Kerry Katona has famously had a string of high-profile relationships and has just launched a new romance with personal trainer Paolo Margaglione.
However, arguably one of her most turbulent romances was with former taxi driver Mark Croft, who she blamed for contributing to her drug use – which he denied.
The couple got married in 2007 after a year of dating and had two children together – Heidi, 18, and Maxwell, 17 – before going their separate ways in 2011.
Their very public split was marred by accusations of unfaithfulness, and Kerry later admitted she cheated on Mark with ex Royal Marine Kevin Green.
Following their volatile break-up, Kerry then blamed him for contributing to her drug use.
Since then, Mark, 54, has all but shied the spotlight and now lives a much more modest life away from fame, having gotten remarried since their split.
Arguably one of Kerry Katona’s most turbulent romances was with former taxi driver Mark Croft (both pictured in 2009), who she famously blamed for contributing to her drug use
Since then, Mark, 54, has all but shied the spotlight and now lives a much more modest life away from fame, having gotten remarried to wife Kelly Croft since their split
Mark, originally from Wigan, now lives in Bolton with his second wife Kelly Croft, 37, who he married in 2016.
They share a child together while Mark also has a daughter from a previous relationship. She lives in Warrington with her mother.
Little else is known about Mark’s life since separating from Kerry, who recently admitted her affair during their marriage was the ‘best thing she ever did’.
In 2023, Kerry exclusively spoke on Slingo’s Getting Lippy Gossip Show alongside host Emma Conybeare and MailOnline’s Rebecca Lawrence about her affair.
‘I had an affair myself when I was with Mark Croft and it was the best thing that I ever did,’ she shared.
‘We were both married we both fell madly in love with each other he did leave his wife for a little bit but for me that just… it saved my life.’
That same year, Kerry claimed she and her children no longer have any contact with Mark but said she told her daughter Heidi she could put them in touch if she desired.
She told Closer: ‘Despite how I feel about Mark, I don’t want her to have any regrets. Max can’t even remember what Mark looks like and he’s not interested in the slightest, but I understand Heidi wanting to be a Daddy’s girl.’
Mark, originally from Wigan, now lives in Bolton with Kelly Croft, 37, who he married in 2016. They share a son and he also has a daughter from another relationship
Kerry and Mark (pictured in 2008) got married in 2007 after a year of dating and had two children together – Heidi, 18, and Maxwell, 17 – before going their separate ways in 2011
The pair had a turbulent relationship after marrying at Gretna Green on Valentine’s Day in 2007.
Their wedding came six days before the birth of their daughter Heidi. In April 2008, they welcomed a son, Maxwell Mark.
Shortly after the ceremony, reports alleged that Mark slept with a former lover in the days following their engagement and also had an affair with a second woman.
They split for good in 2010, when Kerry was introduced to ex Royal Marine Kevin in January when he agreed to help out at a weight-loss bootcamp course in Kent.
The singer admitted to kissing Kevin but insists the relationship didn’t develop any further because they were both married.
Kerry and Mark had several public bust-ups over the course of their relationship, with the singer previously blaming him for contributing to her public battle with drugs.
Speaking in 2010, he owned up to his obsession with spending her money and revealed how he helped squander her millions, leaving her bankrupt, but claimed allegations he was behind her drugs problems were untrue.
Mark told how he blew £1.4million on flash cars, casting a £135,000 Ferrari aside simply because it was too wide for Sainsbury’s car park.
Speaking in 2010, he owned up to his obsession with spending her money and revealed how he helped squander her millions, leaving her bankrupt (they are pictured in 2008)
Kerry was made bankrupt in 2008 for failing to deliver the final £87,000 of a £417,000 tax bill.
He told now-defunct The News Of The World at the time: ‘If someone said to you, ”You don’t have to work”, because they have loads of money, what would you do? I’ve had the life of Riley.’
Speaking about her three marriages a defiant Kerry insisted in 2023 that she doesn’t regret anything she’s done in life, claiming: ‘I’ve not made mistakes, they’ve all been lessons.’
The TV personality was married to Brian McFadden from 2002 to 2006 and their share kids Molly, 23, and Lilly Sue, 22.
She was also married to the late George Kay from 2014 to 2017 and they share one child – DJ, 10.
Kerry famously dated artist Steve Alce back in 2012, but less than a year later the fast-moving romance was over.
She also dated Emily In Paris star Lucien Laviscount 12 years ago, dubbing them ‘friends with benefits’.
In more recent years, Kerry had a six-year relationship with Ryan Mahoney, but she ended their engagement in November over a ‘breach of trust’.
In more recent years, Kerry had a six-year relationship with Ryan Mahoney, but she ended their engagement in November over a ‘breach of trust’
After their split, Kerry went public with Paolo Margaglione, 33, earlier this month, passionately kissing and holding hands with the trainer, who’s 10 years her junior
After their split, Kerry went public with Paolo Margaglione, 33, earlier this month, passionately kissing and holding hands with the trainer, who’s 10 years her junior.
But Kerry’s new romance was then thrown into doubt amid claims Paolo is only interested in ‘fame’ and growing his public profile.
Paolo’s former girlfriend claimed she was dating him when he went on Celebs Go Daing and accused him of two-timing her with the Atomic Kitten star.
