McFadden, Goodrem to marry at Christmas

Brian McFadden has revealed that he is planning to marry Delta Goodrem at Christmas.

The former Westlife star announced his engagement to Goodrem in November 2007 following a three-year romance.

Speaking about the wedding plans, McFadden told Herald.ie: "We're looking at the end of year, Christmas time, in Australia. During the next couple of weeks, we'll definitely be setting a date."

The singer added that he sympathises with his ex-wife Kerry Katona following her recent problems with husband Mark Croft.

"I do feel sorry for her," he explained. "It is like a soap opera. I just watch it like everyone else."

McFadden recently claimed that he is now a household name in Australia.