Katie Price's sister Sophie issued a stark warning about her love life mere days before the former glamour model announced her ninth engagement to a mystery man in Dubai. The dramatic revelation came during a podcast recording where Sophie expressed clear concern about Katie's romantic intentions.
Sisterly Concern Before the Proposal
During an episode of the Katie Price Show podcast recorded on Monday, Katie revealed to her sister that she had been "manifesting" a new romantic partner into her life. The conversation occurred just weeks after Katie's reported split from boyfriend JJ Slater, with the model telling her sister she wanted to find her own version of Richard Gere.
Sophie's response was immediate and firm. "Absolutely not, you need a break, you need time to yourself," she told her sister during the podcast discussion. Sophie explained that their mother had called her about Katie's romantic aspirations, prompting her protective response.
Ninth Engagement Announcement
Despite her sister's warnings, Katie Price announced her engagement on Friday through social media posts showing her at the luxurious Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai. She shared images of a lavish proposal setup complete with rose petals arranged to spell "Will You Marry Me? Katie" and a substantial diamond ring.
The model captioned her Instagram post with the declaration that her "Richard gear [sic] swept off my feet" and added that "manifesting does work." Additional photos showed Katie standing in a hot tub surrounded by romantic decorations and holding a man's hand bearing a tattoo of her name.
Sophie's Humorous Reaction
During their podcast conversation, Sophie jokingly suggested she should start calling her sister Vivian, referencing Julia Roberts' character Vivian Ward from the film Pretty Woman. Katie responded with her own quip, stating "I won't have to be paid for sex" in reference to the comparison.
The sisterly exchange highlighted the tension between Katie's pursuit of romance and Sophie's concern for her wellbeing following multiple high-profile relationships and engagements throughout her career.
Relationship History and Recent Split
This engagement marks the ninth time Katie Price has agreed to marry. Her previous engagements include commitments to Warren Furman in 1996, Scott Sullivan in 2004, Leandro Penna in 2012, Kris Boyson in 2018, and Carl Woods in 2021, though she never married any of these partners.
From her three actual marriages, Katie has five children: Harvey Price, Junior and Princess Andre from her marriage to Peter Andre, and Jett and Bunny Haylor from her marriage to Keiran Hayler. She also married Alex Reid between these relationships.
The engagement news comes just weeks after Katie reportedly ended her relationship with ex-boyfriend JJ Slater, 32. Sources indicated that problems in their relationship had become "too obvious to ignore," though Katie maintained there were "no hard feelings" between them.
Lavish Dubai Setting
The proposal took place at one of Dubai's most exclusive venues, where top-tier suites can cost nearly £20,000 per night. The luxurious setting included elaborate decorations with tea lights, love hearts, and the rose petal marriage proposal message.
Katie's social media posts showcased the opulent surroundings, emphasizing the extravagant nature of this latest romantic development in her frequently publicised personal life.
