Kerry Katona has revealed she’s already proving to be a ‘nightmare’ on Celebs Go Dating as filming for the show has began(Image: Channel 4)

Kerry Katona says she is already ‘banning’ men much younger than her from trying their chances as she begins filming for Celebs Go Dating.

The mum-of-five, who confirmed she has signed up to the new series of the dating show last week, says she has already experienced the first mixer of the series and admits she’s a ‘nightmare’.

Kerry is joining Christine McGuinness, Love Island star Olivia Hawkins, Too Hot To Handle star Louis Russell and Jon Lee on the show.

Writing in her weekly New! Magazine column, Kerry shared: “I’m so excited to finally be able to share that I’m taking part in the new series of Celebs Go Dating ! It’s been really hard keeping it a secret but filming has kicked off and I’m really excited.

Kerry is joining Christine McGuinness, Love Island star Olivia Hawkins, Too Hot To Handle star Louis Russell and Jon Lee on the show(Image: Channel 4)

“I’ve done the show once before, but it was six years ago so it feels really new and fresh. My friend Christine McGuiness is also doing it, I love her and was so excited when I found out we would be together. Olivia Hawkins is also on the show and we only met for the first time last week but I love her to bits, I want to adopt her and Too Hot To Handle Star , Louis Russell.”

Admitting she’s already learning things about herself on the show, Kerry said, “I’m a bit of a nightmare! I’m very abrupt and to the point, half of the men in the first mixer were half my age, so I told them not to come near me – I could be their mum! I can’t say too much more, but I can’t wait for you all to watch it!”

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Kerry has been single since last November, when she split from her partner of six years Ryan Mahoney.

E4 has teased that the new series promises “a whirlwind of romance, emotional and revealing heart-to-hearts, and the usual unexpected twists and turns”. It’s been revealed that there will be a “exciting new twist” in the first week.

The celebrities will be “whisked away” to Ibiza during their first week. E4 said: “Away from the pressures of fame, family, and everyday responsibilities, they’ll be staying together in a glamorous villa – no distractions, no excuses, just time to focus on themselves and make genuine connections.”

Those behind the show teased: “But can a holiday romance turn into something real? Will sparks fly under the sun, or will paradise prove to be anything but smooth sailing?”

Kerry has been single since splitting from her fiance Ryan Mahoney in November

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The celebrities will be guided by returning coaches Anna Williamson, Paul C. Brunson and Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn. Tom Read Wilson will also be on hand for support and Rob Beckett with be back to provide commentary.

Kerry’s not the only one getting stuck in, either, as Christine – who announced her separation from her ex Paddy McGuinness in 2022 – said last week: “I’m really excited to be joining the agency, I’m going to have a summer of fun! Who knows what might happen?

“I’ve not really dated much before, so I feel like I’m doing a crash course! I’m looking forward to getting to know the other celebs and I’m especially looking forward to the coaching side of things with the agents. I think that’s going to be good for me.”