WARRINGTON'S pop princess Kerry Katona is preparing for parenthood with hunky hearthrob fianc Bryan McFadden.

The mother-to-be revealed this week that she is pregnant with the Westlifer's child.

Kerry, who is well-known for her mad-cap role in the pop trio Atomic Kitten, is due to give birth in September - around the same time as she celebrates her 21st birthday.

Her and fianc Bryan's plans to get married in Dublin next year are so far still unchanged - although news of the happy arrival could mean a re-think.

But for now, Kerry is overjoyed at the prospect of motherhood.

She said: "I just can't wait to get dead fat and lie around. There'll be no drinks or showbiz parties for me for a while. I couldn't be happier, my family are ecstatic and fellow Kittens Lil and Tash can't wait to get down to Baby Gap."

The couple, who have been a hot celebrity item for months now, have already decided on names for the baby.

If it is a girl, she will be called Molly and if it is a boy he will be called DJ - which is short for Dylan James.

Kerry's news comes as the Kittens prepare for the launch of their latest single - Whole Again - which is released at the end of the month.

Bryan revealed the couple's news to radio DJ Joel Ross, one of the breakfast show presenters on Manchester's Key 103.

Joel told the GUARDIAN: "We didn't believe them at first!

"He said he was really shocked but really happy. It doesn't sound like it was planned."

And he says he would happily play godfather to the pop pair's offspring - if his services were required!