Get to know the home life of football star John Barnes as he signs up to take part in the first series of Kate Garraway’s Life Stories

John Barnes is the first-star signing to take part in Kate Garraway’s debut series of Life Stories.

The former footballer will be the first celebrity to take the seat opposite the Good Morning Britain presenter as she takes the reins from the previous host, Piers Morgan.

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The series promises to probe the guests for their deepest and darkest secrets and stories from throughout their lives and careers.

So, as the 58-year-old retired sports star gets ready for grilling, here is everything you need to know about his life out of the spotlight.

Let’s take a look…

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John Barnes is getting set to appear on Life Stories (Image: ITV)

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The couple raised a family together and are parents to four children called Jamie, Jordan, Jemma and Jasmine.

However, after 20 years together, John was unfaithful and the marriage ended.

John Barnes and his first wife Suzy (Image: Getty)

Speaking about the split, Suzy said previously: “I always thought the family was strong enough to overcome any indiscretions.

They were never going to break up our home. But Nicole was different – she was determined she would have him. He told me, ‘I love her’. I knew that was final.”

John married his second wife Andrea in 2006 and the couple subsequently had three children together.

John Barnes and his second wife Andrea (Image: Getty)

The couple have two daughters called Isabelle and Tia and a son called Alexander.

Suzy went on to marry again and the two couples say they are good friends and John’s first wife and her new husband are even godparents to his three children with Andrea.

Speaking about their unlikely friendship in the past, Suzy has said: “John’s probably here more now than he ever was when we were married. We get on better now than we have in years. How many divorced couples can say that?”

John Barnes has seven children from his past two marriages (Image: Getty)

John has previously opened up about his relationship with his children, saying how proud he is of all of them.

Speaking to the Guardian, he said: “Love and a good education are the two most important things you can give your children.