May 2nd 2024.
Katie Price recently found herself in the spotlight as she defended her decision to miss her bankruptcy court appearances. The 45-year-old, who declared bankruptcy for the second time in March, has been facing criticism for skipping the hearings and instead going on a holiday with her boyfriend, JJ Slater.
In her podcast, The Katie Price Show, the former model opened up about her mental health struggles and how her consultant at The Priory had advised her to take a break from any court activities. She clarified that she was not on a luxurious vacation, but rather on a much-needed mental health break with her boyfriend.
Katie explained, "Everyone is saying, 'Oh she's skipped her bankruptcy hearing and went on a holiday.' But that's not the case. The court was aware of my situation and my consultant had signed me off from any court appearances. My mental health is not strong enough at the moment to handle the media and public scrutiny in court."
She also addressed the seriousness of her bankruptcy situation and how she has been taking it seriously. She said, "It's a very serious situation and I am doing everything I can to handle it. But people seem to think that I'm just off on a holiday. That's not true. My head needed a break and I had four days available in my schedule."
Katie further revealed that she has been dealing with a lot behind the scenes, which is why she has been absent from social media and even missed the TikTok trend. She emphasized that she is only doing what her body and mind can handle at the moment.
Reiterating her dedication towards handling her bankruptcy case, Katie assured, "I am taking it seriously. I haven't gone on a luxurious holiday, as some people have speculated. I got a discounted price on the hotel and I didn't spend much on the four-day trip."
The mom-of-five also shared that she will not be attending the upcoming court hearing due to her mental health and is currently working on being legally signed off from court activities. She clarified that she is not staying at a £760-a-night hotel, but rather her friend had recommended the hotel and had even requested for an upgrade, which was offered to her for free.
Katie explained, "Before I left for my holiday, I had a conversation with my trustees and explained my situation. I received a letter from them and from the court. My consultant has also given me a list of things I need to do in order to be discharged and suspended from this case, which will be legally signed off by a lawyer."
The reality TV star's relationship with JJ has been making headlines as well, and she confirmed that she has been dating him for a few months now. However, last week, it was reported that she could face arrest and have her assets seized if she continues to miss court appearances.
In response to this, Katie's representative, Darragh Connell, stated that any future non-attendance without a valid excuse will be considered as contempt of court and could result in a warrant for her arrest. He also expressed his disappointment with the late submission of evidence, calling it "deeply unsatisfactory."
Katie concluded by saying, "I have appointments scheduled with my consultant, therapist, and other professionals who will legally sign me off. I am back and ready to face this situation head-on."
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