Who is Danielle Parkinson? Everything to know about Brian McFadden's new wife

Brian McFadden, the Irish pop singer, tied the knot for the third time with his partner Danielle Parkinson on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in a small ceremony at Newquay, Cornwall.

McFadden shared the pictures of the wedding on his Instagram, and the couple is seen dressed in coordinated white outfits, celebrating and posing for photos. Danielle. As per reports by The Sun, Danielle is a former heptathlete for Rochdale Harriers at Under 21 level and later worked as a PE teacher at Matthew Moss High School in Rochdale.

Brian McFadden and Danielle had begun dating back in 2016, and their wedding had been postponed previously because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Danielle Parkinson and Brian McFadden's union

Brian McFadden, known for his albums like Strings Attached and Wall of Soundz, tied the knot with Danielle on Saturday in an intimate beach ceremony in the presence of family and friends.

The couple shared champagne toasts and photo highlights on social media with fans, followers, and celebrities cheering and congratulating them. Brian was previously married to the TV personality Kerry Katona and the presenter and media personality Vogue Williams.

Brian and Danielle have been together since 2016, and the couple welcomed their first child, Ruby Jean, in 2021. Brian is also a father to a 23-year-old Molly Marie and a 21-year-old Lilly-Sue McFadden, whom he shares with his ex Kerry Katona.

Along with Ruby, Molly, and Lilly were also present at the wedding ceremony. Speaking to presenter Matt Foister in a podcast, Meeting… Kerry Katona, Kerry shared her insights about her relationship with her ex, Brian McFadden.

She said:

''I really wish me and Brian were friends. I said that to Lily yesterday because she was going to [Westlife’s] concert to watch and I said, I wish I could come.''

She then shared a little about her relationship with Brian's fiancée, Danielle. She said:

''I get on really well with his fiancée. I think I might have a girl crush on her. I always go off of what my girls say for a stepmum, and she's the best stepmum. On Mother's Day, I sent her a message. I went, Happy Mother's Day, Danielle. I think she's lovely and they've got a beautiful little girl, Ruby.''

She continued:

''I wish them nothing but joy and happiness.''

Danielle reposted pictures and videos of the wedding on her Instagram handle. In the pictures, the couple is seen walking hand in hand with family and friends cheering them on. She also runs a lifestyle blog called D is for Dani, where she shares her insights on her personal fitness journey, product reviews, and travel adventures.

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