Katie Price Latest News: Manchester’s glitzy Hair and Beauty Awards took an unexpected turn when Katie Price and Jake Quickenden found themselves at the centre of romance speculation. Price, 48, openly teased the newly single presenter on stage, while her decision to appear without her wedding ring added another layer of intrigue to the moment.
The exchange happened at the UK Hair and Beauty Awards at Manchester’s AO Arena on Saturday, August 15, where Quickenden was hosting the event.
The playful interaction came as both celebrities remain in the spotlight over their personal lives. Quickenden confirmed in June that he and his wife Sophie Church had separated after several years of marriage, while Price has faced continued questions about her relationship with Lee Andrews following his reported legal troubles in Dubai.
Katie Price Latest News: Katie Price Puts Jake Quickenden on the Spot
Price used her time on stage to bring up a recent conversation she had with This Morning presenter Ben Shephard.
‘So I was on This Morning the other day with Ben Shephard, are you not good friends with him?’ she asked the former I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! contestant.
Quickenden confirmed that he was friendly with Shephard and asked what the presenter had said. Price then revealed that Shephard had apparently suggested Quickenden as someone who could be a good match for her.
‘He told me that out of all the men I have been with, he knew exactly who I would suit,’ Katie enthusiastically told the audience.
She then made the conversation even more direct by indicating that Shephard had picked Quickenden as her ideal partner.
Rather than letting the moment pass, Price challenged Quickenden to respond.
‘Are you blowing me out?’ she asked.
Quickenden acknowledged that Price had put him in an uncomfortable position. She continued to ask whether she was his type.
‘You’re a beautiful lady, Kate, get on with the awards!’ he replied before turning the attention back towards the ceremony.
The exchange prompted laughter and became one of the night’s most talked-about celebrity moments.
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The flirtation comes only months after Quickenden confirmed the end of his marriage to Sophie Church.
The former X Factor contestant announced in June that the couple had separated after trying to keep the situation private. He said they had been apart for several months and wanted time to deal with the situation because their children were involved.
Quickenden and Church married in 2022 and have two children together. Reports surrounding their split said they remained amicable and focused on their family.
His newly single status has now added to the interest surrounding his exchange with Price.
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Price’s personal life has also faced intense attention in recent months.
Her husband Lee Andrews was detained in Dubai earlier this year after disappearing from public view. Price initially said she had been unable to contact him before later revealing that she had spoken to him while he was in custody. Reports subsequently said Andrews had been released from prison.
However, reports of another arrest in July brought renewed questions about the couple’s relationship.
Price has also faced conflicting speculation over her wedding ring. She was recently photographed wearing it again, despite reports that she had spoken with divorce lawyers.
Against that background, her appearance without the ring at Saturday’s awards event quickly attracted attention.
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It remains unclear whether Shephard seriously believed Quickenden would be a good romantic match for Price or simply made a lighthearted observation during their recent This Morning appearance.
Price, however, clearly enjoyed putting the suggestion to the test.
Her decision to raise the subject publicly transformed an ordinary awards presentation into a playful exchange about dating, celebrity friendships and potential romance.
Quickenden’s response also stopped short of rejecting Price. Instead, he complimented her before attempting to move the ceremony forward.
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The event itself attracted several familiar faces from British television and entertainment.
The UK Hair and Beauty Awards took place at Manchester’s AO Arena on August 15, with Quickenden serving as the event’s host. The organisers describe the annual event as a celebration of talent across the hair and beauty industry.
For Price and Quickenden, however, the evening became more notable for what happened on stage.
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There is currently no confirmation that Price and Quickenden are romantically involved. Their exchange appeared to be playful, and neither celebrity has announced a relationship following the event.
Still, the timing has made the moment particularly eye-catching. Quickenden is newly single, while Price continues to face questions about her marriage to Andrews.
For now, the Manchester encounter remains a flirtatious celebrity moment rather than evidence of a new romance. But Price’s direct question and Quickenden’s carefully worded response have certainly given fans plenty to discuss.
