Katie Price has spoken out about why she had never reported the celebrity she claimed raped her, whose name she revealed publicly this week.
The TV personality broke her silence after prompting shock earlier this week. She had mentioned the alleged incident in the past, but stunned audiences after naming the person while on tour with friend Kerry Katona.
The former glamour model, 46, referenced the allegation in shows in Bradford, Stockport, and Grimsby earlier this month, with the podcast star revealing further details in the pair’s Scarborough show on Wednesday evening.
She told the audience: “He raped me, and when it came out, all my friends said I had to go to police, but I did not go to the police because I did not want to get involved with it all.”
Katie Price broke her silence after dropping the bombshell claim
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It is understood that audience members responded in noticeable shock over the alleged incident, which Ms Price claims happened two decades ago.
It was described by attendees that she had “blurted out” the name, prompting “gasps”.
Fans said: “Everyone was shocked. People felt really sorry for her.
Katie Price shared the reason she hadn't named the man previously
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“It was difficult to hear that, and it will have touched people who have been through similar horrific situations themselves," The Sun reports.
“The moment was the talk of the interval as the man in question was so well-known."
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Katie Price made the accusation publicly while touring with friend Kerry Katona
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Ms Price had once stated she would "never name" her alleged attacker. In 2009 and again in 2012, she publicly declared her intention to keep the person's name private, stating she wished to avoid the "drama" that would ensue.
The reality television personality had written in a magazine column about being "raped by a famous celebrity" but insisted she would not disclose their identity.
She expressed doubt that the individual was even aware she had spoken about the incident.
According to sources close to Ms Price, the MeToo movement influenced her decision to change course.
Katie Price had previously refused to mention a name
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Surrey Police addressed the allegations in 2012, confirming they had logged an incident but could not proceed with a formal investigation.
A police spokesperson stated that whilst they treat all sexual offence reports with utmost seriousness and provide specialist support, they required Ms Price's cooperation to officially record a crime.
The force explained that their enquiries revealed insufficient substantiated details, particularly regarding specific locations and dates of the alleged assault.