Katie Price has publicly disclosed that her romantic involvement with Married At First Sight UK personality JJ Slater concluded significantly earlier than recent reports suggested. The 47-year-old media personality stated she chose to end the nearly two-year relationship because she did not wish to "waste my time".
The Real Timeline of the Breakup
While news of their separation emerged earlier this month, Price has now clarified the actual timeline. Speaking on the latest instalment of The Katie Price Show podcast, she explained the couple had parted ways "ages ago, really". She confirmed her attendance at family Christmas arrangements was a pre-planned formality, not an indication the relationship was still active.
Price reflected on past mistakes, stating: "You stay, just go along, and then it ends up getting nasty. Yeah. And I don't want that. So I'd rather have nipped it in the bud sooner rather than later." A source had previously indicated to the Daily Mail that the split occurred after Price realised Slater, 31, was not "husband material" and that her doubts about a future together had only grown.
Life After the Split: Quotes and Gym Gains
In the wake of the breakup becoming public, both figures have been focusing on their personal journeys. On Wednesday, Katie Price shared a series of reflective poems and quotes on her Instagram Story, seemingly alluding to soulmates and ideal partnerships.
The posts included:
- A piece by Mike Poetry about "falling in love only takes the right person".
- A message about recognising "divine" signs when meeting one's soulmate.
- A quote recalling her mother's advice: "when you meet the male version of yourself is when you meet the love of your life."
Meanwhile, JJ Slater has channelled his energy into fitness. He recently updated followers on Instagram, revealing he has lost 2.8kg (over 6 pounds) in just ten days by working with an online coach from Konditioning Coaching. He praised the coach for holding him accountable with nutrition, workouts, and cardio.
A Look Back at the Relationship
Katie Price and JJ Slater began dating in February 2024, following Slater's rise to fame on the 2023 series of E4's Married At First Sight UK. During their relationship, Price had even spoken about the possibility of having a sixth child with him.
Following the split, Slater has reportedly moved back to his home in Essex. Price has been married three times previously: to singer Peter Andre, former cage fighter Alex Reid, and personal trainer Kieran Hayler. She is a mother of five.
