Katie Price became visibly emotional as she provided a concerning update on her mother's health during Tuesday's episode of Good Morning Britain. The former glamour model was scheduled to appear alongside her husband, Lee Andrews, for their first joint television interview, but she ultimately faced the cameras alone amid reports that he had been 'detained' at Dubai Airport.
Katie Price's Solo Appearance
After hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls questioned the I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! star about her husband's absence, Katie insisted that Lee was merely 'sorting out business matters.' She then shifted the conversation to her mother, Amy Price.
Amy has been battling idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive and terminal lung condition that causes scarring of the lungs, making everyday tasks and even simple movements a struggle. Katie has long been open about her mother's health journey, frequently sharing updates with her fans.
Emotional Message to Mum
When asked how her mother was faring, Katie looked directly into the camera and delivered a heartfelt message. 'My mum is poorly. I know you're watching, I know you're unwell, but I just want to say that I love you so much and I'm coming to see you tomorrow. She's really not well and she'll be tearing up watching this.'
Over the New Year period, Katie had shared a poignant video about Amy's declining health, noting, 'As you can all see, she is a lot more frail than she used to be.' However, she also highlighted her mother's sharp mind, adding, 'But don't let that fool you because her head is still screwed on!'
Plans for Quality Time
Despite the challenges, Katie has been determined to make the most of her time with her mother. She revealed that she had purchased a scooter for Amy to give her a 'new lease of life' and hoped to take her on trips to the Isle of Wight.
In March of the previous year, Katie explained that Amy had been struggling to walk after undergoing a lung transplant as part of her ongoing battle with IPF. In a podcast update, she said, 'I do feel for you, Mum, because people have to understand what my mum's gone through. Her brain is just so active and still switched on. She can't do the things that she used to do, which is frustrating for her.'
Katie added, 'Now here's an example, because I am a patient person, but when my mother teases me and says, "Let's go look at the shops in the Isle of Wight, shall I take my walker or wheelchair?" I'm like, "No, we're taking your wheelchair because I'm not taking an hour." '
