Kerry Katona says 'it's been really tough' as she announces split from fiancé

Kerry Katona has said 'it's been tough' as she opened up about her split from her fiance. The Atomic Kitten star revealed she had broken up with partner Ryan Mahoney, confessing she's 'struggling' to cope with the end of their six-year romance.

The star revealed to OK! that despite efforts to mend things, Ryan has now vacated their shared Cheshire home as she opened up on her 'really tough' week.

44 year old Kerry - who last week said they were working through ups and downs - hasn't given up hope for a reunion, admitting she's still head over heels for the fitness guru.

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In her heartfelt column, Kerry penned: "Last week I spoke about how Ryan and I were having a tough time and now he has moved out of the house. We are no longer together and It's been a really tough week - I never in a million years thought this would happen.

"I don't know if we'll be able to work it out or not, but I do still love him so much. I feel like everything has heaped on recently and it's so much to deal with, I am really struggling.

"But I know I can get through it no matter what happens, I've been through break-ups before and come out the other side, so we just need to see what happens."

Kerry has opened up following her Instagram post that left fans startled when she claimed to be 'single', which she swiftly clarified as a prank to amuse her mother.

In her column last week, she addressed the confusion, sharing: "I'm sure you'll have all read the 'news' about me splitting up with Ryan after I flippantly said I was single on my Instagram to make my mum laugh.

"It was a throwaway comment that I made between my mum, my best friend Danielle and me but it all spiralled out of control. I made a joke but, like any couple, Ryan and I do have hard times and our ups and downs.

"Sometimes we're just hanging on by the skin of our teeth but that's often what happens in a relationship. We've got a lot more than usual to deal with at the moment, like the kids at home, outside drama and looking after my poorly mum."