Kerry Katona and celebrity chef Jameson Stocks shared a brief, intense romance that took a shocking turn.
After only two months of dating, their relationship ended abruptly, leaving Jameson devastated.
The couple had reportedly grown close following Kerry’s breakup with her fiancé, Ryan Mahoney, and had started talking about their future together.
But the breakup came unexpectedly on the day of a close friend’s funeral, and it left Jameson reeling.
A Sudden Breakup at a Difficult Time
Jameson, 41, was deeply hurt when Kerry, 44, ended things the same day as his close friend’s funeral.
He revealed in an exclusive interview that he was left in disbelief after Kerry called things off, especially since they had talked about marriage and even discussed blending their families.
Their plans came crashing down when she refused to attend the funeral of James’s friend, the late RuPaul’s Drag Race star, citing the fear of being photographed by the press.
Jameson explained that Kerry had hoped to keep their relationship a secret for a spot on the upcoming Celebs Go Dating series, and he believes she was prioritizing her media image over their bond.
Despite having spent quality time with each other’s families, things turned sour fast.
The Rollercoaster Romance
Jameson recalled how quickly the relationship progressed after he and Kerry connected on Instagram following her split from Ryan.
While the pair had spent a lot of time together—including Kerry meeting Jameson’s family and attending his son’s birthday party—he claimed that her management team tried to downplay the relationship to protect her Celebs Go Dating contract.
He said Kerry was especially cautious about her public image, which she hoped to protect at all costs.
“I don’t want to be seen as a fool,” Jameson said.
“She told me she loved me and even spoke to my kids, and then out of nowhere, she just dumped me.”
He was hurt when she canceled plans to attend the funeral after stories about their romance broke, choosing instead to stay home and cry.
The Cost of Fame and Media Pressure
Jameson explained that Kerry wanted to keep their romance under wraps for business reasons, specifically to avoid jeopardizing her contract for Celebs Go Dating, which she is set to join later this year.
Despite the whirlwind romance, things quickly became complicated by her commitments to the show and the pressure of maintaining a certain image.
Their plans for the future had seemed promising.
Jameson said that Kerry had even suggested selling their homes and moving in together.
He expressed how much he genuinely liked her, but he also shared that the constant media manipulation became too much.
“She plays the media like a drum,” he said, feeling frustrated by the back-and-forth public stories about her intentions.
The Bitter End and Unanswered Questions
Their relationship took a final hit when Jameson purchased first-class tickets for Kerry to join him in South Africa, where he was working on launching new restaurants.
But instead of joining him, Kerry chose to spend Valentine’s Day in Thailand, showing off her recent weight loss.
Jameson was left alone in Cape Town, reflecting on how quickly everything had unraveled.
Their story had all the makings of a classic romance, but Jameson now questions whether it was all real or just a media strategy.
Despite their personal struggles and shared history of overcoming challenges, it seems the pressures of fame and public life ultimately tore them apart.
Moving On and Looking Ahead
Jameson, who has faced his own challenges—growing up homeless and later becoming a successful chef—says he’s moving forward with his life.
His past has inspired a film project, with Brad Pitt buying the rights to his life story for an upcoming Hollywood production.
As for Kerry, she continues to navigate her own complicated journey in the public eye, dealing with the fallout from her broken relationships and career ambitions.
Jameson’s final words on the relationship were simple but poignant: “I really liked her, but the whole thing left me confused and hurt.”
He now focuses on his business and future while reflecting on the whirlwind romance that ended before it even had a chance to fully begin.