Former Atomic Kitten singer Kerry Katona has spoken warmly about her close friendship with media personality Katie Price, describing her as “the love of my life” and one of the most loyal friends she has ever had.
During a recent appearance on the Zingo Bingo video series Your Era, Katona reflected on their long-standing bond and the unique connection they share after spending decades in the public eye.
Speaking about Price, Katona said she deeply values their friendship and believes few people truly understand the pressures of fame the way they understand each other.
“She’s the most loyal friend in the world. There’s no one else who understands what it’s like being in this industry the way we do,” she said.
Katona also recalled the intense media attention both stars faced during the height of their careers in the late 1990s and early 2000s. She said that period was overwhelming, revealing that dozens of photographers used to wait outside her home every day.
Looking back, she said she feels emotional but proud to have been part of what she described as a nostalgic era of pop culture, when pop stars attracted huge public attention and fans often sent handwritten letters.
Earlier this year, Katona and Price took their friendship to the stage by embarking on a UK tour together, where they openly discussed different aspects of their personal and professional lives.
Katona explained that the 38-day tour strengthened their friendship, although the demanding travel schedule made the experience exhausting. She said the purpose of organizing the tour was to inspire people to support and uplift one another.
She also defended Price against criticism she often receives online, praising her resilience and determination to keep moving forward despite public backlash.
According to Katona, women should support each other and encourage one another rather than compete or bring each other down.
Meanwhile, Katona has also hinted at possible plans to move abroad next year with her boyfriend, Paolo Margaglione, along with their children.