Fans of Katie Price have been binge-watching her new Sky documentary, "Katie Price: Nothing To Hide," with many expressing emotional responses to the revelations shared by her children, Princess and Junior.
The documentary delves into Price's public breakdown in the late 2010s, following the collapse of her marriage to Kieran Hayler, which led to depression and a cocaine addiction. During this period, Junior was 13 and Princess was 10, and they recall taking on responsibilities for themselves and their younger siblings, Jett and Bunny.
Viewers shared their reactions on X, formerly Twitter, with many commending Price's family for their grounded nature and expressing empathy for Princess and Junior. "Like or dislike her, love her or hate her, this documentary is in my opinion quite an eye-opener," one user wrote, suggesting Price embrace single life and focus on self-love.
Princess and Junior described the difficult time as "the most difficult time of my life, our lives." Junior recounted the struggles of fending for the family, stating, "I remember me trying to figure out if food was microwavable to feed us for dinner." Princess shared a poignant memory of her mother giving her a blanket sprayed with perfume as an attachment, which she would cuddle when feeling lonely and missing her mother.
Junior recalled an instance in his early teens when he witnessed his mother under the influence of drugs, which he described as frightening and a sign that "she wasn't being a mum." He further stated, "Mum was on drugs and she couldn't look after us and that was the reality of it," leading him to feel it was an unhealthy environment he needed to escape.
At 14, Junior moved to live with his father, Peter Andre, while Princess chose to stay, explaining she wanted to be there for her mother. Junior expressed gratitude for his father's stability, which helped him regain his sanity while hoping for his mother's recovery. He also reflected on feeling inadequate, questioning why his mother wasn't seeking help for them.
The situation culminated in September 2021 when Price, experiencing suicidal thoughts, flipped her car while driving under the influence. She pleaded guilty to drink-driving, driving while disqualified, and driving without insurance. Following the crash, she received a suspended sentence, a driving ban, and a court-mandated rehab stay, where she was diagnosed with ADHD.
Reflecting on the period, Price expressed heartbreak over how her children perceived her actions, acknowledging that while they were cared for by others, "kids need their mum." She apologized for putting them through the ordeal, stating she was unwell and couldn't even look after herself.
Junior stated he is relieved his mother is still alive and believes the incident was a wake-up call that helped her get off drugs. "I feel like I've got my mum back," he said, adding that while they know she can be "crazy," they will always be there for her.
Junior also expressed a hope that his mother would rely less on male validation and find more comfort within herself. He reacted with dismay to news of her quick marriage to businessman Lee, whom she met shortly before. The documentary also touches upon Lee's past accusations of conning ex-partners and his subsequent arrest and imprisonment in Dubai, which he attributed to a civil case rather than fraud.
Price's marriage to Lee marks her fourth. Her previous marriages were to Peter Andre, Alex Reid, and Kieran Hayler, the father of her youngest children.