They’ve been close pals since meeting on I’m A Celebrity! back in 2004 - now Kerry Katona says her Katie Price has been through a lot and needs help not judgement
Katie has appeared to go off the rails since her split from third husband Kieran Hayler in May.
Following a string of wild nights out she was also embroiled in a drugs scandal.
Katie tells Closer: “Katie’s one of my best friends and she’s going through a tough time. She needs help right now, not criticism."
Jordan revealed in June that she was on anti-depressants to help her cope with all the dramas in her personal life.
As well as her split from Kieran - who admitted to a string of infidelities with other women, including her best pals Jane Poutney and Chrissy Thomas - her mum Amy has been diagnosed with a terminal lung condition.
Kerry adds: "Rather than picking her apart, we should be looking at the underlying root of the problem. Kieran’s a great dad – but think about why she has got to where she is now. She’s been through a lot.
CHECK OUT I'm a Celebrity winners - do you remember them all?
I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here winners radio stacked
1 of 211. Tony Blackburn
Tony Blackburn was the first celebrity to win the show back in 2002.
2 of 212. Phil Tufnell
England cricketer Phil Tufnell won the show with his hilarious personality in 2003.
3 of 213. Kerry Katona
Kerry Katona was the first woman to win the show in 2004.
4 of 214. Joe Pasquale
Joe Pasquale won the show when it returned later in the year of 2004.
5 of 215. Carol Thatcher
Journalist Carol Thatcher won the show in 2005 when she beat soap stars Sheree Murphy and Sid Owen.
6 of 216. Matt Willis
Busted member Matt Willis was a popular winner in 2006.
7 of 217. Christopher Biggins
Lovable Biggins shared the jungle with the likes of Katie Hopkins and Janice Dickinson and went on to win the show in 2007.
8 of 218. Joe Swash
Cheeky chap Joe Swash swapped EastEnders for the jungle and won the show in 2008.
9 of 219. Gino D'Acampo
The nation fell in love with Gino in 2009.
10 of 2110. Stacey Solomon
After showing off her bubbly personality on The X Factor, Stacey Solomon entered the jungle and won the show in 2010.
11 of 2111. Dougie Poynter
McFly guitarist Dougie Poynter was crowned King of the Jungle ahead of TOWIE's Mark Wright in 2011.
12 of 2112. Charlie Brooks
EastEnders actress Charlie Brooks couldn't believe it when Ant and Dec announced her as the winner in 2012.
13 of 2113. Kian Egan
After 22 days in the jungle, Westlife star Kian Egan was crowned the King in 2013.
14 of 2114. Carl 'Foggy' Fogarty
Retired world super bike racer Carl 'Foggy' Fogarty won over the viewing public in 2014.
15 of 2115. Vicky Pattison
Vicky Pattison showed a different side to her usual Geordie Shore antics, winning over the public and being crowned Queen of the Jungle.
16 of 2116. Scarlett Moffatt
Former Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt was crowned Queen of the Jungle after winning the show in 2016.
17 of 2117. Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo
Made In Chelsea star Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo won the show in 2017 after beating Jamie Lomas.
18 of 2118. Harry Redknapp
Former football manager Harry Redknapp is the current King of the Jungle after beating Emily Atack in 2018.
19 of 2119. Jacqueline Jossa
Despite the likes of Ian Wright and Caitlyn Jenner signing up for the 2019 series, it was former EastEnders actress Jac Jossa who was crowned Queen of the Jungle, beating Coronation Street's Andy Whyment in the final.
20 of 2120. Giovanna Fletcher
Podcaster Giovanna Fletcher became the first ever Queen of the Castle in 2020, going up against the likes of Shane Richie, Vernon Kay and Mo Farah!
21 of 2121. Danny Miller
Emmerdale actor Danny Miller became the first ever KING of the Castle in 2021 after a hectic series. He went up against the likes of David Ginola, Simon Gregson and Frankie Bridge!
Read more about Kerry Katona and Katie Price in this week's Closer magazine -out now.
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Katie reportedly checked into rehab at the weekend after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, which is said to have caused her 'drug binges'.
Her mum Amy said: “Kate has been her own worst enemy and behaved like an idiot at times but she has been tearing herself apart for years," according to The Sun.