Kerry Katona reveals struggle to prevent second bankruptcy... which she knew was coming

The news of her second bankruptcy has been met by mixed opinions.
But Kerry Katona is determined to change public opinion and assure that she did what she could to prevent it happening once again.
Speaking to Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langford on This Morning on Thursday the mother-of-four insisted: ‘I took any job I could to stop it happening.’
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Did what she could: Kerry Katona has opened up about her second bankruptcy on This Morning on Thursday

Putting on a brave face the 32-year-old began: ‘Seriously I’m not after sympathy. It’s not an easy option going into bankruptcy.’
Explaining how her money troubles got out of control again, she explained: ‘I stayed bankrupt for a good few years. I paid nearly half a million back. 
‘It was an 82,000 tax bill that made me bankrupt. I’ve paid more tax back than the majority of people have in a life time.’

Paid up: Kerry revealed that she had been paying tax but her latest bill was just too high

Loved up: The star was joined on the sofa by her fiance George Kay who she says has been a support to her

When questioned by Eamonn if her issue was an inability to pay tax, she denied it saying: ‘As I say I knew this second bankruptcy was coming.’
But the star, who was joined by her fiancé George Kay on the sofa, admitted that the first time round her bankruptcy was due to her being hit by a large tax bill after not putting aside money each month. 
Continuing: ‘Well I want to make it really clear you’re not going to see me have a breakdown. You’re not going to see money bring me down.’ 

Kerry Katona: 'I've paid more tax than most people pay in...

On hold: The couple admitted that they would be taking a more sensible approach towards their wedding

Quizzed: Eamonn didn't hold back when it came to his line of questioning

It wasn’t all doom and gloom about her money issues throughout the interview though, Kerry and George also took the opportunity to talk about how they met. 
George revealed: ‘We used to knock about as kids together.’
And when asked what she was like at that age, he replied:  ‘She was beautiful but very very loud. Nothing’s changed. I’ve always loved her I think, you were beautiful, weren’t you?
Her muscly man continued: ‘I did ask her to marry me when I was sixteen, ’ but  he admitted he had had a few to drink at the time and it wasn’t in all seriousness. 

Bright and breezy: Kerry wore a pair of loose fitting blue trousers and a pink vest top

  

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Speaking about how the recent bankruptcy affects the wedding, George said: ‘It doesn’t mean no wedding. We just have to look at it sensibly. We don’t need to rush into it.’

Joking about their relationship, bubbly Kerry said: ‘This puts rumours to bed that George is with me for my money. Back then I was unwell.’
However Eamonn wasn’t entirely convinced and said to George: ‘I like her very much but if I was you I would say to myself ‘she’s a lovely girl but she might be trouble.’’

Childhood sweethearts: The couple spoke about how they had met when they were 14 years old and used to hang out

Not rising to the question and remaining devoted, he replied: ‘I think I love the challenge.’
Loved up Kerry continued: ‘I’ve never felt more secure. I never have insecurities. He always says you’ve never had anyone to care for you.’
Concluding her interview she said: ‘What I’ve learnt in life is I feel very grateful, I feel very blessed. Money isn’t everything, I’ve got my health, happiness and it feels like I’ve got all the money in the world because I’ve got all that.'

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Charlie and Callum kiss and cuddle as things hot up in the Big Brother house

It seems like romance is blossoming in the Big Brother house between Charlie and Callum.
The pair have been spotted kissing and canoodling in upcoming scenes from the show.
Charlie is seen leaning over Callum's shoulder while he kisses her on the cheek, but the moment looks much more intimate than an embrace between friends.

Enjoying a kiss and a cuddle: Callum was seen kissing Charlie as the pair snuggled up together

Callum wasn't the only one handing out the kisses, Charlie also returned to the gesture to the stud.
The pair were also seen dishing out compliments to each other, clearly trying to cheer each other up.
Callum told her: 'I don’t feel like I went about it the wrong way but if I was aggressive I didn’t mean to be…you are a knockout you will go places. I can’t convince you…hopefully one day I will sweep somebody off their feet.'

Playing nice: Charlie returned Callum's kisses and hugged him as she stood over his shoulder

Give us a cuddle: Callum seemed thrilled to be so close to Charlie

'Just do your own thing. Top bird. Top bird. I mean that. I never looked at you once and thought ‘I am going to pull that.’ I looked at you and thought ‘wow’. The more I talked to you and the more I got to know you I saw you didn’t see the wow yourself.'
Their embrace comes after Charlie's mother Jackie admit she preferred her daughter to spend time with Dexter Koh rather than Callum.
To make matters worse, the wannabe overheard the declaration and was rather upset by the revelation.

Come on cheer up: Charlie didn't want her fellow housemate to be down in the dumps and the pair even exchanged some compliments

Not getting on: Callum was left upset by comments made by Charlie's mother Jackie

He told Sam:  'It doesn’t matter, it doesn’t matter at all. If anything Dexter playing a game is more likely to use Charlie than I am.'
He adds: 'I am more likely to have a decent chat with Charlie and give her good advice. I am more likely to be on Charlie’s side than Dexter is.'
Jackie interrupts a conversation between Hazel, Dexter and Callum over their feelings for Charlie.

Jackie said: 'This is all a load of old rubbish, it is a game. When you leave here you probably won’t see each other.'

What is wrong with me? Callum cannot understand why Jackie doesn't like him and later goes to speak to Big Brother about his feelings

Callum replied: 'At the end of the day that is your opinion. Who knows who is going to stay in touch? Who knows who is going to stay in touch and who is not?'

Jackie quipped: 'Well your not.'

Callum noted: 'What because you said so Jackie…You have made a choice about me. Regardless of it being between me and Dexter you have made a choice about me.'
In the diary room Callun spoke about his frustration and said he was: 'Embarrassed. Frustrated. Upset and generally not good enough. Jackie does not feel that I am good enough for her daughter. She has only had 4 ½ weeks with me so what is she basing that on, my appearance.

Choosing sides: The drama unfolded when Jackie said she would prefer her daughter to hang out with Dexter instead of Callum

'My appearance isn’t good enough for her daughter. I have never been more proud of where I come from and my family and the council estate that I am from that when someone like Jackie or other people in the house look down their nose at me and talk to me like a piece of dirt because they can only be basing it. I have asked her what her reasons are and there aren’t any.'
The wannabe lothario, who claimed in his audition tape to have slept with over 100 women, has been trying to capture Charlie's heart since the start of the show.
At one point it looked like Charlie had affections for Daley, before he grew close to Hazel. He was later removed after he was being 'aggressive' to the brunette model.

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Former X Factor wildcard Amy Mottram cuts a slimline figure after losing THREE STONE ahead of second attempt at success on the show

She narrowly missed out on a place in the live shows on The X Factor last year.
And now Amy Mottram has returned to audition for the ITV series for a second time, hoping she has more success this time around.
But fans of Amy will certainly notice a difference in the young star's appearance, as she has lost a staggering three stone ahead of her comeback attempt.

Slimming down: Former X Factor contestant Amy Mottram has lost three stone ahead of auditioning for The X Factor for a second time this year

As she was: Amy made it through to the Judges' Houses stage of the show last year

Amy tweeted a before and after picture of herself earlier this week, admitting to fans that she does still have another stone to shed.
Essex girl Amy narrowly missed out to Christopher Maloney in the public vote last year to make it into the final 13 as the wildcard entry.
However, the live audience at London's Wembley Arena were more than happy to see the familiar face once again, giving her a warm welcome as she took to the stage to perform power ballad I Know Where I've Been by Queen Latifah.
Amy told the crowd: 'I have been waiting a year to try again and the song tells my story.'
The 17-year-old singer received four yeses from judges Nicole Scherzinger, Gary Barlow, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh and was put through to Boot Camp.
But Amy fell at the final hurdle when judge Tulisa Contostavlos instead decided to put Ella Henderson, Jade Ellis and Lucy Spraggan through to the live shows.
During her time on the show, Amy was supported by TOWIE stars including Amy Childs, who backed her to go through to the live finals.
She has also remained close friends with former contestants Lucy and Ella.

Second time lucky: Terry Winstanley, who auditioned for the 2011 series, is back for another try

Amy isn't the only former contestant to try again for the 2013 series.
Terry Winstanley, who made it to the Judges' Houses stage of the competiton in 2011, has also returned for another shot.
After singing Michael Bolton's When I'm Back On My Feet Again for the judges, Nicole Scherzinger told him: 'You sound like a million bucks.

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Nicole Scherzinger dazzles in monochrome dress at X Factor auditions

She complained that she was so lonely in the UK after splitting from her British beau Lewis Hamilton, but Nicole Scherzinger must have admirers lining up to take her out.
The 35-year-old singer dazzled in a monochrome dress as she arrived at the X Factor auditions at Wembley on Thursday.
The Finders Keepers dress, which boasted a white panel down her front, a halter neckline, and, a plunging back, showing off her enviable figure in the best possible way.

She won't be lonely for long looking like that! Nicole Scherzinger sizzled in monochrome dress at the X Factor auditions at Wembley on Thursday

Nicole wore a pair of hot pink satin heels by Pedro Garcia, adding matching lipstick for a pulled together look.

She had her tresses, which had been enhanced with a Beauty Works Deluxe Clip-in Extensions in colour raven, pushed to one side of her head and added a pair of large hoop earrings to finish off her outfit.
The former Pussycat Doll wasn't the only one making the most of the good weather, Caroline Flack also showed off a summery look at the auditions.

Slim and trim: Nicole looked lovely in the monochrome number which she teamed with bright pink shoes

Showing him what he's missing? Nicole, who recently split from Lewis Hamilton, cut a stylish figure in the outfit and looked smoking hot in the process

  

In case you have been living under a rock, monochrome is having quite the fashion moment lately. The trend first reappeared during the S/S'13 shows when the likes of Marc Jacobs, Giles and Jil Sander sent their models sashaying down the runway in the black-and-white palate, forcing editors and bloggers to scribble down 'MONOCHROME' urgently in their notebooks.

Monochrome's success is down to how easy it is to wear. You don't have to be a fully fledged fashionista who wears 10-inch Alexander McQueen stilettos to work this season's biggest trend.

The easiest way to work monochrome into your everyday look is by opting for a stylish little dress like Nicole's Winterbirds dress by findersKEEPERS from their forthcoming 'Strange Love' collection.

The Australian brand is available to buy from Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and independent boutiques across the UK, or why not snap up one of our monochrome styles below? Just team with a bright shoe for a polished day and night look.

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The Xtra Factor presenter wore a dress with stripes, floral and Aztec prints.
The full judging line-up, Sharon Osbourne, Louise Walsh and Gary Barlow, were present for yet another day of talent searching in London.

Nicole recently complained of being lonely since splitting from F1 star Lewis.

What a pair: Caroline Flack and Matt Richardson posed for snaps together on the red carpet

Leggy lady: Caroline showed off her slim pins in a printed dress and T-bar heels

She said she she stays in hotel apartments while the X Factor auditions are taking place and rarely goes out socially, other than to restaurants with her publicist and assistant.

‘I don’t have anyone here, I don’t have my family, I don’t even have any friends here. My publicist is my closest friend.

‘It gets lonely but I’m working all the time. If I’m not doing X Factor I put myself in the studio or I also love good food, so I’m getting to explore lots of different restaurants here. I take my publicist and my assistant as my dates, literally.’

Looking good:Gary Barlow and Louis Walsh seemed raring to go for another day of talent searching

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Hailee Steinfeld turns heads in eye-catching minidress at Ender's Game screening

Choosing a stand out dress for public events is one of the trials of being a movie star, but Hailee Steinfeld didn't flutter an eyelash when she picked her optical number.
The Oscar-nominated actress wore Kenzo's eye printed crepe dress to the special screening of ehr new movie Ender's Game.
With a lip colour to match, all eyes were on Hailee, 17, at Comic Con on Wednesday.

Sight for sore eyes: Hailee Steinfeld wows in an eye-print dress at the Ender's Game screening

The young actress wore a pair of netted stilettos and showed off a funky nail design o her perfectly manicured hands.
The designer dress retails at £474 but is not available to buy until October, giving Hailee a chance to get ahead in the fashion game.
However the quirkiness of the garment would have certainly appealed to the San Diego crowd, with most attendees dressed up as their favourite heroes and characters of sci-fi and comics.

Designer: The dress is from Kenzo's new collection available to buy in October

Ender's Game: Hailee stars in the new adventure film with Asa Butterfield

Ender's Game is the latest teen book-to-film adaption which follows an out-of-the ordinary child who 70 years after a horrific alien war, is sent to an advanced military school in space to prepare for a future invasion from an advance alien race called Buggers.
Hailee plays Petra Arkanian in the new sci-fi adventure, with Asa, 16, taking the lead as Ender Wiggins.
Abigail Breslin plays his sister Valentin, and the cast are in good outer space company with Harrison Ford in the cast.

Comic Con: The stars and director Gavin Hood with producer Bob Orci attend "Ender's Game" Experience Press Preview Night i San Diego

Jokers: The actors get the full Ender's Game experience at the convention

  

Kenzo's eye-catching (see what we did there?) print is one of next season's hottest trends. Taking over their AW13 collection, from tailored coats and leather jackets to eye-popping dresses and cosy jumps, it's such a versatile design and looks great on everything.

The 'all-seeing eye' or 'evil eye' has been an iconic cult symbol for centuries, often used as a sign of protection. And, with bold graphics, grunge aesthetics and cult prints high on our AW13 wishlist already, it's only going to get bigger as Kenzo's collection is released.

Fortunately for our bank balace, the high street already has some great alternatives. So get ahead of the trend in one of these monochrome versions. We also love the hectic shift dress (below) from up-and-coming designer Joanna Pybus, her fantastic SS13 collection features exuberant eye prints of all shapes and sizes, amazing.

As the legendary Han Solo in Star Wars, Harrison sure knows his way around a galaxy or two, and he is joined by veteran British actor Ben Kingsley and The Help star Viola Davis.
However, the film has been tarred by it's relation to the author and screenwriter Orson Scott Card, who has stood against gay rights for many years, according to
n the wake of this protest, Lionsgate issued a statement saying that, while it 'obviously [does] not agree with the personal views of Orson Scott Card and those of the National Organization for Marriage [those views are] completely irrelevant to a discussion of the movie."
Ender's Game is set for a UK release on October 25 and in the U.S. on November 1.

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Coleen Rooney tells Wayne she 'won't move abroad' amid transfer turmoil... as she battles vile Twitter abuse By Jennifer Ruby

His future is up in the air as he looks set to transfer from Manchester United to another club.
But it seems that Wayne Rooney has more to think about that just his footballing career, as wife Coleen has reportedly asked him not to move abroad, despite the fact that he could be sold to a foreign team.
The mother-of-two, who is said to be pushing for Wayne's move to Chelsea FC, hit back at Twitter trolls on Wednesday after angry football fans bombarded her with comments about her family.

Fighting for their future: Coleen Rooney has reportedly told husband Wayne that she does not want to move aboard, amid his transfer turmoil

The 27-year-old striker is currently in transfer turmoil as his current team are not prepared to sell him to a Premier League rival, meaning that a move to Paris Saint-Germain may be his best option.
But wife Coleen does not want to leave the country, according to reports, and will only consider a move to a British team so that she's not away from her family.
'It’s causing Wayne and Coleen quite a bit of stress. They don’t want to move abroad. But if he can’t force a move to Chelsea they might have to. They have a lot of thinking to do,' a source told The Sun.

Not impressed: Them other-of-two hit back in a Twitter rant as Manchester United supporters sent her vile abuse

Speaking out: Coleen has been fielding abuse as some Twitter users turned on Wayne

'United have said that, if they sell him, it would only be to a club abroad, making PSG the most likely destination,' they added.
And it seems that if Wayne were to move abroad commuting might mean that he won't have to move his entire family.
'Wayne would either have to commute to Paris by private jet from their home in Cheshire, or go and live alone in a hotel,' said the source.
Coleen, who gave birth to the couple's second son Klay just two months ago, was also having to deal with Twitter abuse from Manchester United fans this week.

Up in the air: Coleen reportedly wants to stay in the UK, while Wayne might be forced to transfer abroad

  

Pushing for Chelsea: According to reports, the 27-year-old wants Wayne to transfer to the south London club, although Man United are unlikely to sell to a rival

The star retweeted an offensive post about her children from a football supporter, following it up by writing: 'Grow up you gang of cranks!!'
She then decided to put the vile abuse behind her, posting: 'Hahahaha love a little twitter rant!!! Everyone has there own opinion!! Fair enough!! Now time to enjoy this beautiful weather!! #bye.'
Clearly sick of fielding angry comments for her husband, she decided to respond to various tweets by directing them to Wayne's Twitter account.
'Tell your husband that he's no longer welcome at United,' wrote one football fan. 'You tell him mate,' she responded.
Chelsea FC put in an official offer of around £22 million to secure Rooney after sources revealed that he was ready to submit a written transfer request.
While the offer was rejected, it is thought that Jose Mourinho will up it to £30 million.

'Angered and confused': Wayne questioned his position on the team after manager David Moyes hinted the striker would not be his first choice

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