Reality TV star and media personality Katie Price has reportedly split from her boyfriend, JJ Slater, bringing their nearly two-year relationship to an end. Sources close to the pair indicate the breakup was decisive, with Slater having already moved out of Price's home.
The End of a Nearly Two-Year Romance
Insiders suggest the decision to part ways was primarily driven by Katie Price herself, who had begun to question the long-term viability of the relationship. A central point of contention is said to have been the prospect of marriage, with friends of Price reportedly expressing doubts that Slater was "husband material" – a view she ultimately came to share after giving the romance time to develop.
The split appears final, with JJ Slater reported to have packed his bags and returned to his native Essex. This move signals a clean break rather than a temporary separation for the couple, who had been together since shortly after Price's previous split from Carl Woods.
Public Unity Masked Private Struggles
Despite the underlying issues, Katie Price and JJ Slater had presented a united and happy front to the public in recent months. They shared festive photographs together over the Christmas period and actively denied swirling split rumours as recently as last month.
However, those close to the situation reveal the relationship had been facing significant difficulties in private for some time. Katie Price has not yet made an official personal statement confirming the breakup, leaving the reports to circulate from unnamed sources.
Price's Telling Podcast Confession
Adding weight to the split claims are comments Price made on the latest episode of her podcast, The Katie Price Show. While not mentioning JJ Slater by name, she reflected on her changing attitude towards relationships.
"Years ago, I was always afraid of being on my own. I always felt I needed someone," she explained. "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."
This powerful statement, emphasising her current independence, was broadcast just hours before news of the breakup emerged. JJ Slater, who found fame on the 2023 series of Married At First Sight UK, has also not publicly addressed the status of the relationship.
