Kerry Katona’s ex-husband Brian McFadden has launched a scathing attack on the TV star.

The former Westlife star has two children with Katona, and has never commented on their relationship despite their divorce.

However, McFadden has ripped into the former Atomic Kitten singer in a new tabloid interview today, after suggestions her recent premature birth was induced by anxiety over her children spending a couple of days extra with Brian’s family.

He tells the News Of The World, “Kerry is a disgusting human being.

"She manipulates people and plays the sympathy card for every stupid mistake she makes. Me and my family have been put through hell by her stupid games.

"She uses my two girls as a weapon in her childish games. She is an embarrassment to me, my family and my children."