Katie Price told ‘no ifs, no buts, NO holidays or you’ll be arrested again’ by judge in stark warning
KATIE Price has been told she will be arrested if she goes on holiday again in a stark warning by a judge.
The ex-model, 46, appeared at the High Court in London today to face a bankruptcy hearing.
The court appearance came hours after she was detained at Heathrow Airport last night.
Stepping off a plane, Price was confronted by cops carrying out an arrest warrant that had been issued by a High Court judge after Price failed to show up for a hearing last Tuesday.
Instead, she left the UK and flew to Turkey to undergo her sixth facelift procedure.
She wore a head bandage and sunglasses as she arrived at the High Court for a hearing today.
And she was sternly warned against going back on holiday ahead of her next court date.
Informing her of the next date on August 27, Judge Schaffer told the mum-of-five she must attend court and provide documents when asked.
He said: “These are undertakings to the court, meaning if you breach the undertakings in any way, shape or form, you will be brought back into custody.
“It is quite a serious matter.”
“You have to attend that date, no ifs or buts, no holidays, no going abroad, you have to attend that date.”
The judge warned Price that she faces being nicked again if she fails to comply.
Price confirmed that she understood that she must attend and later added: “I will move my diary for it.”
Judge Schaffer also discharged the arrest warrant issued against her on July 30 by a different judge after she failed to attend a previous hearing.
During today’s hearing, Price was also blasted by the judge over claims she had been charged £50,000 to receive legal advice.
Price told the court she wanted to attend the next hearing remotely, adding: “I find it difficult in court. I have been assessed by another high court.”
Judge Schaffer told her she must make an application to do so, and that she should seek legal advice.
Price responded: “Now with the legal advice, I tried to get legal advice but I’ve been charged £50,000 up front.
“Now being in a bankruptcy at the moment, the bankruptcy is taking 40 per cent.
“I’m finding it difficult to do that. I can’t get even legal aid because I earn.”
The judge told her she simply needed a solicitor which should cost no more than £500.
He then snapped: “This is a discreet application. It doesn’t take Einstein to do it.”
Price had earlier arrived at court surrounded by photographers for the 2pm hearing.
The hearing was held at the Rolls Building, but Price attended via a video link from an office of High Court enforcement staff at the Royal Courts of Justice.
Katie Price's full statement
I would just like to thank everyone that has been showing support and compassion to my situation this week with my pending arrest.
Despite what has been misreported I am now in route back from filming my documentary.
I was never just abroad being ignorant to what’s going on and I stand by the facts, which is that there has been miscommunications here between a number of people here to do with my bankcruptcy.
However now I am returning home from work, and I am aware that I am about to be detained at the airport which is obviously what the courts feel is necessary.
I do hope of course for my sons sake who is with me that they will allow some dignity and protection for at least his sake as this will be extremely disturbing for him to see.
Whilst I understand the importance and severity of the matter I do feel like I am being treated like a criminal.
I would like to point out once again that this is to do with a very unfortunate financial circumstance which as hard as it has been does not make a criminal or a bad person.
Millions of people suffer losses and go through bankruptcy’s, through many different reasons and mine was due to serious mental health issues and breakdowns from PTSD.
Whilst it’s been hard, I repeatedly will stand by the fact I am not embarrassed or ashamed that this has happened to me.
People loose their lives every day over the embarrassment and fear of these situations and the public bullying l’ve endured on this matter is simply just not ok. I will continue to speak out on this and not be ashamed.
I have and am continuing to pay back debtors as ordered by the court.
I will address this with the police and courts when I land and I ask for my son Harvey’s sake it’s handled with care and compassion.
I am after all only a human being I appreciate all of you that continue to show me love it means a lot.
She had been remanded in custody to appear following her arrest last night.
But the Price was granted bail in the middle of the night by an out-of-hours magistrate.
It came just days after she had undergone £10,000 worth of surgery on her eyes and under her chin in Istanbul after her usual surgeon refused to carry out the work for her.
And despite being aware of the arrest warrant, Price was seen enjoying her holiday as she soaked up sun at a five-star hotel.
a source previously revealed Katie extended her trip over fears she would be arrested with staples in her face following the surgery.
They told The Sun: “Katie’s actually extending her holiday and plans to stay in Turkey longer.
“She’s worried she’ll be arrested at the airport when she lands back in the UK and will have to go to jail before the metal staples are taken out of her face.
“She’s really worried she’ll be arrested in front of Harvey, and that would upset her.
“She’s better off hiding out in Turkey and recovering there.”
Price herself acknowledged she would be arrested upon her return to the UK from holiday.
In a statement begging for son Harvey’s “protection”, she said: “I am aware that I am about to be detained at the airport which is obviously what the courts feel is necessary.
“I do hope of course for my son’s sake who is with me that they will allow some dignity and protection for at least his sake.”
Price added: “This will be extremely disturbing for him to see.
“Whilst I understand the importance and severity of the matter I do feel like I am being treated like a criminal.”
Price was declared bankrupt in November 2019 and again in March this year.
At a hearing in February, she was ordered to pay 40 per cent of her monthly income from the adult entertainment website OnlyFans over the next three years in relation to her first bankruptcy.
She was then declared bankrupt for a second time in March over an unpaid tax bill worth more than £750,000.
Timeline: Katie Price's court history
This is not Katie’s first run in with the law. Here we break down the former glamour model’s past court appearances.
2010:
Katie was issued a six-month driving ban for speeding and using her phone while driving.
2015:
The star received a £1,220 fine for jumping a red light.
2018:
She was slapped with a six-month driving ban in February 2018.
Katie was in jail for 13 hours for being found asleep behind the wheel of her car.
2019:
A year later the star was issued with her third driving ban for three months.
She was declared bankrupt for the first time.
2021:
Katie crashed her car while under the influence of alcohol and drugs and suffered a breakdown.
2022:
Katie was sentenced to an 18-month community order with 150 hours of community service for driving matters.
She pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order and was ordered to pay £1500.
2024:
MARCH– She was declared bankrupt a second time.
APRIL – The star was warned she risks jail after failing to appear in court.
JULY – An arrest warrant was issued after she again swerved court.
AUGUST – Katie reveals she will be arrested when she lands in the UK and begs for support over son Harvey’s protection