Katie Price on her ‘relentless’ media coverage: ‘It fascinates me’
Katie Price on Her ‘Relentless’ Media Scrutiny: ‘It Fascinates Me’
Katie Price on her relentless media - Katie Price, the former glamour model and reality TV personality, has expressed her fascination with the unrelenting media attention she has received throughout her career. At 48, she remains a fixture in the public eye, with recent headlines focusing on her marriage to businessman Lee Andrews. Earlier this year, Andrews disappeared in Dubai, sparking a wave of speculation and keeping Price in the spotlight once again.
A Decade of Public Life and Media Evolution
Price’s journey in the media began over three decades ago, when she first gained fame as Jordan, a persona that dominated headlines in the late 1990s. Her career has since spanned multiple television shows, including *I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here* in 2004, where she met Peter Andre, who would later become her husband. She has also participated in *Celebrity Big Brother* and *Loose Women*, while launching her own reality series. Despite her long-standing presence in the industry, Price admits she never anticipated the intensity of the scrutiny she now faces.
“I’m not saying I’ve done things the best way—how I react to things and things like that—but I am real.”
Price revealed that she began her media career at just 17, without any formal training or preparation. “I only started when I was 17. I had no media training and literally just lived my life how I thought to live it,” she said in an interview with the Press Association. This candid approach has shaped her public persona, but it has also led to a turbulent relationship with the press over the years.
From Compliment to Burden
While Price now views the media as a source of intrigue, she acknowledged its impact on her mental health. “I used to have such a good relationship with the media,” she recalled. “Then there was a 15-year period where they were just shocking towards me.” This period of intense scrutiny contributed to major mental breakdowns and severe depression, which she has openly discussed in the past.
“A lot of journalists don’t care, because that’s their job. They can write what they want, go home and have their life. They forget what they write sticks and affects you, affects the family. They were relentless and that didn’t help with my breakdown.”
Price emphasized that the modern media landscape has shifted, with social media now playing a central role in shaping public perception. “My relationship with the press now is… because everything is on social media, they now have to find stuff for clickbait,” she explained. She noted that she no longer buys physical newspapers, as all news is now accessible online. This change has allowed her to adapt her approach, embracing the digital age while retaining control over her narrative.
Adapting to the New Media Era
“I don’t know how I’ve done it, but I have,” Price said, reflecting on her ability to thrive in the evolving media environment. She described her current dynamic with the press as more collaborative, even as she critiques their past behavior. “I still love to work with the media,” she added, “but I enjoy the freedom of choosing the opportunities I wish to pursue, which I say is ‘much better.’”
Her resilience in the face of scrutiny is evident, even as she navigates the challenges of maintaining her personal life in the public eye. Price has been engaged nine times and married four times, with her recent union to Lee Andrews reigniting media interest. Last month, she took to social media to share her concerns about Andrews’ disappearance, describing the situation as a “media circus.”
“It just fascinates me where people are so invested still in me and my life. I take it as a compliment.”
Despite the pressures, Price remains undeterred. Her latest project, a four-part Sky series titled *Katie Price: Nothing To Hide*, aims to offer an intimate look at her life. The documentary, set to debut on July 8, is expected to shed light on the challenges of living in the spotlight and her efforts to balance personal and public life. It will be available on Sky and the Now streaming platform, further expanding her reach in the digital age.
A Personal Perspective on Public Life
Price’s reflections highlight the duality of her experiences: the media’s role as both a mirror and a magnifier of her life. While she initially welcomed the attention as a sign of her relevance, she has since grown more aware of its toll. “It fascinates me” she said, “that people are so invested in my life, but I also understand how it can be overwhelming.”
Her candidness about the pressures of