Katie Price's new documentary series, Katie Price: Nothing to Hide, premiering Wednesday at 9pm on Sky Documentaries, offers a remarkably revealing portrait that goes beyond the headlines. The four-part series, produced by Louis Theroux's Mindhouse, delves into Price's early years and her relentless pursuit of attention.
Price's Unfiltered Reflections
In the first episode, Price, 48, openly discusses her numerous cosmetic surgeries, stating, "I never wanted natural. I wanted stuck-on. I wanted fake." She has undergone at least 17 breast operations, driven by a lifelong desire for larger breasts. The documentary captures her fidgeting on a beige sofa, recounting the pain of surgeries, her insatiable ambition, breakdowns, and her still-bewildered ex-husbands.
Family Perspectives
Contributions from Price's family add depth. Her mother, Amy, describes a "sweet little girl" inside Price, while stepdad Paul and brother Dan express exasperated but tender resignation. Amy sighs, "I wish she'd come out every now and again." Price acknowledges her flaws, shouting, "I know I've hurt people deeply. But this is the thing with me. I am what I am."
A Life of Chaos and Vulnerability
The documentary traces Price's journey from a glamour model to a tabloid sensation, featuring endless footage of her as an "agent of chaos." She promotes her eighth novel on a furious horse and parades near-mute men with bulbous chests. Among them, Dane Bowers, whom she calls "the love of my life," stands out.
Price's directness about her lifelong neediness is striking. She explains, "I look for in men what was missing from my real dad. Which is a man's love and cuddles." This vulnerability makes her sympathetic, despite the extraordinary hubris on display.
Looking Back at Her Younger Self
In a poignant scene, Price rummages through her cluttered garage, finding a box labeled "SURGERY AND EXES" and a pile of old lads' magazines. She calls her 21-year-old self "ugly," despite her striking beauty. Only a photo of herself as a small child prompts tenderness: "There she is. Gentle eyes. Innocent. Had no idea what was coming."
The documentary promises more cliffhangers in subsequent episodes, offering a sensitive and rigorous account of Price's life that is as fascinating and exhausting as its subject.
