Kerry Katona reveals literacy struggles and mix-up over 'dead baby' menu item

Kerry Katona has opened up on her struggle with literacy, admitting she failed to learn both at school and had to teach herself to read and write for the first time

Kerry Katona has been applauded by fans for her candid discussion about her struggles with literacy, admitting that she didn't learn to read or write properly at school.

The 44-year-old former Atomic Kitten singer confessed in an interview that when she relocated to Ireland with her ex-husband, Westlife's Brian McFadden, she was unable to read or write.

Speaking on Ireland AM, Kerry revealed: "I remember when I moved over to Ireland with Brian when I was pregnant, I couldn't read or write. I'm dyslexic. With Brian being on tour all, the time, I did a typing course and taught myself how to read and write properly."

The Whole Again vocalist went on to say: "I'll never forget being an Atomic Kitten, bearing in mind I had four sets of foster parents, three refuges and I went to eight different schools which I was very rarely in because my mum never let me go to school really. So I couldn't even spell the word 'orange' at some point."

However, Kerry also shared a humorous anecdote about her illiteracy leading to a misunderstanding she thought her bandmate had ordered a 'dead baby' from a restaurant menu. She recounted a time when she was dining at a restaurant with Atomic Kitten, and it was Liz McClarnon's turn to order.

"I remember I was so dim when it came to restaurants, my local restaurant was like a chippy. I was in this Mexican restaurant and I remember Liz ordered fajitas and I was just thinking 'oh my gosh, she's going to eat a dead baby'... Fajitas, like foetus.", reports OK!.

"That's how uneducated I was with food, whereas my children are very educated with food."

Social media users were quick to applaud Kerry, who has since penned six books, including a revealing autobiography. One fan commented: "From a dyslexic that got a great education and still finds things hard. Massively well done."

Another added: "Love Kerry she's always so honest maybe too honest sometimes but she's had some real life struggles and now she is living her best best life. I'm so happy for her."

Mother-of-five Kerry has declared herself a 'billionaire' after amassing a fortune on OnlyFans. The singer, who has faced financial difficulties in the past, told The Sun that her business ventures, which include the adult content site and fashion brands Marnie and M Fit, have earned her millions, if not billions, of pounds.

Discussing the 'millions' she's made, Kerry stated: "Yeah, I've made more than that. I can't put a figure on it. I'm a billionaire. I will give myself credit. I am a grafter, I came from a foster home, went to eight schools, got clothes off car boot sales, was a lap-dancer, got in a girl band, became face of Iceland, became a millionaire, went bankrupt, lost it all, became a millionaire again and went bankrupt again, then became a millionaire again. Who does it?"

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