Kerry Katona has finally addressed the explosive claims surrounding Katie Price’s whirlwind marriage — but her carefully chosen words may have said more than she intended.
The former Atomic Kitten star, 45, was drawn into the drama after reports emerged that Katie’s new husband Lee Andrews allegedly punched Kerry’s boyfriend Paolo Margaglione during a heated row in Dubai. While Lee has denied the allegations, the incident has continued to spark intense speculation.
Kerry and Paolo had joined Katie, 47, and Lee, 42, on what was meant to be a glamorous honeymoon getaway. But the trip reportedly took a dramatic turn when tensions flared between Lee and Katie — prompting Paolo to step in.
According to claims, Lee reacted angrily and threw punches, with one allegedly landing on Paolo’s head. The shocking confrontation is said to have unfolded rapidly, leaving those involved stunned.
Speaking on Paul C Brunson’s We Need To Talk podcast, Kerry made it clear she was unwilling to fuel the fire — but subtly distanced herself from her friend’s choices.
She said: I have no comment. I am not giving this any oxygen. There you go, that’s it. I love Kate to bits.
Yet moments later, she delivered a telling remark that hinted at underlying tension, saying: That’s it, I’m not giving it any oxygen. I don’t agree with all the choices she makes. End of.
Despite remaining tight-lipped about the alleged altercation, Kerry’s actions spoke volumes — with reports claiming she has since unfollowed Lee on Instagram and cut ties with him completely.
Paolo, meanwhile, avoided directly confirming the incident but made his admiration for Katie clear, saying she is an incredible person who simply wants to be loved and deserves happiness.
He said: Kate one on one as a person is amazing. I’ve met her enough times to make a judgment of her. I think she’s an incredible person. I really do. I think she wants to be loved. I think she deserves to be loved.
Kerry echoed the sentiment, emphasizing their deep bond despite their differences. She explained that while they may live very different lives, their shared experiences — including motherhood, failed marriages, financial struggles, and past mistakes — have created an unbreakable understanding between them.
She said: Our lives are very mirrored. There’s nobody in this industry who understands what I’ve been through like Kate, and no-one understands what Kate’s been through like I do.
The TV personality also revealed she had grown proud watching Katie seemingly take inspiration from her during their recent tour together, adding that she wanted the public to see the version of Katie she knows behind the headlines.
Still, when pressed on the Dubai incident, Kerry firmly shut down any further discussion, insisting: We’re gonna leave it there. It’s not my story to tell either.
The alleged clash reportedly cut the luxury trip short, with Paolo flying home just 14 hours after arriving — a detail that has only intensified speculation about what really happened behind closed doors.
And while Kerry continues to stand by her long-time friend, her blunt admission — that she doesn’t agree with all of Katie’s choices — suggests this latest chapter may have left deeper cracks than either is willing to publicly reveal.
