JJ & KATIE
Who is Katie Price’s new boyfriend JJ Slater? All about the MAFS UK star and his relationship with Mucky Mansion evictee
Including a look at JJ’s business woes
KATIE Price has been open about her turbulent love life over the years.
The former glamour model is currently with JJ Slater — here's everything you need to know about him.
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Who is Katie Price's new boyfriend, JJ?
John Joe Slater is best known for appearing on Married At First Sight.
He also runs the company Fully Blessed, which documents obtained by The Sun revealed has slipped into the red.
Financial documents released in May 2024 revealed the fashion brand had made a loss of £31,006.
Running to the year ending July 31, 2023, he was yet to report a profit and the records show he had no stock.
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But JJ plugged the clothing business during his time on reality TV show MAFS.
His girlfriend Katie has been evicted from her home Mucky Mansion after also once again being declared bankrupt in April 2024, owing the taxman £760,000.
Katie was first declared bankrupt in November 2019, with debts of £3.2million.
Despite their money woes, Katie and JJ Slater soaked up the sun in Cyprus in May 2024 — just as a High Court judge warned she could be jailed for contempt.
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It was reported that a warrant was out for Katie's arrest on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 after she failed to turn up for another bankruptcy hearing.
Reality star JJ has also insisted he is working hard to build his business.
When approached by The Sun, he said: "As all entrepreneurs know starting a new business takes investment.
"It takes courage to invest in yourself and pursue a passion.
"My business partner (Josh Edwards) and I are absolutely committed to following our dreams and building a brand for the people.
"This takes time, investment and a lot of hard work, we really appreciate the exposure in this infant stage of our business… there is plenty more to come!
@johnjoeslater you have proved to me you are a real gentleman and completely except [sic] me for me
Katie Price
"We would also like to take this chance to thank everyone that has supported us so far, we will continue to invest to make the best possible products for our amazing customers. Thank you, Fully blessed."
Instead of profits, JJ made a loss of £4,040 last year, was £8,216 down in 2022 and made his biggest loss of £18,750 in 2021.
However, he is still employing one member of staff at the Essex based apparel firm.
JJ filed the new figures last week at Companies House, signing them off on April 28.
Katie Price jokes boyfriend JJ Slater is mistaken for her teen son as she's stopped from buying knives at a supermarket
When did JJ Slater appear on Married at First Sight (aka MAFS)?
JJ shot to fame on series eight of MAFS UK.
He took part in the E4 dating show in 2023, where he tied the knot with Bianca Petronzi, before later finding a connection with Ella Morgan.
But the pair chose to part ways at the altar during the tense final vow renewals.
KATIE Price has been open about her turbulent love life over the years.
The former glamour model is currently with JJ Slater — here's everything you need to know about him.
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How long have Katie Price and JJ Slater been dating?
Reports of JJ and Katie dating first appeared in early February 2024.
This came after they were spotted getting close on a night out together.
At the time a source told The Sun: "They’ve met a few times and are texting each other constantly.
"She’s really into him — this is the first man she’s actually been interested in since Carl."
They added: "Katie and JJ are very much in the honeymoon stage.
"It's still early days between them, but Katie had no intention of keeping everyone guessing about their relationship."
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How did Katie Price and JJ Slater meet?
The pair were first seen "getting close" in the booth of Bobby’s Bar in Newcastle.
On February 25, Katie posted a loved-up snap of the pair on her Instagram page with a touching caption, confirming their relationship.
Katie said: "They say things happen for a reason, the unexpected happened . Fate . Ticks every box .
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"@johnjoeslater you have proved to me you are a real gentleman and completely except me for me."
JJ replied in the comments section: "Fate… thank you so much for being you."
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