The former model, 45, was first declared bankrupt in November 2019 (Image: Getty)
has built a reputation as one of Britain’s most controversial celebrities, from her early days as a glamour model to reality TV stardom on . However, her fame has been overshadowed by a long list of legal troubles, financial woes, and high-profile scandals.
The former model, 46, was first declared bankrupt in November 2019, and her financial troubles have only deepened. In a recent court ruling, a High Court judge ordered that half of her monthly earnings from adult entertainment platform OnlyFans be deducted for the next three years to help pay off her mounting debts.
But bankruptcy is just one chapter in Price’s turbulent history. From a drink-driving crash to eviction drama at her infamous Mucky Mansion, she has repeatedly found herself making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Accusations of animal neglect, restraining orders, and a series of court appearances have only added to her growing legal woes.
As Price continues to navigate her latest legal battles, let’s take a look at the controversies that have kept her in the spotlight.
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Price was declared bankrupt for a second time over an unpaid tax bill of £762k (Image: Getty)
Bankruptcy woes
The mum-of-five has faced significant financial challenges over the past several years, leading to multiple bankruptcy declarations. Here’s a detailed timeline of events:
In November 2019, Price was declared bankrupt after failing to meet a repayment plan for her debts, which reportedly totalled over £3.2 million. This initial bankruptcy was attributed to unpaid debts to creditors, including HM Revenue and Customs (), her company, and various small businesses.
Following her 2019 bankruptcy, in February 2024, a garnishment order was issued, requiring Price to allocate 40 percent of her monthly income from the adult entertainment platform OnlyFans towards repaying her debts.
In March 2024, the former Loose Women panellist was declared bankrupt for a second time, this time over an unpaid tax bill amounting to £761,994.05. The demand for payment had been issued by in October 2023.
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The star made multiple court appearances (Image: Getty)
Price was scheduled to provide evidence regarding her finances at the High Court but failed to appear, reportedly opting to holiday in Cyprus instead.
In August 2024, Price was arrested at after failing to attend a court hearing related to her bankruptcy. Subsequently, a judge mandated her attendance at a rescheduled hearing on August 27, emphasizing that no excuses would be accepted.
During this period, her income was suspended pending further bankruptcy hearings.
By February 2025, the former winner had one of her bankruptcy claims discharged. However, she still owed approximately £750,000 to . Despite the discharge, she remains obligated to continue repaying her debts and is scheduled for another court appearance in April to address her second bankruptcy, which was declared in March 2024.
Katie Price attends Lewes Crown Court to face harassment charges (Image: Getty)
Restraining order violation
Katie Price’s legal woes have not been limited to financial struggles and driving offences—she has also faced serious legal repercussions over restraining orders. In June 2019, the troubled star, who has been engaged eight times and married three times, was hit with a five-year restraining order preventing her from having any direct or indirect contact with Michelle Penticost, the fiancée of her ex-husband, Kieran Hayler.
The order came after an incident at a school playground where Price was accused of hurling abuse at Penticost in front of children, leading to a fine of £415. However, the drama didn’t end there.
In May 2022, Price breached the order by sending a foul-mouthed text to Hayler, referring to Penticost as a “gutter s**g”.
The breach landed her in court once again, and in June 2022, she was sentenced to an 18-month community order, requiring 150 hours of unpaid work, with an extra 20 hours added due to a previous suspended sentence for driving offences.
Despite facing the possibility of a prison sentence, Price avoided jail time, though the judge made it clear that further breaches would not be tolerated.
Katie pled guilty to drink driving, driving while disqualified, and driving without insurance (Image: Getty)
Driving offences and bans
Katie Price’s driving record has been marred by legal troubles for over two decades, beginning in 2003 when she narrowly avoided a speeding charge after being caught driving 70mph in a 40mph zone. Since then, she has accumulated multiple offences, including speeding, using her phone while driving and running a red light, leading to several driving bans.
In 2018, the OnlyFans model was caught driving while disqualified and later arrested after crashing her 4×4 while allegedly intoxicated. However, her most serious offence came in 2021 when she crashed her BMW in West Sussex while under the influence of drink and drugs. At the scene, she admitted to police: “I took drugs, I should not be driving, I admit it all.”
She later pleaded guilty to drink driving, driving while disqualified, and driving without insurance. She received a 16-week suspended prison sentence along with a two-year driving ban. Speaking about the incident, she told GB News: “There’s no excuse. I’m just thankful that I didn’t hurt anyone. I did hit rock bottom.”
Katie Price said she hit “rock bottom”. (Image: YouTube)
Assault allegation
Katie Price has also found herself at the centre of serious assault allegations over the years, further fueling her troubled public image. In August 2021, she made headlines after claiming she had been the victim of an alleged assault at her Essex home.
Price, who was left with a bruised face and reportedly required hospital treatment, told The Sun at the time: “I ran away after being punched—I was scared for my life.”
A 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault, theft, and coercive control but was later released on bail. The case was eventually dropped due to insufficient evidence.