KERRY KATONA DUMPED BY "CAN" ASSOCIATES

Earlier this week, the news broke that Kerry Katona had been ditched by her agent CAN Associates (who also look after the likes of Peter Andre, Amy Childs, Elen Rives). But this afternoon Kerry hit back at these claims – saying it was her decision to leave the well-known agency headed up by Claire Powell.

It was reported that Kerry had been ‘dumped’ after a six-hour drinking binge – but in true celebrity fashion, Kez took to Twitter to point out this was not the case and that she actually thought her ‘integrity had been compromised’ by the agency, which had led to her decision to leave.

She tweeted, “Contrary to recent press reports, I was not ‘dumped’ by CAN Associates. It was my decision to leave, as on a professional level my career was taking a direction that I did not want, nor did I feel was appropriate. Furthermore on a personal level, I felt that my integrity had been compromised, as it was with Nicola Partridge before me. I have not taken any drugs in the last year and a half - and if anyone claims otherwise, I will sue without hesitation.” Wow!
The news that Kerry and Claire Powell had decided to end their working relationship came late on Thursday night and CAN have released a statement too, saying, “We can confirm that we no longer manage Kerry Katona.”

But it was just Tuesday night when Kezza was photographed out and about on a drinking session – and she was looking just a little bit ropey as she left the Mair Fair Hotel in the early hours. And although CAN haven’t made clear why they have parted from their well-publicised client, Kerry has obviously felt the need to make very clear it was all down to her. Ooh er – sounds like this could get complicated. Let’s see how this unfolds, eh…