Kate Ferdinand has hit back at claims that she married Rio Ferdinand for his money, joking that anyone searching for an easy wealthy husband would hardly have chosen the complicated family situation she stepped into.
The former TOWIE star addressed the "gold digger" label during a Blended discussion with Rio and co-host Cilla Kessie. Kate pointed to the reality of becoming a stepmother to Rio's three children while they were still navigating the death of their mother, Rebecca Ellison.
"I always say if I wanted to pick a rich man I could have picked a lot easier one without all the kids," Kate said. She told Rio that she chose him because she loved him, while acknowledging that their relationship has included both rewarding and difficult periods.
Rio also reflected on how dramatically Kate's life changed after they became a couple. He admitted there have been times when he has wondered whether she would have had a far less complicated life without him and the family responsibilities that came with their relationship.
Kate directly addressed ******* umptions about Rio's wealth during the conversation. "People think I'm a gold digger, I'm with him for money," she said in comments also reported by The Sun.

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