She announced that she’d divorced Kieran Haylerlast week, celebrating the fact that she was “free” and would “never give up that happy fairy-tale ending”.
But Katie Price’s celebrations were dampened, as they came only days after she was pictured visiting the Priory – where she was treated in 2018 for PTSD following “drug binges”– after going on a boozy bender straight off the plane from a family trip to Spain.
While Katie’s visit to the Priory should have been a sign that the former glamour model is finally seeking the help that she needs, apparently, that wasn’t the case. Katie quickly denied speculation that she was back in rehab, telling fans that she was only there to have a psychological assessment to allow her to film her reality TV show My Crazy Life.
As a result, some people accused her of “faking rehab” and cashing in on the “photo op”.
Now, we’re told her friends are more worried than ever that Katie is burying her head in the sand when it comes to sorting herself out for good. They fear the recently-bankrupt star –who last week praised Kieran for being her first ex “not wanting anything from the divorce” – is trying to give the impression she’s healthier than ever, all while refusing to actually deal with her ongoing issues.
“Katie is fooling no one when it comes to getting her life back on track,” says an insider close to the 41 year old, who has been touring the country with her Makeup Masterclass (one of which she cancelled just hours before it was due to start).
CHECK OUT Katie Price's changing faces
From fresh-faced teenager to pouty Page 3 girl: Katie Price's changing faces
1995
Katie as a 17-year-old natural beauty.
1999
Katie shows off her natural beauty...eherm.
2003
The Jordan in Katie starts emerging...
2003
Katie's gnashers appear to have gone the way of Hollywood.
2004
The topless model looks like a bronzed goddess...very bronzed.
2004
The cornrowed look of love (her first meeting with Pete in the jungle.
2005
Katie goes back to her roots...kind of.
2005
But not for long...
2008
The brows and hair have had a make-over...even her nose looks slimmer.
2009
Katie fits right in with the Beverly Hills crowd.
2010
Kate keeps the brows strong, but goes blonde...before discovering mentee Amy Willerton.
2011/2012
Katie's morphed into a taut, pouty and chiselled Christmas elf.
2012
With the Alex Reid quickie divorce behind her, Katie looks forward...to model Leandro Penna.
2012
And goes back to blonde.
2013
Now mother to 11-year-old Harvey, 8-year-old Junior, and 6-year-old Princess, Katie has married builder/ Stripper Kieran Hayler and is pregnant with her fourth child
2013
Lady in pink.
2014
Following fourth child Jett's birth in August 2013, Katie - seen out with the little fellow in 2014 - still hasn't aged a day.
2006
And tries a fringe.
2007
Now a mother-of-two, Katie goes a bit more demure...
2008
Or not...
2009
Katie ditches the make-up following her divorce from her three year marriage to Peter Andre.
“Her friends think she’s got no intention of slowing down the boozing and partying – all she cares about is getting her TV show back on air, meeting a new man and trying to earn back all the money she lost. She keeps doing these set-up shoots to drum up interest in her life, which was what the Priory was. She had to prove to producers that she’s taking care of herself, but equally, she knew that the pictures would create a stir. The sad truth is that she doesn’t want to get help, she just wants to continue ‘living her best life’, even though it’s putting her in another downward spiral.”
The mum of five has had a busy few months, especially since her bankruptcy declaration in December, losing her so-called “mucky mansion” and splitting again from her on/off fiancé Kris Boyson.
As well as her extensive travels – so far this year, she’s been to Thailand, Las Vegas, the French Alps, and Spain – she’s also been working hard to raise some cash, culminating in her attempts get her reality series back on air ASAP.
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According to our source, the star is hell-bent on getting back her fortune, whatever the cost to her health.
“Anyone can see that Katie has been showing signs of some worrying behaviour lately,” we’re told.
“Somehow, she’s got the all-clear to continue filming My Crazy Life, when most people close to her think that she should be in rehab. She knows the only way to make money fast is to have the cameras following her every move and drum up as much drama as possible. She’s spending most of her time drinking or doing PAs in clubs. Her friends and family are really annoyed that she’s not getting better help. It seems that she’s surrounding herself with enablers who are letting her get away with anything – even though it hurt will her in the long run.”
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