Kerry Katona has posted a heartbreaking update for fans following her shock split from fiancé Ryan Mahoney.

The 44-year-old revealed her engagement to fitness instructor Ryan, 36, was over in November after six years together. Though she hasn't shared the exact details of what happened, she said there was a 'breach of trust' and Ryan has now moved out of the home they lived in together with her kids.

Taking to Instagram, an exhausted looking Kerry - who is currently appearing in panto with her close pal Katie Price - said: "I haven't been on to put a video up for a while, because it's been so busy with panto. But things just seem to be getting crazier and crazier.

"The main thing is I have amazing children, I have my health and I have the most wonderful and surprising friends around me for support. I never thought 2024 would have ended like this. Never. But there you go." In the caption, mum-of-five Kerry added: "To say I'm struggling is an understatement, but putting my best foot forward - or at least trying."

Kerry and Ryan split last month after six years together (

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The mum-of-five said she's been 'struggling' since Ryan moved out (

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Her teenage daughter Heidi was among the first to send messages of support in the comments underneath writing: "Love you mummy." While pal Katie - who is reported to have moved in with Kerry to help her through the breakup - posted: "You have got this and I'm by your side every day and in every way." Kerry replied: "I'm so glad you're here."

A fan wrote: "I thought you and Ryan were for life, seemed such a suited and happy couple. Keep your head held high and stay strong cos you're a beautiful soul who deserves to be happy." A devastated Kerry wrote back: "So did I. I thought we'd grow old together," followed by a breaking heart emoji.

More fans flocked to support Kerry, who is mum to daughters Molly, 23, and Lilly-Sue, 21, who she shares with Westlife star brian McFadden, as well as Heidi, 17, and Max, 16, from her relationship with Mark Croft. She also has 10-year-old daughter DJ from her relationship with childhood sweetheart George Kay, who tragically died of a drugs overdose in 2019 aged 39.

Another wrote: "You've got this beautiful. You've been through so much more darling and you have the people around you that love you unconditionally. Have the loveliest Christmas with who matters most. Sending lots of love xxx." A third added: "Keep on smiling Kerry. Things happen for a reason. Like you say, you have your kids and your health. 2025 will be your year."

Kerry has shared the split has been particularly hard for her kids, who came to see Ryan was a dad. A source told The Sun: "Kerry’s kids are really devastated about Ryan moving out - it’s hit them really hard. He was like a dad to them because he has been in their lives for such a long time."

They added: "Kerry hates seeing them upset, it makes her sick to her stomach so she is doing everything in her power to make sure she is constantly checking up on them. It’s been really hard explaining to them all why she and Ryan have separated, but she is trying to be strong for them and is putting her own heartache to one side to ensure the kids are supported."

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