Brian McFadden's family night out at Keith Duffy Foundation Ball ahead of Strictly Christmas special

Kerry Katona's daughters Molly, 23, and Lilly-Sue, 22, enjoyed a family night out with their father Brian McFadden and his wife Danielle Parkinson at Keith Duffy's Foundation Christmas Ball at the Mansion House in Dublin on Friday.

Molly turned heads in a dark teal floor-length gown with a high, draped neckline and a thigh-high split, paired with a champagne-coloured clutch, pointed heels and bold red lipstick. Lilly-Sue wore a teal dress with a leggy slit, a plunging neckline and a wrap-style bodice, finished with a white faux-fur coat and an up-do for her blonde hair. Brian, 48, cut a dapper figure in a black velvet suit and bow tie, while Danielle arrived in a white plunging jumpsuit and a slicked-back bun. The couple posed with their daughter Ruby, who is four, alongside Molly and Lilly-Sue in front of the Mansion House's grand Christmas tree.

Brian and Danielle, who married in July after eight years together and celebrated their nuptials at Lusty Glaze Beach on the north Cornish coast, have built a blended family that also includes Brian's older daughters from his marriage to Kerry Katona. Molly and Lilly-Sue are Katona's daughters, borne from her relationship with McFadden, while Ruby arrived after their relationship ended. McFadden later wed Irish model Vogue Williams in 2012; the couple divorced in 2015. Danielle became part of his life in 2016, and the two officially joined as a family with Ruby in 2021.

The Mansion House event drew other high-profile attendees, including Keith Duffy and his wife Lisa. Keith arrived in a classic tuxedo, while Lisa wore a black floor-length gown with glitter accents and a plunging neckline that complemented the evening's festive mood.

The Christmas ball also served as a showcase for McFadden's rising interest in television dance. He is set to take on the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special, teaming up with professional dancer Michelle Tsiakkas. The singer reportedly wowed the crowd with a rendition of A Little Respect by Erasure at Keith Duffy's party, a performance many attendees described as a prelude to his upcoming TV appearance.

Speaking about the Christmas project, McFadden said he was “delighted to be a part of the Strictly Christmas special.” He added that his household is “really excited,” noting that his youngest daughter Ruby is “absolutely obsessed with Strictly this year.” He explained that Ruby’s enthusiasm helped persuade him to sign up, revealing, “As soon as she comes home from school, it’s back on. We watch Saturdays and Sundays every single day, so we’ve really got into it.” He also praised his dance partner, Michelle, calling her “an incredible teacher — she’s brilliant,” while acknowledging that, at his age, staying fit for the show is a challenge. "I’m getting a bit older and I’m not as fit as I used to be, but Michelle is an incredible teacher - she’s brilliant," he said.