Katie Price’s former partner, Dane Bowers, has disclosed that he takes responsibility for their breakup, revealing the tipping point that led to their separation. While the 47-year-old former glamour model is currently in a relationship with reality TV personality JJ Slater, she has had a series of well-known ex-partners.
Having been married three times – to Peter Andre, Alex Reid, and Kieran Hayler – Katie has publicly acknowledged Dane as the “love of her life,” despite their brief two-year relationship in 1998. Their romance blossomed during Katie’s modeling heyday when she first met Dane at the premiere of the Wild Wild West film, with her mother, Amy, expressing immediate support for their relationship.
However, issues arose behind closed doors as Dane struggled with insecurities regarding Katie’s modeling career. Reflecting on their time together, Dane admitted to feeling uncomfortable with the nature of Katie’s work and their disagreements over her professional choices. This tension ultimately led to their split, with Katie later confessing on Celebrity Big Brother in 2015 that it was the first time she experienced a significant heartbreak.
In a candid moment, Katie shared how she went to great lengths to salvage their relationship, even resorting to drastic measures to regain Dane’s attention. Prior to their breakup, Katie had mistakenly believed that Dane was developing feelings for Victoria Beckham after they collaborated on the single “Out Of Your Mind” in August 2000, despite Beckham already being married to David Beckham.
Reflecting on her past actions, Katie admitted to desperate attempts to reconcile with Dane, including taking an overdose in a bid to win him back. She acknowledged her naivety in seeking attention through extreme actions and the impact it had on her mental well-being. Ultimately, Katie learned valuable lessons from her past relationship with Dane, emphasizing the importance of self-respect and not compromising one’s integrity to please others.