Kerry Katona reveals she’s living with ‘secret’ boyfriend for a year and a half – despite Celebs Go Dating appearance

KERRY Katona let slip that she’s been living with her boyfriend for over a year – and during her stint on Celebs Go Dating.

The Atomic Kitten singer paid tribute to Ryan Mahoney, 31, in a post on Instagram as she praised him for helping her take care of her kids.

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Kerry, 39, hit back at reports that Ryan is a “toyboy” on Instagram today as she said: “Me and my toyboy lover!!!!!! Think because I’ve kept our relationship very quite and out of the media people may think we’ve only just got together!

“He’s not a bloody child he’s 31 although he sometimes acts like one. We’ve been together for over a year and a half, we live together… I trust him with my life and my children!!!

“It’s not like I’m going out on the piss I’m at bloody work!!! But saves me paying for a sitter ??????? love you @ryanmahoney_7”

Kerry’s stint on Celebs Go Dating aired back in March.

She entertained viewers on the show by acting up on dates, including one where she asked a man “how big’s your c***?” before immediately storming off.

But Kerry’s confidence was down to the fact she already had a man at home.

In January The Sun exclusively revealed Kerry was in a secret relationship with Ryan – something she denied.

The reality star spent time with the hunk in private, with close pals confirming to The Sun that their romance was very much back on.

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An insider said: “Kerry has been telling friends she’s in love with Ryan and believes he is The One.

“The couple briefly split at the end of October (2018) before Kerry was confirmed for Celebs Go Dating – but they have since rekindled their romance despite her filming for the series.

“They haven’t exactly been discrete about keeping their relationship under wraps as Ryan was spotted at Kerry’s house and even driving her car last week.”

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Kerry isn’t the first star of Celebs Go Dating to rekindle with an ex-boyfriend during the making of the E4 show.

Olivia Attwood, who featured on the series last year, was in a secret romance with footballer Bradley Dack despite claiming to be single.

The pair tried to dispel reports they were back together in November – but it wasn’t long before they went Instagram official just weeks later.

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