Kerry Katona admits she hasn't spoken to former Atomic Kitten bandmate Liz McClarnon in YEARS after singer announced surprise pregnancy at 44

Daily Mail​

21-05-2025

Kerry Katona admits she hasn't spoken to her former Atomic Kitten bandmate Liz McClarnon in years as she gushed she will be a 'phenomenal mother'.
Singer Liz, 44, announced last month that she is pregnant with her first child, after a two-decade struggle to conceive.
And Kerry insists there is no 'bad blood' from her side and has wished her ex bandmate well in her pregnancy and motherhood.
Writing in her New! column, she said: 'Massive congratulations to my former Atomic Kitten bandmate, Liz McClarnon, who is pregnant at 44.
'I think she's going to make a wonderful mum. I'm so excited and happy for her - she's going to be amazing.'
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'I haven't spoke to her in years but there's no bad blood from me whatsoever. I wish her nothing but love, joy and happiness. She'll be a phenomenal mother,' she added.
Kerry, who was just 18 when she joined Atomic Kitten, quit the band in 2001 after falling pregnant with her first child with her then-husband Brian McFadden - and was replaced by Jenny Frost.
In 2020, Atomic Kitten reunited for the first time in 15 years as they recorded a special version of their hit single Whole Again for the Euros, which original member Kerry was notably absent.
Kerry addressed the group's return at the time, telling one of her Instagram fans she 'never left' the band and thought they were 'on a break'.
The media personality speculated the reason why she kept being left out of their reunions saying she believed that they didn't like her.
She told OK! at the time: 'I was never asked to be part of it – I don't know why! I get the feeling they don't like me.'
The former popstar added that Natasha, Liz, and Jenny decided to 'crack on without her' but added: 'I wish them all the best.'
In 2023, Kerry made a heartbreaking plea to ex bandmates Liz and Natasha, urging if they could put their ongoing feud to bed so they can be friends again.
Kerry wrote in her new! magazine column 'life is too short' and she is 'really sad' that she doesn't speak to her band anymore.
She wrote: 'When something like this happens it brings home how I feel about my relationship with the Atomic Kitten girls.
'It's really sad that we don't talk. I've reached out to them so many times. Life is too short.'
Kerry, who was just 18 when she joined the group, revealed how the band used to fight back in the day before she was replaced by Jenny.
She continued: 'I remember some of the fights we had in Atomic Kitten back in the day. Once, Liz punched me from behind after we had a little row. I was furious and got my own back.
'I made her get changed in the toilets at SMTV Live, then I stamped on her feet while we were up on stage singing Whole Again.'
It comes as Liz revealed she is pregnant with her first child, after a two-decade struggle to conceive.
The singer shared the happy news in an Instagram post telling her followers she has finally become pregnant after years of 'painful' IVF.
Liz married her husband Peter Cho in June 2023, but didn't reveal his identity to her followers until they celebrated their first wedding anniversary last year.
In the sweet clip, Liz could be seen sitting on a park bench before turning around to reveal her bump.
During the video, she said: 'I've been keeping a secret from you, and I've mostly kept myself off social media because sometimes it was hard to smile.
'But after years of sometimes quite painful IVF and dark times, I'm pregnant! We feel like we've been given the world.'
Liz captioned the post: 'I started to record a video of me just telling you but I got too emotional so I thought I'd just hide behind this little announcement instead.
'I just can't believe we're here. So many have been through exactly what I went through and worse. ❤️
'I want to share what I can and add my voice and ears to those who already help others understand or deal with all that comes with IVF and loss after so much hope.
'I've been a part of some beautifully supportive communities. I'm so grateful.'
Her post was soon flooded with congratulations from her celebrity pals, including her former Atomic Kitten bandmate Natasha Hamilton.
She wrote: 'Literally couldn't be any happier for you both! After all you've been through, this little miracle is everything.'