Model and TV presenter Gail Porter has publicly criticised Katie Price, alleging that the former glamour model cruelly mocked her hair loss. The 55-year-old, who rose to fame in the 1990s on shows like The Big Breakfast and Top of the Pops, made the claim in the comments section of an Instagram post promoting Katie's upcoming tell-all documentary, Katie: Nothing to Hide.
Gail Porter's Allegation
Porter, who lost all her hair due to alopecia following the end of her marriage in 2005, wrote: "The person who introduced me to one of her boyfriends and said 'this is Gail. She used to be pretty when she had hair… Google her. Thanks.'" The comment has garnered over 100 likes and numerous replies from shocked Instagram users.
Background on Gail Porter
Porter, originally from Scotland, married Toploader guitarist Dan Hipgrave in 2001 and gave birth to their daughter Honey a year later. Despite her public success, she privately battled post-natal depression. After her marriage ended, she was diagnosed with alopecia and lost all her hair. She has since become a mental health advocate, author, and stand-up comedian, openly discussing her struggles with alopecia, bipolar disorder, and homelessness.
Katie Price's Upcoming Documentary
Katie Price's four-part docu-series, produced by Louis Theroux's Mindhouse, promises "intimate access" and a look "beyond the headlines." Sky has described the series as "jaw-dropping." Arron Fellows, co-founder and creative director at Mindhouse, said: "Katie's 30 years in the spotlight have been truly extraordinary. This series doesn't shy away from – in Katie's own words – 'the good, the bad and the ugly'…"
Katie Price's representatives have been approached for comment. The series is set to air on Sky and streaming service NOW this summer.
