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Katie Price has broken her silence on her split from her boyfriend of two years JJ Slater. Rumours swirled last week that the pair had parted ways – after Katie made cryptic comments on a podcast episode about not needing a man.

As reports flooded the internet and newspapers that Katie and her Married At First Sight UK boyfriend had parted ways, she stayed silent on the matter – only posting a few cryptic comments on social media. But now, in her new podcast episode, she has addressed the split head-on.

Katie, 47, confirmed she and JJ, 32, had split ‘months ago’ in secret – before giving things another try. However, rather than slating her ex following their romance breakdown, Katie had nothing but good words to say about JJ.

Speaking to her sister Sophie Price on the latest episode of their podcast The Katie Price Show, which is tiled The Truth Behind The Split, Katie revealed: “Me and JJ, our relationship for months wasn’t right but he’s such a nice guy. I cannot fault him in anyway possible, there was no ultimatum – I think they said because I wouldn’t marry him or have a baby, that is a load of rubbish. And, if I’m honest, I love the guy but I’m not in love with him and what’s the point in carrying on the relationship?

“The family love him, all the family love him but I’m the one going out with him so it become like a best friend, basically. In a relationship you wanna have everything and it just wasnt there for me but you know that. We actually split up a few months ago and then I said how I felt about it, obviously if it would change and it just never did.”

She continued: “So there’s no hard feelings, there’s no animosity and that is it.” As her sister Sophie replied: “Aww. I do love JJ though. I know that’s not, I know…” As Katie said: “It is but, well, I’m like… I’m older and I just want to waste his time and I don’t want to waste my time. If I’m not loved up and it’s not going – there’s are the mistakes I’ve made in the past; you stay to just go along and then it ends up getting nasty. And I don’t want that so I’d rather of nipped it in the bud sooner rather than later.”

Katie then explained: “So, yeah, he was there at Christmas because, you know, the family and stuff – because it was already arranged. But it was over ages ago really. So good luck to him for the future. But, yeah, I feel like I’m happy. I feel better for doing it. There’s nothing worse being with someone you don’t want to be with. It is what it is. I’ve got strength nowadays that if something’s not right, sort it out. There’s not really anything else to say on it.”

Turning to Sophie, she said: “And you know that because I have said to you for months that I’m not happy about things and JJ knew it as well. So it’s like you try and it’s just not there.” Sophie replied: “I know you have.”

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Thousands of people are talking about The Traitors at the moment, but the host has also caught people’s attention. Fans were floored when they saw what Claudia Winkleman looked like without her iconic fringe

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One presenter on a lot of people’s lips at the moment is Claudia Winkleman, with several people wanting to copy her Traitors-inspired fashion and learn a bit more about what she’s really like. However, some fans have been left a little taken aback after discovering what she looks like without a fringe.

For years, Claudia’s dark locks and blunt fringe have formed a great part of her identity, frankly adding to her unique look. However, years ago, when she was starting out on TV, she looked totally different and viewers simply can’t get over the contrast after footage emerged from the BBC archive on Instagram.

It’s not the only thing that has taken fans by surprise lately either. Just days ago, she shocked them by shaking up her look in a different way.

The clip was shared alongside the caption: “1996: Claudia Winkleman on how to improve your pulling power #OnThisDay 1996: Claudia Winkleman had some top tips and choice chat-up lines to help men and women alike, to improve their pulling power.

“Clip taken from Good Morning with Anne and Nick, originally broadcast 3 May 1996.” When you see the footage, you’ll notice that Claudia looks totally different as she models longer, lighter locks with no fringe at all.

Naturally, this was the first thing people were drawn to, and many simply couldn’t get over how different she looked. It’s since been viewed thousands of times.

One person said: “That’s the first time I’ve seen Claudia’s eyes. Aren’t they lovely!” Another added: “Pre-fringe Winkleman!”

A third replied: “Oh wow. I would never have known that was Claudia.” Meanwhile, a fourth also commented: “I would never have recognised her!”

One more also chimed in with: “I don’t think I would have recognised her!” Another also noted: “She looked so different back then. I hardly recognise her.”

Even though many people said they think she’s always been “beautiful”, quite a few were taken by surprise. They couldn’t believe just how much she’s changed over the years.

Has Claudia commented on her fringe?

In the past, Claudia has talked openly about her fringe. She previously told Good Housekeeping: “Even I know my fringe is bad.

“But basically I’ve got such bad eyesight, I can’t see it anyway, so it’s not a problem.” People may not realise it, but Claudia was born with severe myopia, and has spent her life battling blurry vision, even though she’s undergone surgery more than once.

She added to Good Housekeeping: “People tell me I’m squinting but, because my sight’s so bad, it’s made no difference whether my fringe is down to my nose. My fantasy is to have it so long I have to part it to answer a question!”

In the past, Claudia has also discussed her sight issues in an interview with the How To Fail podcast. Speaking to the host, she said: ‘I’ve always had terrible eyesight, which goes back to the blurriness of the paintings I like, and the blurriness of how I really like life to be.

Katie Price and JJ Slater split recently and the Married At First Sight star has decided to use his new free time to hit the gym – and has already dropped a load of weight

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Katie Price’s ex JJ Slater has hit the gym following his split from the reality star. The former Married At First Sight contestant and Katie went their separate ways a few weeks back.

The pair had been on and off for months, with it being reported that Katie had split from JJ and was already “moving on” with other guys sending her messages, just weeks before they split again – and seemingly this time for good.

Now, JJ has been updating fans about his physical health, revealing he has been busy in the gym and already has dropped an impressive 2.8kg in just 10 days.

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“About 10 days ago I posted that I’ve been working with Kieran from Konditioning Coaching. He’s an online coach. I’ve never had one before but I thought that I’d give it a go. We’re 10 days in, and I’m 2.8kg down which is obviously a blinder,” he said.

“Yeah he holds me accountable, he sorts out my nutrition, sorts out my workouts, makes sure I’m doing my steps, my cardio. And if I’m not doing it he’ll call me up and be like ‘J what are you doing.’ If you’re not sure about getting an online coach maybe seeing my journey might help you decide on that but yeah, shout out Kieran and more to come on this.”

Katie and JJ haven’t officially confirmed their split but in her most recent podcast episode, Katie said she used to be afraid of being alone but now she realises she doesn’t “need” a man.

Speaking on the latest episode of her podcast, The Katie Price Show, she didn’t mention JJ but said: “Years ago, I was always afraid of being on my own. I always felt I needed someone. How I am now, I always say, I don’t need a man. If I want a man, it’s because I want them. I don’t need a man, whereas years before, I needed a man.”

A source had previously claimed that JJ was “disappointed” by their decision to go their separate ways.

“She’s now accepted the relationship will not end with her walking down the aisle for a fourth time. JJ was left disappointed and has already packed his bags and moved back to his home in Essex. He genuinely saw a future with Katie, but it seems she ultimately had a very different outlook,” the source shared.

Another source added: “Ultimately, Katie’s gotten bored. Friends and family had been warning JJ for a while that he’d lost his sparkle and that she treated him like a doormat.”

Singer Jesy Nelson has taken to social media, sharing an adorable snap of her twins on a relaxing winter walk after her children, Ocean and Story, were diagnosed with SMA Type 1

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Jesy Nelson has shared a new snap of her twin girls after revealing their life changing diagnosis. Earlier this month, the singer, 34, tearfully shared that her daughters had rare genetic condition SMA Type 1 and may never walk.

In her latest Instagram post, the mum was seen heading out for a sunny winter walk with her twins, Ocean and Story as the family wrapped up warm during the colder weather. Jesy’s daughters were seen lying back in their pram with feeding tubes inserted into their noses.

Babies often use these tubes when they are unable to digest food via their mouths. Her two tots were wrapped up with matching blankets and hats as Jesy pushed them along the street with a friend. In recent days, the former Little Mix singer has been flooded with support after opening up about the battles her young children are facing.

READ MORE: Jesy Nelson’s twins deserved better – Mirror demands £5 test for every newborn on NHSREAD MORE: Wes Streeting praises Mirror campaign demanding baby test after Jesy Nelson heartbreak

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She recently explained that her two children had been diagnosed with SMA Type 1, known as Spinal Muscular Atrophy, which is a “rare genetic condition that can cause muscle weakness. It gets worse over time, but there are medicines and other treatments to help manage the symptoms.”

It’s reported that around 50 children are born in the UK with the same condition each year. Jesy welcomed ther two daughters in May last year at 31 weeks. Just days ago, she revealed the reality she now faces and shared a video of her daughters using their feeding tubes.

But while Jesy has been remaining happy and in good spirits for her children, she recently explained that her children have the most devastating form of SMA. In a video, she attempted to hold back tears, saying: “I am grieving a life I thought I was going to have with my children.”

SMA affects limbs, and those with the condition have difficulty breathing and swallowing, along with a delay in motor skills. Jesy said that at first, she hadn’t spotted any signs, but her own mother recognised that the two children hadn’t been developing as much for their age, which she believed had been down to the babies being premature.

“If it’s not treated in time, your baby’s life expectancy will not make it past the age of two,” she told fans. During an appearance on This Morning, Jesy said: “That is the part that frustrates me the most. I knew and saw all of the signs before I knew what SMA was.

“It was weird because from when I was in NICU [Neonatal Intensive Care Unit], the way they used to lay on my chest, they would have frog leg position. I did say to my mum, ‘Isn’t their belly an unusual shape? They breathe from their belly.’ That’s what frustrating – for me, if these were the cards I was always going to be dealt and there was nothing I could do about it, it would be easier for me to accept. But when you know there is something that can be done about it and it is lifechanging to your child, that’s the bit that I cannot accept.”

She later explained that her house “looks like a hospital” due to her childrens medical needs. Following Jesy speaking out, the Mirror has launched a campaign to ensure that no babies are left paralysed by the condition. If babies do not have an older sibling with SMA, they are usually not diagnosed until parents repeatedly present to the NHS to report that their baby is not lifting their head or moving.

The Mirror revealed in 2024 that an estimated 50 babies a week in the UK are currently being born with the muscle-wasting condition, which in almost all cases is not being diagnosed at birth. Pharmaceutical firm Novartis, which makes drugs to combat SMA, estimates that 33 of these will be left in a wheelchair because they were not screened at birth.

We are demanding that the Government immediately add a £5 blood test for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) to the newborn heel prick test – something which has been done by most other developed nations. When diagnosed late, children typically require a wheelchair, breathing support, are fed through a pipe directly into their stomach and need a nurse at their bedside overnight to check they don’t stop breathing.

Former model Katie Price has recently reunited with her daughter Princess for a day out in London, but the former model’s ongoing weight loss sparked concern amongst fans

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Katie Price’s weight loss has sparked concern as she stepped out with Princess. The model, 47, recently headed into Central London with her 18-year-old daughter for a shopping spree at Selfridges on Oxford Street.

However, in recent months, the star who shot to fame on Page 3 has left fans concerned about her ongoing weight loss, after she revealed that she had undergone tests to determine the root cause of it. Just a few months ago, she revealed she had been hospitalised due to the “unexplained” problems.

But as Katie and Princess racked up an expensive bill in the department store, the young influencer shared a video of her mum throughout the day, leaving some fans concerned. In the video shared with Princess’s 936,000 followers on Instagram, Katie looked frail as they went about their day.

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Wearing an oversized black jacket as temperatures plummeted, the model and TV star opted for a pair of black skin-tight leggings, alongside a pair of trainers. Katie’s signature jet black hair was styled to perfection, flowing freely down her back as she went looking around the department store.

In one snap, she posed with her leg sticking out alongside a mannequin in the section of the store where she joked her age range should be shopping. Another clip saw Price in the fitting room as she danced around while trying on a string of items.

But the post also saw fans express their concerns, with one writing: “I’ve always been a KP fan and from what we see she’s a great mumma to H. But is no one talking about how painfully thin she is or is she wanting to be that thin, it’s worrying I think, just my opinion.”

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“She has lost way to much weight,” commented another. A third typed: “I can not belive how she looks now I actually feel sorry for her.” But some fans were quick to jump to Katie’s defence, with one saying: “She’s fine, she eats well. Her large chest just makes her look smaller.” A second added: “Katie will always be gorgeous. She’s gorgeous inside and out.”

The new images come after Katie branded herself a “stick woman” while reflecting on her health. During an episode of her podcast, Katie’s sister explained that their mum, Amy, had become concerned with her weight loss and begged her to seek medical help.

“All I’ve had, since everywhere has been closed, is, ‘Have you phoned the doctors yet? Have you phoned?'” Katie said on The Katie Price Show. “I’m like, ‘Yes, mum. I went to the doctors today.’ I screenshotted the appointment.” Sophie explained that Amy had also been asking her if Katie had booked the appointment.

“Yes. I’m going in there to talk about blood tests, MRI, everything she wants me to have to get to the bottom of why the Price is – forget stick man – stick woman,” Katie answered. She explained that doctors were concerned due to her low blood pressure during an appointment.

The Mirror previously revealed that those in Katie’s inner circle had expressed their concern for her and have “honest” conversations about her well-being. Speaking to the Mirror, a source said: “They do share their concerns with Kate and have open, honest conversations with her about how she’s feeling – including her mental health and her weight loss.

“Those conversations come from a place of love, care and support, and they remain private within the family. What people too often forget is just how much Kate has been through and how much she has already overcome. Her well-being is, and always will be, the priority, and it’s something she is actively working on.”

Responding to recent coverage from alleged friends of Kate who said that her weight loss was “absolutely devastating” and was extremely severe, our source added: “It was quite frankly completely unnecessary. It was cruel, hurtful and deeply insensitive, and it reduced a very real, very personal journey into a sensationalised narrative. There was no consideration for the impact those words might have, not just on Kate, but on her family too.”

In the past, Katie has been extremely open about the pain she has endured over the years, including her mental health, post-traumatic stress disorder, body dysmorphia and depression. Speaking previously, the star said: “When I was in the Priory, my therapist said: ‘Kate, we’ve never known anyone to have so many traumatic events happen to them.’ And I’m still here, coping.”