IT'S OFFICIAL - Padgate pop chick Kerry Katona and boyband hunk Bryan McFadden are an item.

Rumours of a romance between 19-year-old Kerry, of Atomic Kitten, and the 20-year-old Westlife hearthrob have been circulating for more than a year, and the couple have even been spotted walking out together in Warrington!

But this week, while holidaying with her boyfriend in Puerto Rico, Kerry confessed that Bryan was her number one.

Said Kerry: "Bryan is one of the most important things in my life and we're so happy together. He makes me laugh and I feel on top of the world."

Bryan added: "I love Kerry. She's the best thing in the world." The announcement comes on the eve of single releases for both stars' bands. Westlife's new single, Against All Odds, hits the shops on September 18 and the Kittens' latest effort, Follow Me, follows on October 2.