Katie Price 'jokingly propositioned' newly single Jake Quickenden at an awards ceremony in Manchester last night, with onlookers telling the Mirror it went further than 'just flirting'.
Flirting at the Hair and Beauty Awards
The 48-year-old presented the HBA Choice Award at the Hair and Beauty Awards, which Jake, 37, was hosting. Initial reports suggested she 'flirted' with him, but an insider at the event says it was much more than a one-off exchange.
Our source said: "Katie was flirting a lot with Jake and jokingly propositioning him. There was a lot of back and forth, and there's a certain rapport between them. They had a hug when he came off stage and had a giggle together."
Banter and 'the Katie Price show'
Beauty industry professionals witnessed Katie tell Jake that This Morning co-star Ben Shepherd suggested Jake would 'suit' her. She asked: "Am I your type or not?" and later said: "Are you blowing me out? Is that a yes or a no? I'm putting you on the spot." Jake replied: "You're a beautiful lady, Kate, get on with the awards!"
The flirting continued all night, with Jake making it 'all about Katie.' The source added: "Jake was hosting and he called the night the Katie Price show. When she arrived people were falling over themselves for her. Jake gave lots of nods to her throughout his speech and she answered back. Her table was close to the stage and so she was able to engage in plenty of banter which went back and forth. It was very much both sides."
Marriage speculation
Katie was joined by daughter Princess Andre as they supported Junior performing on the night. She has not been wearing her engagement ring recently, sparking speculation her fourth marriage to Lee Andrews, 43, could be over. When the Mirror approached her rep for clarification, the reply was "no comment." She has not acknowledged her husband publicly on social media in six weeks.
Despite her personal woes, the onlooker claims Katie was 'on form' and the crowd was 'lining up' for pictures with her. Other celebrities in attendance included Love Island alumni Liberty Poole, and TOWIE couple Jordan Brook and Sophie Kasaei. HBA founder Sophie Lux said: "It was an incredible night and I couldn't have been happier with how everything came together."
The Mirror approached representatives for Katie Price and Jake Quickenden for comment.
