Kerry Katona's Surprising Ultimatum to Fiancé Ryan Before Their Shocking Split

Kerry Katona, the reality TV star known for her colorful life, made a rather peculiar request to her fiancé, Ryan Mahoney, months before their split. In a move that could only be described as both bizarre and oddly candid, Kerry expressed to Ryan that he had her blessing to leave her for a "younger model" should he desperately wish to have a sixth child. I mean, who says that? Ah, the intricacies of modern romance!

This unusual declaration resurfaced recently, following the news that Kerry, 44, and her fiancé Ryan, 36, have now parted ways after six years of what one might call a rollercoaster relationship. Kerry hinted at the breakup in a comment on Instagram, which is the new modern way of announcing such scandals, of course. When fans were discussing her mother's hospital visit, one cheeky soul asked if her doctor was single. Kerry, clearly in a playful mood—or perhaps simply resigned to her fate—responded with a cheeky laugh emoji, "No, but I am!"

The spotlight shone brightly once again on Kerry and Ryan’s relationship. After all, we’ve all been privy to Kerry's musings about expanding her family, especially given that she already has five children from previous relationships. Back in February, she had even talked about considering surrogacy with Ryan, acknowledging the changes in her and Ryan’s baby-making discussions. Yet, let’s not forget Kerry’s resolute statement to OK! magazine that her days of pregnancy were firmly behind her, citing a past experience that was simply too much to endure again.

She passionately declared, "I don’t want to deprive him [Ryan], in fact, I’ve given him a pass and said, ‘If this is something you want to pursue, leave me now!’" Ah, the sweet smell of selflessness—or is it just a hint of resignation? Kerry elaborated, "Me and my kids should be enough for Ryan, and actually, I know we are." What a bold claim! She mused, "If I’m not, Ryan can always go off with a younger model and have a baby with her!" Can you feel the irony dripping from that statement?

Fast forward a few months and Kerry excitedly shared in her **New!** magazine column the delightfully unexpected news that a doctor had confirmed she still had ovarian follicles. To which she quipped, "I was told that I’ve still got follicles—meaning I could have another baby." Ah, the joy of reproductive health! However, she added with a touch of humor and pragmatism, "I would get a surrogate." Clearly, Kerry has thought this through.

But it’s not just babies on the horizon; Kerry’s relationship dynamics have also been up for discussion. She candidly revealed earlier this year that she felt "unsupported" by Ryan following reconstructive surgery on her nose—a delicate operation, no less. And in an even more recent column, she let her readers in on the juicy deets, describing how she and Ryan had been "arguing like cat and dog." Because, truly, what relationship doesn’t have its ups and downs?

In her musings for OK! magazine, Kerry didn’t mince words: "Ryan and I have been arguing like cat and dog [...] We’re not in a great place at the moment." Well, there’s nothing like a little honesty mixed with relatable comedy to keep the dialogue flowing. It seems Kerry Katona, in her wonderfully messy way, reminds us that love, life, and relationships are anything but simple.