Former Westlife vocalist Brian McFadden has openly confirmed his lack of communication with his previous spouses, Kerry Katona and Vogue Williams. This revelation comes after Williams characterized his decision not to extend a wedding invitation to her as 'exceedingly impolite.' McFadden, who recently exchanged vows with Danielle Parkinson in July 2025, clarified his position, asserting that it is customary not to include ex-partners in such personal events, especially when both individuals have moved on to new relationships and families. He also highlighted that the modest nature of his wedding meant many friends were not invited, indicating that the exclusion was not singular to his former wives.
McFadden's marriage to Vogue Williams spanned from 2012 to 2017. Their relationship ended without sustained communication thereafter, a point McFadden reinforced by questioning the rationale for maintaining contact with an ex-spouse when both have established new lives and families. He underscored that his recent nuptials were intended to be an intimate affair, limiting the guest list significantly. This explanation serves as his direct response to the 'impolite' label from Williams, who expressed her feelings on her podcast, 'My Therapist Ghosted Me,' noting that her non-invitation was the reason for their current lack of interaction.
Similarly, McFadden clarified that he no longer communicates with Kerry Katona, to whom he was married from 2002 to 2006. They share two daughters, Molly, 25, and Lilly, 23. McFadden stated that with their children now adults, there is no ongoing necessity for them to interact, unless for significant family events like their daughters' weddings, where he would naturally converse with Katona. His current wife, Danielle Parkinson, a PE teacher, and McFadden also have a daughter, Ruby, aged four. Their wedding, held at Lusty Glaze Beach in Cornwall, was a joyful event attended by close family and friends, featuring a memorable entrance to Stevie Wonder's 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours).'
The journey to McFadden and Parkinson's wedding was not without its challenges. Their engagement in 2019 was followed by multiple postponements due to the Covid-19 pandemic. They later welcomed their daughter Ruby Jean in 2021 through IVF, having previously endured two miscarriages. Interestingly, Kerry Katona has expressed positive sentiments towards Danielle Parkinson, even describing a 'girl crush' and wishing the couple happiness. She noted that her daughters' approval of Danielle as a stepmother was important to her. Katona also reflected on her marriage to McFadden, acknowledging his infidelity at his stag do as a trigger for her own childhood traumas. She has since moved on and is in a relationship with personal trainer Paolo Margaglione.
Brian McFadden maintains a clear boundary regarding his past marriages, believing that once new life chapters begin, continuous interaction with ex-spouses becomes unnecessary. His perspective is rooted in the belief that both parties have moved forward, established new relationships, and built new families, thus negating the need for ongoing dialogue.
