PICTURE EXCLUSIVE 'Smiling through the pain': Kerry Katona looks tired and drawn at airport as she battles with a bad back ahead of jetting off for Atomic Kitten reunion tour
She's heading Down Under for a fun-filled reunion tour with Atomic Kitten.
But Kerry Katona has been battling with bad back pain in the run-up to the concert extravaganza, and appeared a little under the weather as she prepared to jet off from London's Heathrow airport on Tuesday.
The 36-year-old star was spotted making her way through departures early in the morning, wiping sleep from her eyes.
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In pain: Kerry Katona has been battling with bad back pain in the run-up to the concert extravaganza, and appeared a little under the weather as she prepared to jet off from London's Heathrow airport on Tuesday
Kerry appeared a little tired and drawn, but was determined to make the best of things on the trip.
The TV personality was casually clad in a baggy black hoodie, leggings and trainers, opting for comfort on her long-haul flight.
The mother-of-five sported a stylish white leather backpack and a baby pink manicure for a touch of glamour.
Kerry wasn't travelling light, bringing a large trolley stacked with suitcases along with her.
Early start: The 36-year-old star was spotted making her way through departures early in the morning, wiping sleep from her eyes and stifling a yawn
Laid-back look: The TV personality was casually clad in a baggy black hoodie, leggings and trainers, opting for comfort on her long-haul flight
Sharing her back pain woes with her fans, Kerry teased last week month: 'Having work done on my back really hoping it will be ok by the time I fly!'.
Proving that she's doing well, the lovable blonde posted an in-flight selfie to Twitter on Tuesday, alongside the caption, 'Smiling through the pain with my bad back!'
Kerry also shared a special shout out to her husband George Kay, who she recently reunited with, thanking him for his support.
Ouch: Kerry has been keeping her fans updated about her back pain troubles
Grin and bear it: The mother-of-five was determined to put on a good show
'I love you': Kerry also shared a special shout out to her husband George Kay, who she recently reunited with, thanking him for his support
Kittens on tour: Kerry also posed for another picture with bandmate Natasha Hamilton
She shared: 'Before we take off I want my husband @mrgsjkay to know that I wouldn't be able to any of this without you!!! Omg missing you all somuch! ily'.
Kerry also posed for another picture with bandmate Natasha Hamilton, who captioned the snap: 'Me & our Kez @KerryKatona7 about to take off....not talking to @wonderwomanshel she smells!'
The girls have been joined by Liberty X star and close friend Michelle Heaton for the trip, since third original member Liz McClarnon is not participating.
New member: The girls have been joined by Liberty X star and close friend Michelle Heaton for the trip, since third original member Liz McClarnon is not participating
Enjoying herself: Kerry has embarked on a health kick ahead of the tour, joking she doesn't want to be the 'fat cat' of the Kittens
New line-up: A former pop princess herself, Michelle appeared unfazed about joining the girls on tour Down Under
Michelle looked delighted to be filling Liz's shoes, enjoying a glass of wine during her flight.
Atomic Kitten will be touring Auckland, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sydney, performing their nostalgic pop classics alongside East 17, S Club and B*witched.
Liz previously revealed she wouldn't be joining the girls on tour because of her phobia of flying.
She said during an appearance on Lorraine last year: 'It's never been a favourite thing of mine, even all the way through the band, I've always gone, "Oh I hate this I hate this I hate this."
Whole Again: Atomic Kitten will be touring Auckland, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sydney, performing their nostalgic pop classics alongside East 17, S Club and B*witched
Missing out: Original member Liz previously revealed she wouldn't be joining the girls on tour because of her phobia of flying
'And when things ended [with the band], I was like, "I'm not gonna do it anymore". Do you know what? I just don't like it.'
Meanwhile, Kerry underwent a tummy tuck and a series of liposuction sessions in a bid to get into shape for the tour.
The mother-of-five has already spent over £15,000 on cosmetic surgery and has resorted to more liposuction and a 'mini tummy tuck' in a bid to improve her body image back in November.
The singer took to Twitter following the procedures at the Belvedere Clinic in Kent, to let fans know she was on the mend.
Under the knife: Kerry underwent a tummy tuck and a series of liposuction sessions in a bid to get into shape for the tour
Dealing with it: Poor Kerry was seen clutching her back as she waited in line
She was clearly proud of her physique as she hit the beach just weeks after the procedure and showed off her scar in a blue bikini.
Upon announcing her latest procedure, she wrote to her 428,000 Twitter followers: 'Well I’ve been recovering from having a s**t load of lipo!! #dontjudge!! 5 kids and all!! And a mini tummy tuck!Just a kick up the a**e x'
The post was followed by a tweet which read: 'Don’t wanna be the fat cat in the kittens! can’t wait to get back in gym!!.'
Unfazed by the surgical process, Kerry replied to a fan who said there was no shame ‘in a bit of plastic surgery', saying: 'It’s like going for an eye test these days! How very showbiz.'
She shared on social media: 'Well I’ve been recovering from having a s**t load of lipo!! #dontjudge!! 5 kids and all!! And a mini tummy tuck! Just a kick up the a**e x'
Unfazed: Kerry replied to a fan who said there was no shame ‘in a bit of plastic surgery', saying: 'It’s like going for an eye test these days! How very showbiz'
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