Kerry Katona dating Take Me Out contestant

Kerry Katona is dating a contestant from 'Take Me Out'.

The reality TV star - who has kids Molly, nine, Lilly-Sue, seven, Heidi, three, and two-year-old Max from previous relationships - is reportedly smitten with property developer Dan Foden, who appeared Saturday's (19.03.11) episode of the ITV1 show, which was filmed some time ago.

A spokesperson for Kerry - who met 28-year-old Dan in a bar - told the Daily Mail newspaper: "Kerry has known Dan for a while but hasn't seen him in a long long time.

"Kerry went to a friend's birthday party and he was one of the people there, they got chatting and seemed to like each other."

After being married to former Westlife hunk Brian McFadden and more recently Mark Croft, Kerry is said to be thrilled with "gorgeous" Dan.

According to the News of the World newspaper, she reportedly told friends: "I can't believe I've pulled him. He's dead fit, he's gorgeous. He's got plenty of money, and the best part is he has no kids and no ex-wife."

Kerry - who is currently filming her latest reality TV show 'Kerry Katona: The Next Chapter' - is so happy with Dan, she watched his appearance on 'Take Me Out', which showed him go on a date with a pretty blonde named Nicole.

A friend added: "She's totally smitten. She saw the show with him on Saturday."