She’s turned a massive corner in her personal life in recent months, returning to the spotlight happier and healthier after a hiatus from social media. And Katie Price said as much last week, telling fans in a YouTube video that she was “back for good” and “stronger and better than ever” after “a really turbulent couple of months” – adding that she was now “very much single”.
But that hasn’t stopped us all questioning whether Katie’s new-found peace and happiness is also partly down to her friendship with personal trainer Al Warrell, who’s been living with the former glamour model since the beginning of lockdown.
Katie first got tongues wagging last week, after being spotted food-shopping with Al, who’s also a Dreamboys stripper, before featuring him in her first video as she returned to YouTube
Speaking to the camera, Katie revealed, “This is Al. Al is my trainer in isolation, he’s been training me and Harvey every day and we’ve been getting fit,” before challenging him to the “chubby bunny” challenge, where they had to stuff marshmallows into their mouths and guess which song each other was singing. The pair were clearly enjoying each other’s company, with Katie playfully asking Al, “Do you think I’m fun?” to which he smiled and said, “You’re a lot of fun.”
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Katie Price VS Victoria Beckham
This is one of our favourites. Picture the scene: Victoria Beckham (then Queen WAG, not top fashion designer), at Manchester United, surrounded by a group of Gucci-clad wives and girlfriends – singing Who Let The Dogs Out as Katie Price walked through the lounge.Speaking on her Fubar radio show in 2014, Katie explained: "All it is is that years ago she sang the song in the Manchester United lounge and there's where it started from. "And in a nightclub David held my hand behind her back, it was in my book. It was years ago."She has since thrown shade at Posh Spice's son Cruz Beckham.
Katie Price VS Kerry Katona
After meeting in the I'm a Celebrity jungle in 2004, Katie and Kerry quickly became besties – and Kezza was even bridesmaid at Kate's wedding to Peter Andre.But they fell out in 2007, when Katie publicly disapproved of Kerry's relationship with Mark Croft, labelling her 'a druggie' and him a 'bully'.But they made up in 2014, and Kerry even asked Katie to be a bridesmaid at her wedding to George Kay.
Katie Price VS Kelly Brook
Katie briefly dated Kelly's ex-boyfriend Danny Cipriani, but ended things when she caught him in bed with another woman.But model Kelly was NOT impressed when Katie sold the story in 2013. She tweeted: :@MissKatiePrice Your [sic] doing a kiss&tell on Danny?? Haha that's hilarious. You dated for 5mins and was one of many at the time. Desperate."They've never resolved things, and fell out again in 2014 when Katie branded Kelly a 'heifer'.
Katie Price VS Katie Hopkins
Before coming face-to-face in the Celebrity Big Brother house in 2015, motormouth Hopkins angered the Pricey by slamming her youngest daughter's name.Referencing Pricey's husband Kieran's affairs, she tweeted: "BUNNY? Makes sense, given your dad was going at it like a rabbit will all of mum's mates."They did not resolve things in the house, and shortly after winning the show Pricey said: "She's a disgusting human being. She really is."
Katie Price VS Peaches Geldof
In November 2012, Katie commented negatively on a photo of the late Peaches Geldof's son Astala, then six-months, playing with their dog Parper.Writing in her column for The Sun, Katie said: "An animal is an animal and that means she they can turn on you at any point. All new mums should also remember that dogs can easily get jealous of new babies."But Peaches hit back. She tweeted: "Funny that Katie Price aka 'Jordan' lol thinks that I shouldn't allow my gentle, sweet golden retriever dog near his best friend, my son. Could say the same thing to her about letting some of the multitude of 'boyfriends' she has near her kids [sic]."
Katie Price VS Havana
Poor Katie. She went into the Celebrity Big Brother house to make friends – and it looked like she did. She and 90s pop star Kavana teamed up for his new music video following their exit, but he later made the mistake of talking about her in an interview.Discussing the budding pop star, Kav told The Sun: "We've decided to to a duet. I mean, God bless her, she can't really sing, can she? But I've said to her that I'll get her in the studio and make it sound good."Unsurprisingly, Katie was NOT impressed with his catty comments. She said: "I did a favour for @kavana_official by appearing in his music video as a favour when he asked by NEVER discussed going a duet with his and this is something that will NEVER happen as infact I'm in the studio recording my own tracks solo [sic]."
Katie Price VS Kimberley Crew
When Katie sent a cryptic tweet on Joe Hart and Kimberly Crew's wedding day in July, it was assumed she was suggesting she and Joe had history.Katie teased: "All Harts go out to the married couple is he going to tell her the truth about us? [sic]."Joe and Kimberly have never publicly commented on the rumours, but a source told The Sun at the time: "Kim couldn't care less. She thinks Katie is a clueless bimbo. "She has no concerns about Joe's loyalty and told friends, 'In her dreams! She probably wishes she could get her hands on him!'"
Katie Price VS Alicia Douvall
Katie came up against another former frenemy in the CBB house in 2015: Alicia Douvall. Although the two former glamour girls appeared to make up during their time on the show, Alicia hit out after being the first evicted.She told Star magazine: "[Katie] was looking at my body and making comments. There was a twitch of jealousy. Katie is a very clever girl and it was a strategic move to save Katie H [from nomination]."It was revealed in the house that Katie and Alicia both dated Dwight Yorke, the father of Katie's eldest son Harvey.But Alicia added: "It wasn't only Dwight. There are other exes we've shared. We were direct rivals when we were both modelling. She once tried to beat me up in a night club when she was pregnant!"
Katie Price VS Jodie Marsh
Probably Katie's most infamous feud – she and Jodie Marsh have never hidden their feelings about each other.When Jodie first emerged on the glamour modelling scene Katie accused her of 'copying her'.In 2015, over a decade after their feud originally erupted, Jodie angered Katie again by insisting she's 'the one who's famous for having loads of kids with different dads'.Katie took to Twitter to hit back, writing: "Don't knock mothers like me, there's lots of us. Didn't you go out with my exes names written all over your body, marking them out of ten after you shagged them (classy)? Well, you've shagged nearly all my leftovers and not one of them wanted you (gutted)."
Katie Price VS Chris Hughes
We will NEVER forget Katie Price and Love Island star Chris Hughes' 2017 drama. It all began after Katie denied sending Chris any flirty messages after he said he was ignoring her.Things took a turn for the worse when Chris posted text messages she had sent him but it wasn't long before she hinted she has over 50 screenshots of private messages he sent her.Just when we thought things couldn't get any more juicier The Sun then verified that Chris HAD sent the mum-of-five private messages (even though he originally denied ever doing so). Pricey then went one step further and flashed one of those secret messages.Eek!
According to insiders, Al’s been a great pillar of support for Katie in recent months, as she’s worked hard to turn her life around following a really rough year. In December, she was declared bankrupt, losing her so-called “mucky mansion” in the process and splitting from her on/off fiancé Kris Boyson.
Then, earlier this year, she had an emergency stint at The Priory rehab centre after suffering with “severe stress”. Since then, she’s come back fighting, telling fans last week, “I’m a survivor. I’m ready to have fun again. Thanks to everyone who’s stuck by me. This is a new road for the fun Pricey. Never underestimate the Pricey, she’s back for good.”
However, despite her current optimism, it’s been a scary time for the 41 year old, who confirmed last week that she wasn’t with her four other children – Junior, 14, Princess, 12, Jett, six, and Bunny, five – in order to protect her eldest son Harvey, who has Prader-Willi syndrome. “As Harvey is shielding due to being extremely vulnerable, I have agreed with their dads that the other children will remain with them for the time being,” she said. “I miss them all loads, but at least we get to FaceTime every day.”
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In these difficult times, Katie’s reportedly turned to Al for support – who insiders say is nothing more than her friend – and has been enjoying his company in the luxury Surrey mansion that she’s been renting while her own home is under renovation.
A representative for Katie said last week, “Al moved into Katie’s temporary residence on 22 March, prior to lockdown,” but declined to comment further on the nature of their relationship. Either way, it seems that Al’s presence in Katie’s life is positive. She may be “very much single” for now, but, with the Pricey now “back for good”, who knows what the future holds.
We’re glad she’s feeling brighter and better.
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