Former glamour model Katie Price has directly addressed rumours that she is fixated on reality TV star Maura Higgins, while also making a sly reference to Higgins' notorious kiss with married McFly singer Danny Jones.
Price Defends Compliment Amid 'Obsession' Claims
Speaking on the latest episode of The Katie Price Show, the 47-year-old media personality lavished praise on the 35-year-old Love Island alum, calling her "the most beautiful woman in the UK." Price revealed she had even sent Higgins a private message to tell her she was "absolutely stunning," but this gesture led to some social media users accusing her of being obsessed.
"I am not obsessed with anything or anyone," Price firmly stated to her co-host and sister, Sophie. "Am I not allowed to say another woman is stunning?" She went on to joke that if she were truly obsessed with Higgins, she would make drastic changes to her own appearance, quipping: "I'd have smaller boobs, I'd stop having tattoos."
A Swift 'No Thank You' to Kissing Danny Jones
The conversation took a more pointed turn when Sophie Price teased her sister with the question: "But would you kiss Danny Jones?" Katie's immediate response was a firm "No thank you," after which the pair quickly moved on to other topics. This brief exchange referenced the major scandal that rocked Jones's marriage earlier this year.
In February, Danny Jones, the 39-year-old I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! 2024 champion, was filmed in a compromising drunken kiss with his campmate Maura Higgins at a BRIT Awards afterparty. The incident made headlines and prompted a public apology from the McFly star to his wife, Georgia.
Fallout and an Awkward Reunion
At the time, Jones posted a statement on Instagram, saying he had "taken some time out to be with those closest to me" and offered a "deep" apology to his family. He asked for privacy as they dealt with the situation.
Since the scandal, the pair had largely avoided the same events. However, they were forced into an awkward on-stage reunion at the National Television Awards in September. When I'm A Celebrity won the award for Best Reality Competition, the entire 2024 cast, including both Higgins and Jones, took to the stage together, with Jones giving the acceptance speech as the reigning king.
Recent signs suggest Jones's marriage is recovering. Earlier this week, he shared a snap from a birthday dinner with his wife Georgia, indicating they are working to move past the controversy.
