Kieran Hayler's family and friends are "glad" he's no longer with Katie Price.

Kieran Hayler and Katie Price

Kieran Hayler and Katie Price

The former stripper ended his "toxic" marriage to the 'Loose Women' panellist - the mother of his children Jett, five, and Bunny, four - earlier this year and he's praised his "perfect" support network for helping him through their break-up, admitting that many think he is much better off without his estranged wife.

Speaking to the new issue of Now magazine, he said: "They have supported me all the way through. A lot of them are glad that I'm out of a toxic relationship because it ended up being a bit of tit-for-tat."

Kieran is now dating flight attendant Michelle Pentecost and their romance is going "really good" and she gets on well with his two kids.

He said: "We're just normal, which is nice. Everything's been very normal, very natural, and fine."

Kieran has had care of the children since 40-year-old Katie - who also has Harvey, 16, Junior, 13, and 11-year-old Princess from her previous relationships with Dwight Yorke and then Peter Andre - checked into rehab for PTSD treatment last month, and he's hoping to enjoy a "dream" Christmas with the youngsters.

He said: "I'm with the kids now, so Christmas will be with the kids. It's any parent's dream to have the kids on Christmas morning - it would be good to have them on Christmas Eve too.

"I'll split it with Kate but we've got to work all that stuff out ... It would be lovely to have them for Christmas. Fingers crossed."

The 31-year-old hunk's main focus is on his kids but he's also found working out has been helpful in coming to terms with the end of his marriage.

He said: "I work out at home. I love running outdoors, clearing my head, getting on with life and being a good dad. That's all I want to do, just be a good dad for the kids."

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