Kate Ferdinand has broken down in tears about her family and not having a ‘manual on how to be a step-mum’.
The 27-year-old former TOWIE star – who tied the knot with former footballer Rio Ferdinand during a secret ceremony in Turkey last year – has opened up about taking on the role of mother to Rio’s three children, Lorenz, 12, Tate, 10, and Tia, eight, and revealed that she just wants their kids to be ‘happy’ in a trailer for the pair’s upcoming documentary, Becoming A Stepfamily.
Rio, 41, is heard telling his wife: “There ain’t no manual on how to be a step-mum.”
An emotional Kate then adds: “It’s hard for us so I can’t imagine how hard it is for the kids.”
Sobbing, Kate continues, “I just want the children to be happy.”
The much-anticipated documentary will follow Kate’s journey as she integrates into the family and becomes a step-mother to Rio’s three kids after the Manchester United legend tragically lost his wife, Rebecca Ellison, to breast cancer in 2015.
In the months leading up to their wedding, the documentary follows, Kate’s journey into motherhood with the memory of Rebecca still very much present.
Kate Wright and Rio Ferdinand's cutest family moments
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1 of 21Kate and Rio looking ALL loved up
2 of 21The girls wearing matching outfits
3 of 21Kate shared this adorable photo on Insta
4 of 21Christmas Day with the kids
5 of 21We all love a girls trip to the hairdressers
6 of 21Halloween vibes
7 of 21Err, who screamed louder then?
8 of 21Couples that work out together...
9 of 21Kate and Rio's family
10 of 21Kate and Rio's sister have been on holiday together
11 of 21Another family snap
12 of 21Valentine's Day
13 of 21Rio was with Kate Wright for her mum's birthday
14 of 21How sweet are these two?
15 of 21These two look photobooth ready
16 of 21N'aww
17 of 21They're both looking very glam for their date night
18 of 21How many balloon did Rio get on his birthday, ey?
19 of 21Matching PJs!
20 of 21This family holiday looks AMAZING
21 of 21It's safe to say that Kate gets on with Rio's family
In a more positive scene, Rio then opens up on how Kate has changed his life since the death of his wife Rebecca.
He says, “You feel like you’ve been dealt a terrible hand but your luck can change.”
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Posting on Instagram about the show last month, Kate wrote: "This is a hugely important and personal project for @rioferdy5 and I. For the last year we have been filming a new @bbcone documentary ‘Rio and Kate: Becoming a Step Family’
"We have been on such a journey and we really hope the film will help other step families and those experiencing the journey of grief 🙏🏻 coming soon.(sic)"
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Rio previously starred in a documentary about his life as a single father, titled Rio Ferdinand: Being Mum And Dad, which subsequently won a BAFTA in 2017.
Rio and Kate said of the new documentary: "The positive response to Being Mum And Dad in 2017 and the way it helped others going through a similar situation was overwhelming.
"For that reason we were both compelled to tell the next chapter in our lives together.
"We hope Becoming A Step Family will give a unique insight into step-families and the journey through grief, whilst also providing an intimate look at our lives together."
Rio and Kate: Becoming a Stepfamily will air on Monday 10 February at 9pm on BBC One.