The festive season has sparked speculation about the state of Katie Price’s relationship with her rumored fiancé, JJ Slater, as the pair spent Christmas apart. Price, 46, opted to celebrate with her long-time friend Kerry Katona, 44, rather than with the 32-year-old Slater. Adding fuel to the rumors, Slater shared a Christmas photo on social media featuring his family, with Price noticeably absent. This conspicuous separation comes just a month after reports surfaced suggesting Price was planning to propose to Slater after an 11-month courtship.
Price and Katona, who share a bond forged during their time on “I’m a Celebrity” in 2004, are currently co-starring in a pantomime production of Cinderella. While their professional collaboration thrives, both women appear to be facing personal challenges. Katona recently announced her separation from fiancé Ryan Mahoney, citing a “breach of trust,” while Price’s holiday season was marked by distance from her partner. Social media posts depicted Price and her eldest son, Harvey, 22, enjoying a pub roast with Katona and her family, painting a picture far removed from the November reports hinting at an impending proposal.
The reports from November painted a drastically different picture of the couple’s relationship. Sources close to Price indicated that she intended to make their first Christmas together a memorable one, potentially even marking the occasion with a proposal. Known for her love of Christmas, Price was described as eager to celebrate the holiday with Slater and her children, viewing it as a symbol of “new horizons” and a testament to her happiness. This desire for a grand gesture seemed to align with Price’s history of romantic pronouncements, having been engaged eight times and married three times previously.
Price’s complex relationship history spans several high-profile romances. Her eldest child, Harvey, is from her relationship with footballer Dwight Yorke. She shares two children, Junior and Princess, with her first husband, Peter Andre, whom she was married to from 2005 to 2009. Two more children, Jett and Bunny, followed from her marriage to Kieran Hayler. Despite having five children, Price has expressed a desire to expand her family further. Last year, she spoke openly about pursuing IVF and utilizing a surrogate, revealing that she had found a willing surrogate amongst her fanbase.
Price’s romantic endeavors include a string of engagements and marriages. A brief overview includes her engagement to Gladiator star Warren Furman (Ace) in the late 90s, a relationship with singer Dane Bowers, and a short-lived romance with Pop Idol contestant Gareth Gates. Her highly publicized relationship and subsequent marriage to Peter Andre followed her meeting him on “I’m a Celebrity.” After their divorce, she married cage fighter Alex Reid, a union that lasted less than two years. Further relationships included engagements to Argentinian model Leandro Penna and personal trainer Kris Boyson. Her most recent long-term relationship was with car salesman Carl Woods, which ended last year.
Katie Price’s romantic life continues to be a subject of public interest. Her recent Christmas spent apart from JJ Slater raises questions about the future of their relationship, contrasting sharply with earlier reports of impending nuptials. While her professional life flourishes alongside Kerry Katona in their pantomime performance, her personal life appears to be navigating a period of uncertainty. Whether this separation marks a definitive break or a temporary blip remains to be seen. Only time will tell if the rumors of a split are confirmed or if Price and Slater will reconcile and rekindle their relationship in the new year.
