Kerry Katona, Paolo Margaglione and Katie Price meet fans in Bradford amid tell-all tour

Kerry Katona, 45, joined her new boyfriend Paolo Margaglione, 33, and best pal Katie Price at a meet-and-greet in Bradford on Wednesday, the latest stop on their UK tour, An Evening With Katie Price & Kerry Katona.

Katona opted for comfort in black jogger bottoms and a brown suede jacket, while Margaglione followed closely behind and helped carry Kerry's makeup bag into the venue. Price, 47, cut a casual figure in a brown tracksuit and wore oversized sunglasses.

The outing comes amid online scrutiny of the pair after trolls branded Margaglione a 'fame hungry red flag' and questioned their 12-year age gap. Kerry, who met Paolo on Celebs Go Dating, addressed the criticism in a video on Instagram, saying he has been 'amazing' and 'supportive' rather than motivated by fame.

'No it doesn't bother me anymore, you're only as old as the man you're feeling,' she said, adding that Margaglione has been more supportive of her as she has navigated recent ups and downs. Paolo agreed, telling viewers, 'I second that, sorry Heidi.'

The couple have previously said their connection goes beyond headlines; Kerry described Paolo as 'amazing' and said the relationship is 'not about anything other than' the bond they share. She is also now stepmum to his two children, and said the arrangement has brought 'the best of us out' and made her 'everything and more' she ever wanted.

The pair first hit it off on Celebs Go Dating, and their romance has been a feature of their ongoing tour across the UK, with fans packing venues for An Evening With Katie Price & Kerry Katona. Later, Katie Price revealed on Snapchat that their hotel had 'booted us out' hours before the show, though she and Kerry still prepared to perform after a brief setback.

'Morning everyone, well believe it or not had a good night sleep... the theatre is only 10 minutes away from the hotel, and don't you just hate it when people knock on the door of your hotel,' Katie wrote, noting they arrived early to the venue and planned a takeout stop before showtime.

The tour continues to roll through the country as the two former pop stars share stories on stage, with the duo presenting a candid, lighthearted look at their lives and careers.