Katie Price’s partnership with domestic abuse charity Woman’s Trust has been terminated following a controversial social media outburst directed at her husband’s former fiancée.
The charity confirmed that Price is “not currently affiliated with or formally associated with the organisation,” after she posted a strongly worded statement about Alana Percival, the ex-partner of her husband, Lee Andrews.
In December, Price announced she was partnering with Woman’s Trust, stating: “I’m so proud to be partnering with Woman’s Trust. “So many women silently carry the pain of domestic abuse, not just physically but emotionally and in their minds too. If my voice can help shine a light on a charity that’s giving free counselling and real long-term support, then I’m all in.
“We need to talk honestly about the mental impact domestic abuse leaves behind. Woman’s Trust stands beside women not just in the moment, but as they rebuild and heal and that’s why this partnership means so much to me.”
She also described herself as a “proud partner” of the organisation on her Instagram profile, but that reference has since been removed.
In a statement, Woman’s Trust said: “Katie Price previously supported Woman’s Trust through fundraising. We are grateful to everyone who supports us. She is not currently affiliated with or formally associated with the organisation. Our focus remains on providing specialist mental health support for women affected by domestic abuse.”
The development comes hours after reports that Price’s husband, Lee Andrews, was involved in an altercation in which he allegedly punched Paolo Margaglione, the boyfriend of Price’s friend Kerry Katona, at a hotel.
Earlier this week, Price posted a lengthy statement aimed at Andrews’ former fiancée, Alana Percival, writing: “Alana I know rejection doesn’t feel nice and I’m married to Lee Andrews the man you want and will never have again.
“Your constant lies and put downs is clearly showing how bitter you are, go live your life little girl.
“I know the truth and you’re now embarrassing yourself, go and have the little respect for yourself that’s left. I know all about you and who you are. At least I’m the real woman he has found and deserves, but please just enjoy watching us build our empire as I’m having his child.”
The post continued: “I’ll enjoy the ride and big d*** energy now, I’m in the saddle. He’s the most beautiful human I know who never took anything from you. Now disappear back under that bridge you irrelevant little troll.”
Sources close to Price have claimed they do not believe she wrote the statement, suggesting Andrews may have authored it. A source said: “That post doesn’t appear to have been written by Katie. She often makes spelling errors and this is word perfect. She also doesn’t know how to use Instagram Stories so we think Lee has done this.
“The idea that Katie is thinking of having a baby with Lee is worrying. No one knows who he really is and there have been women coming out telling her to leave him. It’s incredibly worrying, especially as Katie is so far away in Dubai and contact with her is sketchy and sporadic.”
She said: “Katie should run for the hills. Lee is a liar, a narcissist and I think he’s a manipulator. Once I tried to leave him, he told me had a heart condition and was living on borrowed time. Lee doesn’t know what’s fact and what’s fiction. It’s worrying because I think he believes his own lies.”
Woman’s Trust said its focus remains on supporting women affected by domestic abuse.
