Katie Price has confirmed the end of her relationship with boyfriend JJ Slater, revealing the pair spent New Year's Eve together just days before parting ways.
A Sudden End After Nearly Two Years
The former glamour model, 47, and the reality TV star, 32, had been dating since February 2024. Their romance lasted almost two years before Katie decided she could not see a long-term future with JJ. Insiders close to the couple reported that cracks in the relationship had become "too obvious to ignore" in recent months, despite public assertions from Price that they were going strong.
The timing of the breakup was highlighted by a YouTube video Katie posted on Saturday, which showed her celebrating the New Year with JJ, her son Harvey, 23, and daughter Princess, 18. This indicated the split happened very recently. A source told the Daily Mail, "Katie has had doubts for some time about whether JJ is husband material, but she hoped those concerns would fade. Instead, her fears only grew."
Differing Visions for the Future
While Katie had even spoken about the possibility of having a sixth child with Slater, her outlook ultimately changed. The source added that she has now accepted the relationship will not end with a fourth walk down the aisle. JJ, who rose to fame on E4's Married At First Sight UK in 2023, was reportedly left disappointed by the decision.
JJ has since packed his bags and moved back to his home in Essex. The insider explained, "He genuinely saw a future with Katie, but it seems she ultimately had a very different outlook." JJ had been a supportive figure during a series of health scares for Price, as fans expressed concern over her appearance and ongoing cosmetic surgery procedures.
Katie's Relationship History and Current Stance
Katie Price has been married three times:
- To singer Peter Andre, 52 (father of Junior, 20, and Princess, 18).
- To former cage fighter Alex Reid, 50.
- To personal trainer Kieran Hayler, 38 (father of Jett, 12, and Bunny, 10).
She is also mother to son Harvey, 23, whom she shares with former footballer Dwight Yorke, 54.
Recently, on her podcast The Katie Price Show, the star insisted, "I don't need a man. If I want a man, it's because I want them." She contrasted this with her past mindset, where she felt she needed a partner. However, sources are sceptical of this independent proclamation. One told the Mirror, "She wants to find a husband and can't cope without being with a partner. It wouldn't be surprising if she hasn't got someone lined up already."
The source expressed concern from her family, suggesting she may quickly dive into another intense relationship with pressure to marry, a pattern they fear will repeat itself.
