Katie Price is reportedly poised to leap into a new relationship just after her split from boyfriend JJ Slater, with friends cynically predicting it will last mere 'three seconds'. This comes despite the former glamour model's recent public insistence that she no longer 'needs a man' in her life.
The Split and a Swift Rebound
Price, 47, is believed to have ended her relationship with Married At First Sight star JJ Slater, despite previously denying breakup rumours in December. The split is said to have been triggered after Katie issued Slater with a marriage ultimatum, demanding he 'step up' or end the relationship.
However, a source close to the star suggests she is unlikely to remain single for long. 'She always says the same thing [about being happy alone] but she’ll be throwing herself into the next relationship,' the insider revealed. 'It wouldn't be surprising if she hasn’t got someone lined up already.' The source added a stark prediction about the longevity of any new romance: 'It will last three seconds.'
Pressure for Marriage and Family Concerns
The insider detailed that the relationship with Slater, who had supported her through multiple cosmetic surgery trips to Turkey, crumbled under the weight of Price's 'urgency' to wed and have more children. 'She wanted a ring on her finger. She is desperate to get married again,' the source said. When Slater expressed concerns over her health and obsession with surgery, Price would become 'very defensive'.
Her family are now said to be deeply worried, not just about her relationship patterns, but about her physical wellbeing. 'Her family are very worried about her,' the source stated. 'They are worried she will die on the operating table, because she’s not strong enough. She isn’t strong enough for a general anaesthetic, let alone another procedure.'
A Public Declaration of Independence
These reports starkly contrast with Price's own words on 'The Katie Price Show' podcast. In a recent episode, she reflected on her past need for companionship. 'Years ago, I was always afraid of being on my own. I always felt I needed someone. How I am now, I always say, I don't need a man,' she told listeners. 'If I want a man, it's because I want them. I don't need a man, whereas years before, I needed a man.' She did not mention JJ Slater directly during these comments.
The situation highlights the ongoing tension between Price's public pronouncements of independence and the private pressures described by those close to her, setting the stage for another potentially turbulent chapter in her personal life.
