In a dramatic turn of events, former glamour model Katie Price has announced her ninth engagement, leaving her recent ex-boyfriend JJ Slater reportedly "blindsided" by the news. The surprise revelation comes just weeks after the pair ended their relationship, adding another twist to Price's tumultuous personal life.
A Lavish Dubai Proposal
The 46-year-old reality star, who was declared bankrupt earlier this year, flew to Dubai on Wednesday for an opulent holiday with a new, unidentified partner. Documenting her trip on social media, Price shared images posing beside a sea of red roses alongside the mystery man, while prominently displaying a giant diamond engagement ring.
JJ Slater's Heartbreak in Miami
Sources close to the situation have revealed that the engagement announcement came as a complete shock to JJ Slater, the 32-year-old MAFS UK star whom Price split from recently. Slater is currently in Miami with his family, reportedly focusing on "healing his broken heart" following the abrupt end of their romance.
Insiders suggest that cracks in Price and Slater's relationship had become "too obvious to ignore" in recent months, despite public assertions from Price that they were going strong. The couple began dating in February 2024, shortly after Slater rose to fame on the E4 reality show.
Doubts and Different Outlooks
A source previously indicated that Price had harboured doubts for some time about whether Slater was "husband material," though she had hoped these concerns would diminish. Instead, her apprehensions only grew, leading her to accept that the relationship would not culminate in a fourth walk down the aisle for her.
"JJ was left disappointed and has already packed his bags and moved back to his home in Essex," the source added. "He genuinely saw a future with Katie, but it seems she ultimately had a very different outlook." Price had even spoken publicly about the possibility of having a child together, which would have been her sixth.
Cryptic Social Media Posts
Last Wednesday, Price broke her silence on the split by sharing a series of cryptic posts on her Instagram Story. These included poems and quotes about soulmates and relationships, hinting at her search for the right partner.
One post read: "They say falling in love takes time. But it's not true. Falling in love only takes the right person - the one who knows exactly what you need, without having to ask." Another discussed recognising a soulmate through "divine" signs, while a third quoted her mother saying, "when you meet the male version of yourself is when you meet the love of your life."
Moving On: Fitness Focus for JJ
Meanwhile, JJ Slater has been channeling his energy into fitness following the breakup. He recently shared on Instagram that he has lost approximately six pounds after teaming up with an online coach from Konditioning Coaching.
In a video posted to his Stories, Slater explained, "We're 10 days in, and I'm 2.8kg down which is obviously a blinder. Yeah he holds me accountable, he sorts out my nutrition, sorts out my workouts, makes sure I'm doing my steps, my cardio." He added that the coach calls him out if he slacks, emphasising his commitment to moving forward.
The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for both Katie Price and JJ Slater for comment regarding these latest developments, but responses are still pending. This engagement marks Price's ninth, continuing a pattern of high-profile relationships amidst her ongoing financial and personal challenges.
