Katona, McFadden avoid Egan wedding

Kerry Katona and Brian McFadden missed Kian Egan's wedding to avoid a showdown at the ceremony, it has been claimed.

Westlife star Egan tied the knot with actress Jodi Albert at the Sandy Lane resort in Barbados yesterday.

It is believed that the couple invited both Katona and McFadden to their big day, but each rejected their invitation because they feared the other would attend.

Katona split from McFadden in 2004 following two years of marriage. She has since tied the knot with new partner Mark Croft.

A source told the Daily Star: "Brian and Kian still remained close even after Brian left Westlife five years ago. So Kian was hurt that his pal couldn't make their wedding.

"Kerry was also a big part of their lives and their absence was the only blip in an otherwise idyllic day."

A spokesperson for Egan commented: "He and Brian are still friends. Brian lives in Australia and Kian understands that he is on the other side of the world."

McFadden is expected to marry his new fiancée Delta Goodrem at Christmas.