Kate Ferdinand Breaks Down In Tears In Trailer For New 'Personal' Documentary With Rio

Kate and Rio Ferdinand's BBC documentary is set to air next week and in a new trailer, Kate can be seen sobbing as she opens up about her role as a stepmum.

Speaking about her stepchildren, the 28-year-old becomes visibly emotional as she discusses family life during the new programme, Rio and Kate: Becoming a Stepfamily.

In the clip, Kate can be heard explaining: "It is hard for us so I can't even imagine how hard it is for the kids."

"I just want the children to be happy," she continues, breaking down in tears.

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The documentary follows Kate as she becomes stepmum to Rio's three children: Tate, Lorenz and Tia.

Rio's late wife Rebecca Ellison passed away in 2015 aged 34, after being diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time.

The programme focuses on the challenges and triumphs of becoming a stepfamily - now the fastest growing family type in the UK.

Rio, 41, also speaks about the difficulties Kate and the kids have faced as they have adjusted, explaining: "There ain't no manual that tells you how to become a stepmum."

As well as giving viewers a glimpse inside their life as a stepfamily, the documentary also follows the couple on the build up to their wedding, which took place in Turkey in September last year.

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"[...] You feel like you've been dealt a terrible hand but, your luck can change," Rio adds.

Announcing the new documentary on Instagram, former TOWIE star Kate explained: "This is a hugely important and personal project for @rioferdy5 and I.

"For the last year we have been filming a new @bbcone documentary 'Rio and Kate: Becoming a Step Family'.

"We have been on such a journey and we really hope the film will help other step families and those experiencing the journey of grief... coming soon."

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The new BBC show isn't the first time Rio has opened up about his grief.

In 2017, the dad was hailed a "warrior" after he spoke about his struggles in BAFTA-winning documentary, Rio Ferdinand: Being Mum and Dad.

The documentary showed the sports star juggling the challenges of being a parent and coming to terms with the loss of his wife.

The follow-up, Rio and Kate: Becoming a Stepfamily will air on BBC One on Monday 10th February at 9pm.

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