down on DJ and feeling proud. I’m extremely proud of her." Here, Kerry, 41, talks about her battles with bipolar as she talks of her heartbreak over Tom Parker's passing.

Kerry Katona has apologised after fans called her April Fools' Day pregnancy prank "disgusting".The star found herself facing a barrage of criticism after she posted a fake scan image on Instagram on April 1 and pretended to be pregnant.However, she has since taken the image down and said she didn't mean to upset people and feels "sick" that anyone would think she set out to cause offence."So here's me thinking I was posting the most unoriginal April Fools' joke by telling my other half he'd unintentionally knocked me up was the norm on the 1st April," she wrote on her Instagram Story."Lesson learnt!!!"Absolutely no malice and most certainly no intent to upset anyone!"I honestly feel sick to my core that anyone would think I would intentionally go out of my way to upset another human being!"Last time I do April Fool!" added the former Atomic Kitten, who is set to tie the knot with her fiancé Ryan Mahoney.Fans had said the mum-of-five's post missed the mark given how sensitive a topic pregnancy can be.One posted on Instagram: "Pregnancy tests, pregnancy scans are no joke.""Kerry Katona faking pregnancy for April Fools' then deleting it is just f****** weird," said another."Very insensitive of you to put up a fake scan," one fan said.One of Kerry's followers said the star should be "ashamed", adding: "Disgusting."Others said it just wasn't funny.A spokesperson has been quoted as saying that Kerry actually intended the joke for her fiancé Ryan, but that she accidentally uploaded it to her public Instagram account, and not the private one that she reserves for those close to her.Daily Star has contacted a representative for Kerry for comment. For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one

Kerry Katona has said she's proud to have bipolar and shared her hopes to become a "beacon" for those struggling with mental health.The 41 year old was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2005 and three years later in 2008 she hit the headlines for her interview on This Morning, as she was seen slurring her words. Kerry has gone on to enjoy a successful life and career in the wake of the interview – but the star candidly admits she was "ridiculed and mocked" and called a "car crash" for the interview after previously admitting she felt "suicidal" afterwards.

Kerry Katona has left fans swooning after she paid a sweet tribute to her adorable daughter Dylan-Jorge ahead of her 8th birthday next week.Taking to Instagram to gush over her daughter, Kerry posted a sweet snap and penned: "This little bunny is gonna 8 on Monday!!!!!! Where has the time gone!!!"Dylan-Jorge is Kerry's youngest child, and is set to turn eight on Monday (April 4).Licking her lips as she pulled apart a croissant, Dylan-Jorge can be seen donning bunny ears and a stylish jacket as she posed for the snap."She is so beautiful like her mummy and sisters," one fan penned in the comments section.Another added: "Stunning photo. The image of her mum."A third person commented: "I just love her little face! So sweet."Kerry welcomed Dylan-Jorge in 2014 when she was with her late ex George Kay.George, who was a former rugby league player, was just 39 when he passed away from a drug overdose, five years after DJ was born.Kerry has recently opened up about her young daughter meeting her now-step-dad, Kerry's partner Ryan.

Despite the warmer weather the UK experienced last week, the sunshine has quickly disappeared and replaced with freezing temperatures. Spring may have arrived and the clocks have finally gone forward, but it isn't quite time to pack away our winter coats just yet. With temperatures across the UK continuing to plummet, many have jetted off to hotter locations to get their sunshine fix, including a string of celebs.

Kerry Katona has issued an apology in the wake of the backlash she received for her April Fool’s pregnancy announcement. Kerry, 41, took to Instagram earlier today, Friday 1 April, where she shared a snap of an ultrasound scan. She wrote alongside it: “Love you @ryanmahoney_7," with a love heart emoji.

Kerry Katona has been blasted by fans for posting a fake pregnancy announcement on social media for April Fool's Day.

Kerry Katona tried to tease her fans that she was expecting her sixth child with fiancé Ryan Maloney by posting an ultrasound scan on her Instagram page. But, after clocking it was an April Fool, followers have called the star out.The 41 year old - who previously opened up about changing her mind over wanting to have more children in the future - was quick to jump on the bandwagon as she shared a picture of a scan with the words: "Love you @ryanmahoney_7," with a love heart emoji. Kerry went on to reassure her fans that it was an April Fools as she edited her caption soon after adding: "Bloody knew you lot wouldn't believe me!!!" with three laughing face emojis.

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Kerry Katona has revealed her daughter Lilly McFadden’s name was inspired by hit TV sitcom Friends. Kerry, 41, who shares 19-year-old Lilly with ex-husband Brian McFadden, made the revelation as she discussed Kylie Jenner’s decision to change her son’s name from Wolf.The former Atomic Kitten star admitted that Kylie, 24, has “definitely done the right thing”, and told how she also struggled to find a moniker for her second daughter.

Atomic Kitten star Liz McClarnon has revealed that she is engaged to her mystery boyfriend after he proposed to her on his birthday.The 40 year old broke the happy news on her Instagram page on Thursday as she posted a black and white photo of herself looking at the camera whilst flashing her engagement ring as she embraced her man. Liz’s new fiance kept his identity concealed in the picture and was shown with his back turned, however appeared just as excited to be engaged as he was seen gripping onto Liz tightly.

Former Westlife bandmate Brian McFadden has taken to social media to pay tribute to Tom Parker.Tom’s wife Kelsey, 32, announced the heartbreaking news today, March 30, that the singer had passed away aged 33 from cancer. In light of the tragic news, dozens of Tom’s celebrity friends have paid their condolences, with Brian, 41, describing the late father-of-two as his “brother”. Sharing a selfie of the pair of them on the slopes together, Brain wrote: “My heart is broken.

Kerry Katona has shared a positive update on her health, revealing that she is no longer taking medication for her bipolar but admits she often suffers from manic episodes.The former singer, 41, has never shied away from discussing her health and lifestyle, admitting that her famous interview on This Morning back in 2008 was not related to drink or drugs.Kerry appeared to slur her words during the interview with Fern Britton and Phillip Schofield, with many claiming she was under the influence – a claim she has always denied and insisted it was the result of her bipolar meds.Speaking on GB News' Breakfast with Eamonn & Isabel, she revealed that she has stopped taking medication.Sharing an insight on her current condition, Kerry explained: "I'm very hyper and I get very manic."I have really manic episodes and these can last for weeks and then I come crashing down, that is almost like being on a drug itself."They are the traits of being on some kind of drug anyway."The television star went on to say: "I went on lots of different medications which they call it trial and error to find the right kind of dosage for your manic and depressive episodes."There was a very famous interview where because of my medication, it makes your speech very very slowly because I can be very manic and things are 100 miles an hour in my head I'm very animated but I'm on no medication at the moment."Isabel interjected, adding: "That's your choice then, does it dampen how you feel? I ask you that because we look at people like Kanye West for example who has very publicly been having displays of bipolar recently, these long episodes."But also many people say he's a genius, are you afraid of taking medication because you'll lose some of the benefits

Last year saw our very own OK! columnist and former singer Kerry Katona have her car, as well as numerous expensive possessions kept inside, stolen from outside her home in broad daylight. Now, almost four months later, the Atomic Kitten icon has revealed that the experience is still having an impact on her relationship with fiancee Ryan Mahoney. Mum-of-five Kerry exclusively told OK! that she and her family are "trying to move past" the traumatic event which left her "shaken up" for weeks later.