McFadden 'to fight for custody of kids'

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Brian McFadden is expected to enter into a custody battle with Kerry Katona for the right to look after their children Molly and Lilly-Sue.

According to The Sun, the former Westlife singer has become concerned for his children's well-being after seeing ex-wife Katona struggle through a This Morning interview last week.

"Brian looked at it in complete disbelief," a source is quoted as saying.

McFadden is allegedly preparing to launch a custody fight, with Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell - who helped steer Westlife to success - lined up as character references.

He intends to move the children to Sydney, Australia, where he lives with fiancée Delta Goodrem.