They’ve famously been at war since their bitter 2009 split, with a drawn-out court battle, cheating claims, sex slurs, and a barrage of public spats – all amid custody issues over their two children, Junior, 13, and Princess, 11.
And earlier this month, insiders told Closer that Jordan was plotting revenge on Peter Andre, as she’d hatched a plan to wreck his Christmas by spilling their secrets.
But pals say that after Pete, 46, appeared to offer an olive branch by revealing on social media that the pair are still on speaking terms and that he wishes her “nothing but the best”, Jordan – real name Katie Price – was shocked into making a dramatic U-turn.
The source says, "Katie was completely blindsided when she saw what Pete had written. She admitted it made her realise the best way forward is to try to make peace and apologise, rather than constantly trying to twist the knife and get one up on him, which is tiring her out."
Pete’s comments came as a surprise, given that, just a week earlier, recently bankrupt Jordan, 41, publicly blamed him for the loss of her £45m fortune and branded him "the worst person ever" in a drunken rant on her YouTube channel. The claim was followed by her threatening to expose anyone who’s crossed her.
The life of the former glamour model has careered off the rails following her split from third husband Kieran Hayler, 32, last year, with a spate of wild partying, a shocking cocaine confession, a rehab stint for treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, a string of court cases and driving convictions, plus claims she had cheated on her on/off fiancé, Kris Boyson, 31.
However, pals say she wants to use Christmas as an opportunity to finally make amends with Pete, who also shares two children with his wife, Emily MacDonagh, 30.
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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.
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.
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'.
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."
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]."
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]."
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!'"
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!"
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)."
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!
A source says, "Katie has grown fed-up of being at war with Pete, and constantly watching everything he does so she can find something to lash out at him about.
"She says it’s tiring. She was stunned by what he said on Instagram – she took it as an olive branch. Underneath all her bitterness, she has only ever wanted for them to be one happy family.
"Now her mind is racing ahead, and she’s sure that being in a vulnerable position with her financial problems will help her appeal to Pete’s sympathetic side. She thinks if she can make him feel sorry for her, then he’ll be more open to them spending time together over Christmas.
"She’s invited him and Emily and their kids to join her for an early Christmas a few days beforehand at her brother’s house with all her family, as well as Princess and Junior."
Jordan and Pete have had an on/off friendship over the past decade. Following her wild behaviour last summer, Junior and Princess moved in with Pete and Emily.
However, shortly afterwards, Jordan made the surprise move of publicly apologising to the man she’s repeatedly referred to as “the love of my life” on Twitter, saying, "Me and Pete love each other really lol! I’m sorry @MrPeterAndre if I hurt you." Pete replied, "Do you know what, I really appreciate you saying that. Thank you."
And with her youngest children, Jett, six, and Bunny, five, spending Christmas with their dad, Kieran, pals say Jordan – who is also mum to 17-year-old Harvey with ex Dwight Yorke – is hoping to use the fact that it may be her last Christmas with her terminally ill mum, Amy, to persuade Pete to accept her invitation.
In a recent radio interview, the reality star said, "I’m having a month off over Christmas because I want to enjoy it, as my mum is really ill. So, I want to spend time with her – this is the first year I won’t cook Christmas dinner. I’ve told mum she has to do it."
The source says, "After everything with Pete over the last year, she just wants to redeem herself and see her family happy, telling Pete that seeing their parents getting along will be the ultimate gift to their kids. She has told him it could be her mum’s last Christmas and it would be a parting gift for Amy to see them getting along again, as it’s her dying wish to see Katie more settled and happy.
"After plucking up the courage to ask him, she said it would also be an opportunity to start paving the way for a more amicable friendship, as well as a way to start co-parenting – which she knows he wants."
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Amid her attempts to reconcile with Pete, Jordan has also reunited with Kris once again, joining the personal trainer on a trip to New York in a bid to spend quality time together and escape her financial woes, after admitting she’s no longer living in her “mucky” £2m mansion.
And insiders say she is hell-bent on making 2020 the year that will mark a new beginning for her and Pete.
The source adds, "Katie’s sick of being at war with everyone. She says she’d be far happier and content being on good terms. While she understands her gesture to Pete may be a little too late, she’s determined to prove how much he means to her. She wants to work on ensuring next Christmas is different and they can spend it together in a happier place.”