Kerry Katona's ex Brian McFadden too skint to mount law fight

06/09/2009

KERRY'S worried ex husband Brian McFadden has pleaded for her to give him custody of their two daughters - but he admitted he's TOO BROKE to launch a legal battle.

Fearful for the girls' plight living amid their mum's problems, he said: "I want Kerry to give me the kids, and me and my mum will look after them for the next six months to a year to give her time to get her life together.

"Then they can go back. It's important to the kids to be with her."

Amazingly he added: "And Mark is a good stepdad, the kids love him. I don't know about what else he does, but he's a good stepdad to them."

Speaking on Irish TV, 29-year-old McFadden: "Kerry can't afford a court case at the moment, neither of us can.

"Our last one pretty much cleaned me out."

He confessed his money- making career in Ireland and the UK is finished and he has now carved out a new life in Australia with fiancée Delta Goodrem in Australia.

"People think because I was in Westlife I must have millions of pounds," said Brian. "But I still have to work to live."

He admitted: "I've seen the video of Kerry taking coke and all the manic craziness - it's a really unstable environment for the kids. Kerry was always troubled but it just seems to be escalating into something ridiculous.

"We split up over five years ago and I haven't spoken to her in well over four years. We can't speak to each other. I wish it was different but we can't agree on anything and it just becomes fighting and aggression."

Brian then defended his decision not to return to Ireland sooner when it became clear that Kerry's self-destruction was spiralling out of control.

He said: "People keep saying, 'Why aren't you here all the time?' or 'Why don't you get a house in Manchester?' and it's because I can't get work here."

But Brian vowed that will change if he succeeds in his latest bid to get his two girls - Molly, seven, and Lilly-Sue, six.

"If I have full custody and get the kids I WILL come back to Ireland," he pledged.

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brian said "me and my mum will look after the kids if i get custody" what about him and delta looking after them till there old enough 2 make up there own minds i know all children need there mother but they all so need a stable enviroment, all they keep talking about is money but the kids need there mother and father so get use r act 2gether and start putting there needs first,
If that was any other joe soap social services would b in there like a light....

By amorob. Posted September 12 2009 at 1:05 AM.

Well he left Westlife, ostensibly to spend more time with his family, renewed his marraige vows and all th ewhil ehaving a relationship with another woman and singing about faithful love. What nonsense! I don`t want to hear anu more hypocrisy.

By geraldine. Posted September 10 2009 at 9:29 PM.

i watched his interview with ryan on sat night, was disgusted he should have never been so far away from those kid 2 begin with, he will pass those kids on to his mam in dublin and off back 2 his own life in ozzy, how any father could carry on the way he has, his father is having op this week, maybe thats why he is back. he mentioned he cant earn a living in ireland & uk, so what better, off been on dole and have kids wit u and happy, than off livin high life, has he no guilt, he will when those kids are grown, bout time he steppped up to being a dad and stop running away and leaving mammy to clean up his mess.

By gg. Posted September 7 2009 at 12:55 PM.

Aw diddums. How big of him to say he will have the kids for a six month stint. He should be around for a lot more than that. These are his children. You can't just up and go half way round to world because 'you can't get work'. As for being skint, yeah right. Kerry says she's skint and look at the holidays she has! Wish I was that 'skint'.

By Bev. Posted September 6 2009 at 7:27 PM.

Oh what a shame poor bloke, he hasn't a clue what it means to be skint. Ever thought of what is like having to sell something in order to get money. You sad muppet.

By Ally. Posted September 6 2009 at 4:33 PM.

sad,he dose not seem all that intrested.

By susan. Posted September 6 2009 at 11:09 AM.

Too broke? Can't be bothered, more like.

By RMD. Posted September 6 2009 at 9:09 AM.

Brian should be here in the UK to help look after the children, since when was it accceptable to move to the other side of the world for love and abandon your kids? I know a father who was worried about moving 40 miles away from his children! The most precious gift to give your children is time and not just a few quid in the bank every month. Brian should put his duty as a father above all else even if he has to sacrifice his own happiness for a few years. If I was him I wouldn't have wanted to leave them with Kerry full time and would have stuck around to ensure my childrens health and wellbeing

By Jalfie. Posted September 6 2009 at 9:34 AM.

Did'nt his parents teach him when you become a parent your kids come first and that does'nt mean moving to the other side of the world and leaving them with druggies. Or with your mother.

By sah. Posted September 6 2009 at 8:42 AM.

Delta wont be to happy to learn that he doesnt have much money to warant a court battle she doesnt want poor x boy band member I am sure!

By rachael. Posted September 6 2009 at 8:06 AM.

There's plenty of work here, but no more overpaid stuff like boy bands. He says he's prepared for a six month stint looking after his kids, by getting his mum to have them? He doesn't read like a good father.

By robert. Posted September 6 2009 at 5:54 AM.

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