'I never want to go back to that person again,' says Kerry Katona after watching that infamous This Morning interview

By Lucy Buckland


In control: Kerry Katona says she has been clean for two years and is counting the positives in her life


Four years ago Kerry Katona slurred her way through an interview on breakfast television.

Everyone thought it was the beginning of the end for the 31-year-old former Atomic Kitten's career.

But the mother-of-four has managed to turn her fortune around and swung full circle back into the nation's heart.

After a stint on Dancing On Ice, Celebrity Big Brother and a couple of heartfelt magazine interviews the former singer has been given a full time presenting job on This Morning.


And Kerry, who broke down when she watched her shambolic performance on This Morning yesterday on Daybreak, said she can finally see what was going wrong in her life and has vowed never to go back.

She told The Sun: 'I never want to go back to that person again. I think everybody gets lost, nobody is perfect.

'After the infamous interview, a lot of people would not have had a comeback.


In tears: Kerry Katona broke down yesterday as she watched the infamous interview


Full circle: Kerry Katona today (left) said she feels ashamed when she looks at pictures of her in 2008 (right)

Cheeky: Kerry said she has come so far she can now joke about her behaviour, but says she has learnt to stay on the straight and narrow


'When I watch that back, I feel so sorry for her, it's like I am watching someone else.'

The twice-wed mother, who says she has come full circle, blames an unhappy marriage and prescription drugs for her performance.

She said: 'When I look back to that era, it makes me cringe. I feel embarrassed and ashamed. I think after you hit rock bottom, the only way is up.'

Now the former reality star is counting her blessings.

Dark days: Kerry said she was unhappy in her marriage to Mark Croft -after their divorce he boasted he had 'bled her dry'


She said her children, new found presenting slot and personal life keep her going.

And Kerry, who said she has been clean for two years, feels like she has finally got the control back in her life.

As well as the This Morning slot, where Kerry will be sharing her expertise on this year's Dancing On Ice contestants, the former Queen of the jungle is also taking part in Channel 5's Celebrity Wedding planner.

Dancing On Ice: Kerry Katona, pictured here with dancing partner Dan Whiston, is now offering her own take on this year's show on This Morning


Kerry said she is pleased to be working with the This Morning crew as presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield are so family orientated.

The cheeky star even said when she saw Phillip at a party after that interview she told him she wanted to slur at him as a joke, showing how far her recovery has come.

But one thing which is definitely off the cards is another reality series.
Kerry said: 'I had a great experience doing the next chapter but I am glad its over.'



source:dailymail