Katie Price is an English television personality and glamour model, previously known by the pseudonym Jordan.
Early Life
Katie attended Blatchington Mill School, where she excelled in sports, particularly swimming, representing Sussex in regional competitions. She also developed a love for horse-riding during her childhood.
Career Beginnings and Transformation
At the age of 19, Katie began a series of breast-enhancement surgeries, which led to her adopting the name Jordan. This transformation marked the beginning of her career as a glamour model, and she frequently appeared in magazines. Her rise to fame was also bolstered by appearances on shows such as The Big Breakfast and as a guest host on The Friday Night Project. In 2005, she released her fitness DVD, The Jordan Workout, showcasing her commitment to fitness.
Television and Documentaries
Katie’s reality television career began with a series of Channel 4 documentaries. These included Jordan: The Truth About Me (2002), Jordan: The Model Mum and Jordan: You Don’t Even Know Me (both 2004), which gave fans a glimpse into her personal life. This was followed by Jordan Gets Even (Five, 2004), and Jordan: Living With a Dream (Channel 4). She also launched the Katie & Peter series on ITV2, which focused on her life with former husband Peter Andre.
Celebrity Big Brother and Other Ventures
In 2015, Katie appeared on the fifteenth series of Celebrity Big Brother, where she made a memorable impact, eventually winning the show alongside Brian Belo after entering as a latecomer.
Business Ventures
Katie Price has also ventured into business. In 2006, she launched The Katie Price Lingerie Collection in partnership with Panache, which was sold exclusively at Asda stores. This was followed by a jewellery line with Argos, and in 2007, she became the new face of Foxy Bingo and launched a hair care range with Superdrug. In 2008, Katie expanded into the equestrian market with the launch of KP Equestrian, a clothing line in partnership with Derby House.
Katie Price’s career has spanned across modelling, television, business, and product endorsements, making her one of the most recognizable figures in the UK media landscape.