She got engaged to her now-fiancé Ryan Mahoney on Wednesday.
And, Kerry Katona, 39, has revealed that she ‘should be dead’ as the singer experienced seizures after taking cocaine during her previous battle with drug addiction.
The former Atomic Kitten star also admitted that believes she was saved from death in order ‘to help inspire others’ as she announced plans to become a motivational speaker.
No way! Kerry Katona, 39, has revealed that she ‘should be dead’ as the singer experienced seizures after taking cocaine during her previous battle with drug addiction (pictured in 2008)
Speaking in her latest YouTube video, Kerry – who started taking drugs aged 14 – said: ‘I should be dead now, I took that much cocaine i used to have fits.
‘When I used to come back around it was like I was wrapped in wings of angels.’
The star – who checked herself into rehab in 2008 and 2010 – was having an inking of her ex husband’s name covered up as she revealed plans to become a motivational speaker.
She said: ‘Someone definitely saved me. I think I’m here now to help others. I want to be a motivational speaker.
Purpose: The former Atomic Kitten star also admitted that believes she was saved from death in order ‘to help inspire others’ as she announced plans to become a motivational speaker
Candid: Speaking in her latest YouTube video, Kerry – who started taking drugs aged 14 – said: ‘I should be dead now, I took that much cocaine i used to have fits’
‘I’m dead funny and I want to bring humour into addiction and into mental health. Laughter can get you through so much. I know I’m here to help others, inspire others.’
The singer has come a long way since her past battle with depression and addiction, which saw her try and take her own life at her lowest ebb in 2012.
Kerry’s revelation comes after the Atomic Kitten star’s boyfriend Ryan, 31, proposed during a family holiday in Spain.
The pair got engaged on Wednesday, but in a sweet gesture first asked her kids for their mum’s hand in marriage.
The star – who checked herself into rehab in 2008 and 2010 – was having an inking of her ex husband’s name covered up as she revealed plans to become a motivational speaker
Honest: Kerry has openly spoken about her drug addiction issues (pictured in 2000)
When Kerry weds her new fiancé it will be her fourth marriage. She was previously married to Brian McFadden, 40, Mark Croft, 49, and late ex-husband George Kay.
In pictures obtained by OK! Online, personal trainer Ryan can be seen down on one knee as he surprised Kerry during her early 40th birthday celebrations in Spain.
A source close to the pair told the publication: ‘Ryan is really close to all of Kerry’s kids so he made sure he involved them before asking for Kerry’s hand in marriage.
Kerry Katona is ENGAGED! The news comes after the Atomic Kitten star’s boyfriend Ryan, 31, proposed during a family holiday in Spain
Sweet! In pictures obtained by OK! Online , Ryan can be seen down on one knee as he surprised Kerry during her early 40th birthday celebrations in Spain (Pictured at her party)
‘He got Kerry a massive two carat diamond ring and showed it to the girls first and they all loved it.’
The source explained that Kerry was speechless after being proposed to on the roof of Silverfield villa in Granada, Spain and took a while to say yes while Ryan waited with a ‘massive grin’ on his face.
‘Because they’d all been celebrating Kerry’s birthday it was the perfect party for the engagement too. There was a chef cooking them food and even a DJ playing music too.’
Smitten: Kerry was speechless after being proposed to on the roof of Silverfield villa in Granada, Spain and took a while to say yes while Ryan waited with a ‘massive grin’ on his face
Loved-up: Back in June, Kerry praised Ryan for being ‘the most normal relationship she’s ever had and revealed she wanted him to propose
To make things extra special, Kerry’s kids had laid out rose petals on the floor ahead of Ryan’s proposal.
MailOnline has contacted Kerry Katona’s representatives for comment.
Kerry shares children Molly, 18, and Lilly-Sue, 17, with Westlife star ex-husband Brian McFadden.
The singer also has Heidi, 13, and Maxwell, 12, with ex-husband Mark Croft and Dylan-Jorge, six, with late ex-husband George Kay.
She said of Ryan in June: ‘He’s dedicated, determined and loyal and he’s been an incredible father figure to my kids’ (above with daughters Heidi and Dylan Jorge)
Brood: Kerry shares Molly, 18, and Lilly-Sue, 17, with ex-husband Brian McFadden; Heidi, 13, and Maxwell, 12, with ex-husband Mark Croft, and Dylan-Jorge, six, with late ex-husband George Kay (Pictured in 2017)
Back in June, Kerry praised Ryan for being ‘the most normal relationship she’s ever had and revealed she wanted him to propose.
Speaking to New! Magazine, the ex Atomic Kitten star gushed about her love for Ryan saying: ‘I can’t see my life with anyone else, I trust him implicitly.’
‘He’s dedicated, determined and loyal and he’s been an incredible father figure to my kids.
She added, at the time: ‘I’ve been looking at Cartier rings and I’ve even called up enquiring about one.’
Back in the day: Kerry, pictured in March 2003, first found love with Westlife’s Brian McFadden, but they divorced in 2006 after four years of marriage
Exes: The singer shares daughters Molly, 18 and Lily-Sue, 17 with Brian (pictured 2001)
Kerry and Ryan originally started dating in June 2018 but split in October 2018 after just four months of dating, following their ‘make or break’ trip to Thailand.
They rekindled their romance in summer 2019. Writing in her column for new! magazine last year, the mother-of-five, branded the hunk a ‘godsend’ after her ex-husband George died in an abrupt, drug-related death in a Holiday Inn on July 6 at the age of 39.
She also insisted the on-off couple were trying to keep their relationship out of the spotlight.
Short-lived: In 2005, the star then struck up a volatile relationship with Dave Cunningham, calling off their short-lived engagement following a huge fight in Spain (Pictured in 2005)
Throwback: The singer also has Heidi, 13, and Maxwell, 12, with ex-husband Mark Croft (Pictured in 2008)
Kerry said: ‘He’s been a good friend to me and over the last few months we just decided to give it a go.
‘He’s been a godsend recently when I’ve needed him most. We’re settled, committed, my kids love him and so do I.
‘In my mind, the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.
‘So this time I’m finally dating a man who has a job, his own money, and is very happy to stay out of the media.’
Missed: Kerry is mum to Dylan-Jorge, six, who she shared with her late ex husband George Kay who she was with on-and-off between 2013 and 2017 (pictured together in 2014)
Brief fling: The mother-of-five struck up a relationship with James English in August 2017 but split just two months later (pictured)