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Sparks continued to fly between Kerry Katona and Paolo Margaglione during tonight’s Celebs Go Dating as she revealed her new boyfriends sweet gesture days after meeting

Despite joking, she had returned to Celebs Go Dating for free therapy, Kerry Katona seems to have come away with much more than that—meeting her now-boyfriend, Paolo Margaglione.

We’re on week three at the agency, and viewers are watching the couples love story unfold – and tonight, Kerry revealed exactly how she knew her boyfriend was the one.

During Wednesday night’s episode, Kerry told the agents she wanted to carry on dating Paolo, as she revealed that sparks had continued to fly off-camera after their date.

Spilling all to the agents and the fellow celebrities on the date at brunch, father of two Paolo said: “It was lovely. Kerry is a beautiful person. She’s got a great energy about her. As a person, she’s incredible.”

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Kerry couldn’t help but blush as she revealed that their relationship had been growing outside of the agency. “In fact, we’ve actually kept in touch,” she said, as Celebrity Big Brother star Donna Preston let out a huge gasp.

“We have actually spoken everyday and he actually sent me a care package,” which the celebs and agents cheering in delight, and Paul screaming, “what!” with a great big smile on his face.

Later catching up with Paul and Anna in the agency privately, Kerry continued to gush over her date, who is know her boyfriend. Continuing to gush, Kerry revealed she was ‘excited’ about what was to come in the future with the fitness instructor – who DM’d her on Instagram after their first date.

The pair then went on their second date, and the sparks continued to fly, with Kerry saying he was “saying all the right things.” Despite still being concerned about the 11 year age gap, Kerry told the cameras she didn’t want to date anyone else – and it looked like her wish continued.

Earlier this month, it was reported that the couple had moved in together, although Kerry was wary about going public with her new beau.

“Kerry is being very cautious with this romance,” a source told the Mirror. “She has been very wary about going public with Paolo and it impacting their relationship.

“She’s been down the route of high-profile, public relationships before and she doesn’t want anything to ruin things this time.”

The source added: “Kerry’s worries have caused some tense moments as she doesn’t want any exterior drama getting in the way.

“But Paolo isn’t overthinking it – he’s just really happy to be with her. He doesn’t see the problem and is telling her not to worry, they’re great together and should just enjoy what they’ve got.”

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Kerry Katona was seen taking a brutal swipe at her exes during tonight’s episode of Celebs Go Dating, which saw her attend a blind date days after dating new boyfriend Paolo

It was another eventful night in tonight’s Celebs Go Dating, as the celebrities all went on a blind date – but not the traditional kind.

The celebrities all gathered for another brunch, in which they were introduced to yet another new date by the experts. However, they were unable to see who was in front of them, as the agents made sure they were all blindfolded before hand.

The tactic seemed to work however, as it gave the celebrities the chance to really get to know their dates, without judging what they look like. Kerry Katona was paired with music producer Furkan – and it wasn’t long before she threw in a savage dig about her exes.

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Speaking to the camera about how she felt about the dates, the former Atomic Kitten star said: “This is way out of my comfort zone. But I guess the agents know what they’re doing, so I’ll give it a crack!

“I don’t think I’ve ever been blindfolded before, though I might as well have been, have you seen half of the exes?” she laughed.

Despite the date looking pleasant, it seemed like Kerry’s mind may have been elsewhere, as on Thursday night’s episode, Kerry went on a date with now boyfriend, fitness coach Paolo Margaglione.

The two connected from the start, although Kerry, 44, did express her concerns about the age difference with father of two Paolo, who is 33.

However, it looks like Kerry has seen past the age gap, as before the series aired, it was revealed that Kerry had found love with the fitness coach on the show, and things are moving fast for the couple, who have reportedly already moved in together.

“Kerry is being very cautious with this romance,” they told the Mirror. “She has been very wary about going public with Paolo and it impacting their relationship.

“She’s been down the route of high-profile, public relationships before and she doesn’t want anything to ruin things this time.”

Kerry’s new relationship with Paolo comes seven months after her split with ex-fiancé Ryan Mahoney. At the time, Kerry cited a “breach of trust” in their decision to go their separate ways.

Opening up further about the split during the first few episodes of the E4 show, Kerry said: “We were arguing quite a lot because he wasn’t there for me emotionally and that used to get to me. It’s the little things, just the little things that I want – I don’t want diamond rings,” as relationship coach Anna agreed.

“So I kicked off, ‘That’s it, we’re done’, and he said, ‘Look, I just don’t know if I love you anymore,” the mum of five revealed. Clarifying, Anna asked: “He said doesn’t think he loved you?”

“He said to me he doesn’t think he loves me anymore, he doesn’t know what he wants,” Kerry confirmed. “I was devastated.”

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As Celebs Go Dating returns for a new series, Kerry Katona is desperate for love, while Christine McGuinness is looking to date a woman and S Club pop star Jon Lee tackles his ‘car crash’ love life…

With plenty of cheek, Celebs Go Dating is back tonight on E4 at 9pm, as more famous people volunteer to be filmed as they look for love. Guided by expert agents Paul C Brunson, Anna Williamson and Dr Tara Suwinyattichaiporn, there is plenty of drama and lust as the celebs go dating.

This season kicks off with a mixer in London, hosted by Tom Read Wilson.

On the hunt for love in this latest series are Atomic Kitten blonde bombshell Kerry Katona (not her first time on the show), S Club pop star Jon Lee, Too Hot to Handle lothario Louis Russell, TV personality Christine McGuinness and Love Island sensation Olivia Hawkins.

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Kerry says: “I’m best known for being a singer, a mother, a reality star and a car crash. People think I’m this crazy, partying wild person, when in fact I’m a bit of a loner. In fact, I’m just really boring.”

She adds: “The whole dating thing is just not something I do.”

Kerry explains: “I just meet somebody and get married. I was very young when I met my first husband, I was 18. We got divorced when I was 25. I got married straight away after that, got divorced, then got married again.

“Then I met my last fiance, but I never actually got up the aisle that time.”

Kerry sighs: “I keep getting rejected, that’s what it is, I’m never good enough. They always want something else. I just want to be loved. I’m so desperate to be loved.”

She doesn’t fare too well though, with Anna Williamson noting that Kerry comes across as “insincere” when she’s talking to potential dates.

Meanwhile model, author and mum-of-three Christine says: “I’ve been separated from my ex husband for around three years. I met Paddy McGuinness when I was 19.

“I describe my sexuality as being a free spirit. When I was a teenager I dated men and women before I was married and now I’m really, really just enjoying spending time with women.”

While Jon reveals: “My dating has been a complete car crash, I’ve been single and celibate for six years. I want a man who’s rough around the edges.” Getting their flirt on and testing their dating skills, the celebs work the room and try to look for instant chemistry and sparks.

As the agents watch on, they find out just how hard they’re going to have to work to get their famous clients on the path to romance. Paul Brunson says: “We can see how they operate and gather information.”

Then a secret is revealed – the celebs must choose someone for a first date and it will be in Ibiza. “How can I go abroad with someone I don’t know? This is not normal,” says Christine, finally realising that she is on a reality show. A flash forward shows people swinging their tops around their heads, jumping on lilos, clinking glasses… It’s going to be messy.

*Celebs Go Dating airs tonight (Aug 11) on E4 at 9pm

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