Katie Price's Family Rift Deepens Over Support for Ex JJ Slater
Reality television personality Katie Price, 47, finds herself embroiled in a deepening familial conflict following her whirlwind marriage to entrepreneur Lee Andrews. The tension reportedly stems from her family's perceived disloyalty after they publicly sided with her former partner, TV personality JJ Slater.
Whirlwind Romance and Sudden Marriage
Earlier this year, Price shocked fans and family alike by getting engaged to Andrews during a trip to Dubai, mere days after their initial meeting. This marked her ninth engagement. In a move that reportedly blindsided her loved ones, the couple proceeded to tie the knot in the same week, with Price's family having no prior knowledge of the ceremony and never having met her fourth husband.
The wedding occurred just weeks after Price's split from JJ Slater, whom she had dated for approximately two years. Sources indicate the relationship ended because Price could not envision a long-term future with the Married At First Sight star.
Family Allegiance Shifts to Ex-Boyfriend
In the latest developments, insiders reveal that Price's family has firmly aligned themselves with JJ Slater in the aftermath of the breakup. Slater, who reportedly jetted off to the United States to mend his broken heart, broke a months-long social media silence this past weekend.
His return post featured the caption 'So back ??', suggesting a readiness to move forward. The shared photographs documented his time abroad and included a seemingly pointed image of Mark Manson's book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by a poolside.
Significantly, Price's younger sister, Sophie, was among those who 'liked' the post, with other commenters offering supportive messages to Slater. A source close to the situation told The Mirror, 'Katie's family are very much "Team JJ". Ever since the breakup, they've been in touch with him and supporting him.'
The insider elaborated, stating the family believes Slater was treated poorly and that they are deeply disappointed by the situation. Sophie Price reportedly viewed JJ as exceptionally supportive and one of the nicest men her sister had dated, which motivated her public show of support online.
Perceived Disloyalty and Podcast Pause
The family's actions have reportedly been interpreted by Katie Price as a profound act of disloyalty. 'She'll think it's disloyal but underneath, she knows she's treated JJ terribly and that he's a nice guy,' the source added, noting that the dynamic is creating significant distance between Price and her relatives.
While Sophie Price has not publicly commented on her sister's new marriage, fans noted a shift when the sisters' joint venture, The Katie Price Show podcast, was abruptly paused. A statement posted to the podcast's Instagram account cited the intense media attention as the reason, emphasizing the show's role to observe headlines rather than contribute to them.
Price Defends New Marriage and Future Plans
Meanwhile, Katie Price has been in Dubai on her honeymoon with Lee Andrews. The couple has been active on social media, sharing content that includes visits from showbiz friends like Kerry Katona. Price has also been vehement in defending her relationship against critics.
In a Valentine's Day rant on Instagram Stories, she praised Andrews for providing security and respect, dismissing negative rumors as 'absolute BS by bitter people and snakes.' These rumors include allegations that Andrews was previously banned from leaving Dubai due to a fraud conviction, which he denies, and warnings from his ex-partners.
In a YouTube video, Price asserted her autonomy, stating, 'I'm a grown a**e woman' and 'I know what I'm doing.' She confirmed she has deliberately avoided public commentary on her marriage.
Property Investment and Family Concerns
According to reports from The Sun, Price has recently put down money on a property in Dubai with Andrews, who has lived there for over two decades, and a contract has been signed. 'She is really excited and thinks she is going to have her happy ending with Lee,' a source said.
However, this move is causing anxiety among her inner circle. The same source added that her friends and family are 'concerned about his motives, and that is only natural given what some of his ex-partners have said.' They fear the property investment could be the beginning of a potential scam, despite Price's apparent confidence in her new life and relationship.
