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Alan Johnson

Kerry Katona lands first presenting role in 20 years, co-hosting BBC Radio 5 Live show

Kerry Katona is set for her first presenting role in two decades after joining the BBC.

The 42-year-old former Atomic Kitten star will join comedian Alison Spittle in co-hosting BBC Sounds podcast Wheel Of Misfortune.

The BBC Radio 5 Live show - which will also air online - will see mother-of-five Kerry and Alison, 33 meet celebrities to discuss their most hilarious and 'bleakest' moments every week.

Guests already pencilled in include former model Danielle Lloyd, MAFS UK' s Thomas Hartley, TV personality Chloe Veitch and social media influencer Anna Saccone.

Revealing the news of her appointment earlier, Kerry said: "I’m so excited to host my first podcast and I’ve been having the best time making Wheel Of Misfortune with Alison, who cracks me up constantly.

Kerry has joined the Beeb (kerrykatona7/Instagram)
The 42-year old is set to co-host BBC Sounds podcast Wheel Of Misfortune (kerrykatona7/Instagram)

Speaking to The Sun, she continued: "I’ve already learnt so much from all the stories we’ve heard, listening to some of the voice notes make me look normal!"

Alison quipped: " Kerry Katona has made Wheel Of Misfortune whole again and I’m delighted to embark on a podcast adventure with pop royalty.

"The listeners’ voice notes are still bringing the gold as well, digging up all the true crimes they’ve done to themselves."

Kerry's new role is likely to end speculation that she was set to join Loose Women, however.

Kerry will be joined by co-host Alison Spittle (Oisin Keniry/Inpho/REX/Shutterstock)

The former singer appeared on the ITV show last month to talk about her new book Kerry Katona: Whole again.

She described her appearance on the panel show as being a 'home from home', revealing she would like to return as a regular.

"I had a brilliant time on Loose Women," she said.

She added: "Don't get me wrong, I found it difficult and emotional talking so openly about my ex, George Kay, but it's always enjoyable going on the show. I had the best group of women sitting beside me.

"I've known Linda Robson and Coleen Nolan for years, and I absolutely love Janet Street-Porter. Jane Moore is great, too."

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