Kerry Katona, the former Atomic Kitten star, brought a wave of laughter to Good Morning Britain on Wednesday when she cheekily turned down Ed Balls' request for a 'mates rates' discount on her OnlyFans page. Joining the show with her daughter Heidi, Kerry took the opportunity to address the critics questioning her parenting style after a TikTok video with her daughter sparked some controversy.
“I don't think it's fair to judge my daughter for my mistakes, it's completely unfair. I brought my children up differently – do as I say, not as I do. What annoyed me more than anything is – you can come for me all you want, but not my children.”
Kerry stood her ground against the backlash, emphasizing her right to raise her children as she sees fit and defending her choices in providing for her family.
The former politician Ed Balls was quick to humorously clarify his position, jokingly stating, "I don't need it, I'm already subscribed!" before immediately reassuring viewers, "By the way, that was a joke, I am not, I don't even know what it is!" His co-host Susanna Reid lightened the mood further, suggesting she had "been living in the wilderness" for not knowing about Kerry's OnlyFans page.
Kerry reflected on her past, candidly sharing her experiences growing up and how glamour modeling was her escape from foster care, helping her build a new life. "Back in the day, we did FHM, Nuts, all the soap stars did it," she said, noting how the industry has evolved into the digital age with platforms like OnlyFans.
Heidi also defended her mother against accusations of reveling in her fortune, adding her voice to affirm Kerry's parenting and commitment. "I know my mum, she's an amazing parent," Heidi stated, addressing the journalist's criticism of their TikTok video.
Kerry concluded with a powerful message on supporting women, expressing her pride in overcoming her struggles and turning her life around. "I've been to the depths of hell and the fact that I'm sat here today, I give myself credit," she declared, urging society to uplift rather than tear down individuals who have fought hard to succeed.