Why Katie Price ‘blindsided’ everyone with her Vegas wedding

After a chaotic week, insiders reveal how troubled Jordan had even kept her family and friends in the dark about her speedy wedding to toyboy Carl Woods

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by Daisy McLure |
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Despite recently coming out of a month-long, court-ordered rehab stint and possibly facing prison next month for drink-driving, Jordan headed to Las Vegas with fiancé Carl Woods last week, shocking even those closest to her.

Jordan, aka Katie Price – who has been engaged eight times and had three marriages – jetted off to Sin City with car-dealer Carl last week and, as Closer went to press, it was reported the pair had obtained a marriage licence, sparking speculation they were hoping to secretly tie the knot.

However, sources say that her nearest and dearest were unaware of their plans to marry. An insider says, “Katie kept this quiet from pretty much everybody in her inner circle. They are in shock – they feel totally blindsided by it.”

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Last week, a friend told Closer the mum of five was planning a low-key wedding at Henlle Hall in Shropshire – where she and Carl spent Valentine’s Day and were accused of breaking lockdown rules – soon, with her eldest son Harvey, 18, being best man.

But now, a source says, “She spoke to her family and friends about the wedding at Henlle Hall and they urged her to concentrate on what’s important – getting her mental and physical health back on track and spending quality time with her family.

“Katie and Carl didn’t like that reaction, which is why they decided to elope. She is in love with Carl and becoming his wife is the one thing that can boost her mood right now, especially after a difficult few months. They will have a bigger ceremony as planned when they return, as it’s a special place for them both.”

The couple flew to Vegas a day after Jordan issued an apology for crashing her car on a country lane near her home on 28 September, after which she tested positive for alcohol and class A drug cocaine. Having been banned six times in the last 10 years, it’s possible she will go to prison when her case is heard on 15 December.

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From Kavana to Victoria Beckham: Katie Priceu2019s showbiz feuds - Closer (slider)

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Katie Price showbiz feud

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Katie Price VS Victoria Beckham

This is one of our favourites. Picture the scene: Victoria Beckham (then Queen WAG, not top fashion designer), at Manchester United, surrounded by a group of Gucci-clad wives and girlfriends – singing Who Let The Dogs Out as Katie Price walked through the lounge.Speaking on her Fubar radio show in 2014, Katie explained: "All it is is that years ago she sang the song in the Manchester United lounge and there's where it started from. "And in a nightclub David held my hand behind her back, it was in my book. It was years ago."She has since thrown shade at Posh Spice's son Cruz Beckham.

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Katie Price VS Kerry Katona

After meeting in the I'm a Celebrity jungle in 2004, Katie and Kerry quickly became besties – and Kezza was even bridesmaid at Kate's wedding to Peter Andre.But they fell out in 2007, when Katie publicly disapproved of Kerry's relationship with Mark Croft, labelling her 'a druggie' and him a 'bully'.But they made up in 2014, and Kerry even asked Katie to be a bridesmaid at her wedding to George Kay.

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Katie Price VS Kelly Brook

Katie briefly dated Kelly's ex-boyfriend Danny Cipriani, but ended things when she caught him in bed with another woman.But model Kelly was NOT impressed when Katie sold the story in 2013. She tweeted: :@MissKatiePrice Your [sic] doing a kiss&tell on Danny?? Haha that's hilarious. You dated for 5mins and was one of many at the time. Desperate."They've never resolved things, and fell out again in 2014 when Katie branded Kelly a 'heifer'.

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Katie Price VS Katie Hopkins

Before coming face-to-face in the Celebrity Big Brother house in 2015, motormouth Hopkins angered the Pricey by slamming her youngest daughter's name.Referencing Pricey's husband Kieran's affairs, she tweeted: "BUNNY? Makes sense, given your dad was going at it like a rabbit will all of mum's mates."They did not resolve things in the house, and shortly after winning the show Pricey said: "She's a disgusting human being. She really is."

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Katie Price VS Peaches Geldof

In November 2012, Katie commented negatively on a photo of the late Peaches Geldof's son Astala, then six-months, playing with their dog Parper.Writing in her column for The Sun, Katie said: "An animal is an animal and that means she they can turn on you at any point. All new mums should also remember that dogs can easily get jealous of new babies."But Peaches hit back. She tweeted: "Funny that Katie Price aka 'Jordan' lol thinks that I shouldn't allow my gentle, sweet golden retriever dog near his best friend, my son. Could say the same thing to her about letting some of the multitude of 'boyfriends' she has near her kids [sic]."

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Katie Price VS Havana

Poor Katie. She went into the Celebrity Big Brother house to make friends – and it looked like she did. She and 90s pop star Kavana teamed up for his new music video following their exit, but he later made the mistake of talking about her in an interview.Discussing the budding pop star, Kav told The Sun: "We've decided to to a duet. I mean, God bless her, she can't really sing, can she? But I've said to her that I'll get her in the studio and make it sound good."Unsurprisingly, Katie was NOT impressed with his catty comments. She said: "I did a favour for @kavana_official by appearing in his music video as a favour when he asked by NEVER discussed going a duet with his and this is something that will NEVER happen as infact I'm in the studio recording my own tracks solo [sic]."

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Katie Price VS Kimberley Crew

When Katie sent a cryptic tweet on Joe Hart and Kimberly Crew's wedding day in July, it was assumed she was suggesting she and Joe had history.Katie teased: "All Harts go out to the married couple is he going to tell her the truth about us? [sic]."Joe and Kimberly have never publicly commented on the rumours, but a source told The Sun at the time: "Kim couldn't care less. She thinks Katie is a clueless bimbo. "She has no concerns about Joe's loyalty and told friends, 'In her dreams! She probably wishes she could get her hands on him!'"

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Katie Price VS Alicia Douvall

Katie came up against another former frenemy in the CBB house in 2015: Alicia Douvall. Although the two former glamour girls appeared to make up during their time on the show, Alicia hit out after being the first evicted.She told Star magazine: "[Katie] was looking at my body and making comments. There was a twitch of jealousy. Katie is a very clever girl and it was a strategic move to save Katie H [from nomination]."It was revealed in the house that Katie and Alicia both dated Dwight Yorke, the father of Katie's eldest son Harvey.But Alicia added: "It wasn't only Dwight. There are other exes we've shared. We were direct rivals when we were both modelling. She once tried to beat me up in a night club when she was pregnant!"

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Katie Price VS Jodie Marsh

Probably Katie's most infamous feud – she and Jodie Marsh have never hidden their feelings about each other.When Jodie first emerged on the glamour modelling scene Katie accused her of 'copying her'.In 2015, over a decade after their feud originally erupted, Jodie angered Katie again by insisting she's 'the one who's famous for having loads of kids with different dads'.Katie took to Twitter to hit back, writing: "Don't knock mothers like me, there's lots of us. Didn't you go out with my exes names written all over your body, marking them out of ten after you shagged them (classy)? Well, you've shagged nearly all my leftovers and not one of them wanted you (gutted)."

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Katie Price VS Chris Hughes

We will NEVER forget Katie Price and Love Island star Chris Hughes' 2017 drama. It all began after Katie denied sending Chris any flirty messages after he said he was ignoring her.Things took a turn for the worse when Chris posted text messages she had sent him but it wasn't long before she hinted she has over 50 screenshots of private messages he sent her.Just when we thought things couldn't get any more juicier The Sun then verified that Chris HAD sent the mum-of-five private messages (even though he originally denied ever doing so). Pricey then went one step further and flashed one of those secret messages.Eek!

While fans hoped Jordan’s car crash and recent rehab stint might have halted her love of partying, she was seen drinking cocktails in Vegas. However, she insisted she wasn’t partying.

During a night in with her former CBB co-star Cami Li, she told her Instagram fans, “I’m not here to party, I’m not interested in the partying side.” She went on to share her love for Vegas, saying, “Eventually, me and Carl are going to move out here with the kids, we’re going to work it out and you [Cami] are going to find me a house.”

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Her comment comes after her ex-husbands, Peter Andre – who shares Junior, 16, and Princess, 14, with Jordan – and Kieran Hayler – who is dad to Jett, eight, and Bunny, seven – reportedly issued legal letters raising concerns for their children if Jordan were to marry Carl, claiming the children “don’t like him”.

Jordan hit back at them on Instagram, saying “Peter and Kieran have contributed to the state of my mental health... I’m asking you both kindly to leave me alone now and stop making money from my name and using it for headlines involving our kids.”

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As well as the drink-driving hearing, Carl and Jordan have had a rocky patch recently. Split rumours swirled when Junior and Princess unfollowed him on social media, while it was claimed she was going to get more drugs after a row with Carl when she crashed her car.

The star was also allegedly punched while at home in August. A man has been bailed until later this month pending further police investigation.

The source adds, “Katie has a lot going on at the moment, so those close to her are concerned for her. They’re hoping this is her happy ending – but the fact she is ignoring everybody’s pleas to slow down is worrying.”

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