Writing in her weekly magazine column, the mum of four spoke about her views on the guilt that comes with having an extra-marital affair.
‘People have affairs for all sorts of reasons- because they’re bored, crave taking a risk or want to inject some spice in their life. Some can be short lived, some are secrets taken to the grave and others become the beginnings of a new relationship.’
‘These things can and do happen- and they’ll continue to happen.’
Katie then spoke more specifically about her friend Simon Cowell’s recent admission to feeling regret over his affair with partner Lauren.
‘But from their own relationship, Simon and Lauren have brought a baby, Eric, into the world.’
She continued: ‘Many believe life should be lived by the rules set by society but sometimes it just doesn’t happen- people change over time; relationships don’t always continue as they first began. So don’t have regrets, Simon. Live your own life with your family and don’t worry about what other’s think.’
Following her split from ex-husband Peter Andre, reports implied that Pete had accused Katie of having an affair with married dressage trainer Andrew Gould.
Katie denied the claims.