Katie Price’s ‘lost’ £45m fortune to be investigated in new documentary – as friends from her past tell all on spending
KATIE Price’s ‘lost’ £45m fortune will be investigated in a new documentary, with friends from her past telling all on her out-of-control spending.
Cash-strapped Katie, 46, was first declared bankrupt in 2019 over unpaid debts of £3.2 million.
Then, in March of this year, the cash-strapped mum-of-five was declared bankrupt for a second time over an unpaid tax bill of £761,994.05
Channel 5 has now greenlit an hour-long programme, Katie Price: Where Did The Money Go? from ITN Productions, set to air next Sunday.
The show will delve into the rise and fall of one of Britain’s most talked-about figures, who rubbed shoulders with royalty, married celebrities, and graced red carpets worldwide.
But now, her fortune has vanished, leaving her to repay tax debts through her OnlyFans account, with creditors and ex-partners demanding payment.
The programme traces Katie’s journey from humble beginnings to her explosive debut on the glamour modelling scene at 18, where she adopted the persona of Jordan.
She quickly became a staple of Page 3 in The Sun, a lads’ magazine star, and even a Playboy cover model.
However, her stint on I’m A Celebrity catapulted her to broader fame, bringing both wealth and notoriety.
The documentary closely examines the spending sprees and poor choices that led to her current situation.
With an unpaid £750,000 tax bill and a recent arrest for failing to attend a bankruptcy hearing, Katie’s once fairytale life has become a cautionary tale.
The documentary features interviews with Katie’s friend Kerry Katona, renowned paparazzi photographer George Bamby, former Daily Star editor Dawn Neesom, and Page 3 photographer Jeany Savage, who first captured Jordan for the publication.
Jeremy Daldry, Deputy Head of UK Factual at ITN said: “Katie Price is a true British icon.
“She has been on our screens and in our papers for nearly thirty years: glamour model, media personality, author, businesswoman.
“In that time there have been highs and lows in life, love and her bank balance.
“In this topical documentary we will go beyond the headlines to explore the financial pitfalls of fame and what it’s like to navigate to manage bankruptcy so publicly.”
Katie will next be grilled over her money woes on September 24.
The case will then return to court for a public hearing in 2025 after a December date was ruled out due to Katie starring in a pantomime.
She was previously issued a stark warning from a judge that she must attend today’s hearing after repeatedly swerving court.
An arrest warrant was issued in July after she jetted to Turkey for a face lift instead of facing her financial woes.
Katie was detained as she landed back at Heathrow Airport and hauled before the court with bandages still covering her face.
Informing her of today’s hearing, Judge Schaffer told the mum-of-five she must attend court and provide documents when asked.
He said: “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 faced being arrested again if she failed to comply.
The reality star is battling a £760,000 unpaid tax bill after being declared bankrupt for a second time in March.
She was served an eviction notice ordering her to leave her £2million Mucky Mansion by the end of May as bailiffs swooped.
In July, the court was told Katie has failed to cough up a £25,000 payment she owes, followed by monthly instalments of £12,500.
Katie was supposed to hand over her six cars – a Volkswagen Beetle, a Nissan, two Range Rovers, Suzuki Vitara and Infiniti FX50 – on July 5.
She also indicated she would hand over her pink Range Rover but has so far failed to do so.
The court was told Katie was paid £84,000 by TikTok to create content for three months – but blew the lot.
It was decided her income from the social media app would be suspended last week in a separate hearing.
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 8 – Katie is detained and Heathrow and taken to court the following morning where another stark warning is issued
AUGUST 27 – Katie attends the High Court to answer questions on her finances but the hearing is adjourned
Under the terms of a previous order, Katie pays 40 per cent of her monthly OnlyFans income to wipe her debts.
The court was previously told Katie owes 12 people or companies but has not paid a single penny to her creditors.
This includes ex-husband Alex Reid, who told the hearing that the mum-of-five is a “calculated, cold person”.
Speaking after the latest development today, he said: “I’m here for answers and accountability and again, (Katie) Price escaped proper examination citing mental health — the same mental health issues that allow her to appear in public in various costumes but yet cannot face a court account for her actions.
“For all too long, the shadow of these court appearances have been hanging over my fellow creditors and victims.”
It comes as Katie was seen showing of her latest £10,000 face lift yesterday while undergoing a glam makeover.
The reality star was joined by her MAFS star boyfriend JJ Slater, 31, as they climbed into her pink Range Rover.
- Katie Price: Where Did The Money Go? will air on Channel 5 on Sunday 8th September at 9pm.