Kate Ferdinand revealed her husband Rio had made her Christmas dreams come true as she gushed over her partner on Sunday’s Royal Carols: Together At Christmas.
The former TOWIE star reflected on the holiday period growing up as she confessed she spoke lovingly about her partner and their children.
Kate married Rio in 2019 and they went on to welcome son Cree, two, and daughter Shea, five months.
She is also stepmother to Rio’s children, 16-year-old Lorenz, 14-year-old Tate and Tia, 11 – who he shared with wife Rebecca Ellison before she died of breast cancer in 2015, aged just 34.
Speaking in a segment about the star’s childhood Christmases, Rio began: ‘Christmas is always something that stands out, spending good family time and creating memories.’
Kate Ferdinand revealed her husband Rio had made her Christmas dreams come true as she gushed over her partner on Sunday’s Royal Carols: Together At Christmas
Kate added: ‘All being together, having fun, being in our matching PJs…
‘I was an only child and I lived with just me and my mum. But that’s why I just love being surrounded by so many kids.
‘Rio’s got a massive family, so this Christmas that we have now, is probably the Christmas like I always dreamed of!’
Taking to Instagram after the show to share their clip, she penned: ‘I was so honoured to be a part of The Princess of Wales’ Christmas Carol Service 
‘This year the service celebrated the importance of early childhood, which we’ve spoke about so much over on @blended I’m a great believer that our childhood really does shape us into the adults we become.
‘Rio & I spoke about our traditions growing up & what we now do with our family.
‘I always dreamed of having a big family when I was young & as I look around me tonight, I have exactly that. I feel very blessed that no matter the ups and downs I get to hopefully make a positive impact on my 5 beautiful children’s lives.
‘Thanks again to HRH The Princess of Wales for having us and letting us tell a small piece of our story.’
The former TOWIE star reflected on the holiday period growing up as she confessed she spoke lovingly about her partner and their children
Kate has always spoken candidly about her experience in a blended family and previously admitted she ‘overthinks’ her actions when it comes to caring for her stepchildren.
During an appearance on Virgin Radio Kate explained: ‘My family are so accepting. They love me. It’s nothing to do with them. I just always will feel a little bit worried, and it will be a little bit of a struggle. I don’t think the box is ever fully ticked.
‘I think sometimes I can mistake them just being teenagers that don’t listen. I start thinking, “Oh my god, is it me? Is it because I’m their stepmum?”
”’And every now and then I just have to sit back and say, “They are teenagers and this is what teenagers do.” But you can be a little bit more sensitive.’
Kate married Rio in 2019 and they went on to welcome son Cree, two, and daughter Shea, five months. She is also stepmother to Rio’s children, Lorenz, 16, Tate, 14, and Tia, 11
