Ronan Keating details how he keeps the romance alive with wife Storm

They’ve been married for seven years. 

And Ronan Keating has opened up about he keeps the romance alive with his wife Storm, avoiding the seven-year-itch.

The Irish singer, 45, met the Australian producer, 41, In September 2012 while they were both working on The X Factor Australia.

Loved-up: Ronan Keating has opened up about he keeps the romance alive with his wife Storm, avoiding the seven-year-itch

Speaking to MailOnline, Ronan said: ‘Storm and I try to find time for each other, that’s what it’s all about. 

‘All of us live such crazy, hectic lifestyles, it’s easy to forget about each other. We make sure we don’t. And I think that’s really special and really important. 

He joked: ‘So whether it’s running off to the bedroom to watch a boxset, or whatever else! Having some time together to watch a tv show or catch up. Or saying we’re going out for some dinner tonight just the two of us. Just having some time together.

Romance: The Irish singer, 45, met the Australian producer, 41, In September 2012 while they were both working on The X Factor Australia

Romance: The Irish singer, 45, met the Australian producer, 41, In September 2012 while they were both working on The X Factor Australia

‘Because we’ve got the older kids and we’ve got the younger kids. It’s a busy household and we’re constantly working, both of us.

‘We’re ships passing in the night sometimes, with so much work on our plates. So I think making time for each other is the key.’

He also gave a health update on Storm, after she experienced temporary paralysis last year.

The star has previously explained how she developed a rare condition called Cauda Equina Syndrome that meant her nerves were compressing on her spine so she couldn’t feel anything in the bottom half of her body.

Family: The couple share two children together, Cooper Archer, four, and Coco Knox, two, while Ronan shares three other children with ex-wife Yvonne Connolly: daughters Missy, 21, and Ali, 17, and son Jack, 23

Family: The couple share two children together, Cooper Archer, four, and Coco Knox, two, while Ronan shares three other children with ex-wife Yvonne Connolly: daughters Missy, 21, and Ali, 17, and son Jack, 23

The horrifying experience occurred in March 2021 as she underwent surgery after suffering from a prolapsed disc, and Storm recalled how she woke up one morning and found that parts of her body were ‘completely numb’.

Coronavirus restrictions meant that Ronan was unable to visit his wife in hospital as Storm recalled how he was left ‘crying in the car’ outside during the terrifying ordeal.

Opening up on the ‘tough’ year, Ronan said: ‘She’s doing great. It was a tough year last year for her, with what she went through, absolutely frightening. 

‘I believe that the stress and the work and pressure that came from building this house, led to what happened to her. It was terrible, stress is a terrible thing. 

What is cauda equina syndrome?

Cauda equina syndrome is a serious condition where the nerves at the very bottom of the spinal cord become compressed.

Symptoms include:

  • lower back pain
  • numbness in your groin
  • paralysis of one or both legs
  • rectal pain
  • loss of bowel control (bowel incontinence)
  • loss of bladder control (urinary incontinence)
  • pain in the inside of your thighs

Doctors advise seeking medical assistance immediately if a person develops these symptoms.

They should visit their GP or the accident and emergency (A&E) department of the nearest hospital.

If cauda equina syndrome is not promptly treated, the nerves to the bladder and bowel can become permanently damaged.

Source: NHS Choices

But he revealed: ‘So she’s been through the mill, but she’s fighting fit and back to work now, and thank god she’s good, she’s great.’

The couple share two children together, Cooper Archer, four, and Coco Knox, two, while Ronan shares three other children with ex-wife Yvonne Connolly: daughters Missy, 21, and Ali, 17, and son Jack, 23. 

Ronan says the pair aren’t planning to have any more kids, saying: ‘Storm and I feel very lucky, we’re very happy very loved. We just want to raise all of the children as best we can. Five kids like my mum and dad.’

His two eldest children have also been in the spotlight, with Missy competing on Dancing With The Stars, while Jack appeared on Love Island this year.

When asked about how he feels about his kids joining the showbiz industry, Ronan said: ‘I have a very good relationship with them all, we speak and we talk and discuss stuff and go through it. 

‘They look for advice and listen, so it’s all good. As long as people are willing to learn, I think trying these things is really important. As long as they take the advice and listen, which they have done, I’m proud of them. 

‘Storm has worked on the other side of the camera as a producer, so they have the best of both worlds, they know what to expect the front and the back.’  

It comes as Ronan has been revealed as Costa Coffee’s first ever Director of Love, to spread love across the country.

He is on a mission to woo coffee lovers, delivering impromptu serenades and touring Costa Coffee stores up and down the UK.

The campaign, which kicked off on Thursday 17th November, will roll out across the UK with a series of ‘declarations of love’ and far-reaching gestures, not least by giving away millions of coffees. 

Brits can get theirs by downloading the Costa Coffee app and signing-up to the Costa Club loyalty scheme between now and 24 November 2022, with millions of free coffees and hot drinks up for grabs.

Partnership: It comes as Ronan has been revealed as Costa Coffee's first ever Director of Love, to spread love across the country

Partnership: It comes as Ronan has been revealed as Costa Coffee’s first ever Director of Love, to spread love across the country

Shakir Moin, Costa Coffee CEO said: ‘Ronan Keating is responsible for some of the greatest love songs of all time, so who better to help us woo customers and shower them with love this festive season? 

‘We’ll not only be giving millions of barista-crafted coffees away, but we’ll be taking to the streets and even the skies to show Brits how we feel about them. Stay tuned for some big surprises!’

Speaking about what made him want to participate in the campaign, Ronan said: ‘It kinda made sense to me. The guys called me and asked would I like to get involved, a brand new role the Director of Love.

Rollercosta! He is on a mission to woo coffee lovers, delivering impromptu serenades and touring Costa Coffee stores up and down the UK

Rollercosta! He is on a mission to woo coffee lovers, delivering impromptu serenades and touring Costa Coffee stores up and down the UK

‘It’s all about sharing the love and sharing not just with our baristas and team and all of the staff across Costa, but with our customers. I think we all deserve it, everybody deserves it out there. 

‘It’s nice because there’s a genuine connection between me and love songs, so when they were trying to find somebody, I’d like to say they chose well.’ 

For further information on Costa Coffee’s new campaign, download the Costa Coffee app today.

Man for the job: Ronan said: 'It's nice because there's a genuine connection between me and love songs, so when they were trying to find somebody, I'd like to say they chose well'

Man for the job: Ronan said: ‘It’s nice because there’s a genuine connection between me and love songs, so when they were trying to find somebody, I’d like to say they chose well’

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