Katie Price and MAFS UK's JJ Slater CONFIRM they are dating with loved-up photos
The pair have finally confirmed their unlikely romance
Whilst some celebrities are just destined to be together, every so often, two famous faces strike up a relationship which takes the entire showbiz world by storm, and it's safe to say that's exactly what happened with Married At First Sight UK star JJ Slater, and former glamour model Katie Price!
Are Katie Price and JJ Slater dating?
At the start of February, The Mirror reported that JJ and Katie were spotted together at a bar in Newcastle, looking very cosy and holding hands as they enjoyed a spot of karaoke in the city.
A source told the publication at the time: "He came in after her and they sat together for at least an hour. They looked very cosy together, especially when she rested her arm on his shoulder."
HOWEVER, it sounds like JJ's MAFS co-star Georges Berthonneau didn't exactly have faith in the apparent relationship.
Speaking exclusively to our friends at Closer, Georges, who recently split from co-star Peggy Rose Lawrence, said: “JJ is the biggest ladies’ man. He’s made a ton of money, so he only hangs out with models now. Katie will be obsessed with him – she’s known to love Essex guys and he’s all about that vibe.
"She’ll end up heartbroken because he definitely won’t be in it for the long run. He’ll want a younger, newer model soon enough. They both need to be with someone in the limelight to raise their profiles, so it’s probably a mutually beneficial situation for now. He wants to keep his name out there.”
Following Katie's split from former fiancé Carl Woods in 2023, Katie and JJ have reportedly been 'texting every day', with reports saying JJ is the first man the mum-of-five has been interested in since the split.
What have Katie and JJ said?
Despite keeping silent on the rumours for a number of weeks, Katie and JJ have now officially broken their silence, seemingly confirming they are dating on Sunday 25th February.
Taking to Instagram, Katie shared a loved-up photo alongside JJ, writing: 'They say things happen for a reason , the unexpected happened . Fate . Ticks every box . @johnjoeslater you have proved to me you are a real gentleman and completely except me for me ❤️'. (sic)
JJ commented on the snap, writing: 'Fate… thank you so much for being you 🤍', before sharing his own photo alongside his new girlfriend.
Posting a photo from a recent skiing trip together, JJ wrote: 'Sometimes its when you least expect it 💕' (sic)
Katie commented on the photo, writing: 'Your perfect ❤❤'. (sic)
JJ's MAFS UK co-stars were quick to comment on the photos, Peggy Lawrence wrote: 'Yessssss….My favourites 😍❤🙌 xxxxx', with Brad Skelly adding: 'Love this 🔥❤'. Luke Worley then commented: 'I LOVE THIS!! 💙❤️'.
In early-March, the pair shared more photos together on social media as they enjoyed a night out together in London.
Check out which celeb couples we never saw coming:
Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson
After filling for divorce from husband Kanye West, Kim Kardashian started dating Pete Davidson after the pair met on Saturday Night Live.
Despite keeping their relationship relatively private, Kim and Pete went Instagram official in April 2022, but they later split!
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Prince Harry and Suits actress Meghan Markle began dating in October 2016 and married in May 2018. Their first child, Archie, was born in 2019. The couple then welcomed their second child, Lilibet Diana, in June 2021.
Cheryl and Liam Payne
Cheryl and One Direction singer Liam Payne shocked the world when they announced they were dating back in February 2016. Despite a ten year age gap, the couple welcomed their first child, Bear Grey Payne, back in March 2017.
However, in July 2018, Cheryl and Liam released a joint statement revealing they'd split.
Channing Tatum and Jessie J
After splitting from his wife in early 2018, EVERYBODY was left in shock when reports suggested Channing Tatum was dating pop star Jessie J.
The pair split just months later.
Benji Madden and Cameron Diaz
Actress Cameron Diaz married Benji Madden just two months after she met him, despite many not seeing their romance coming. In 2020, the couple announced they'd welcomed their first child together.
Stephanie Pratt and Jonny Mitchell
Love Island star Jonny Mitchell and Made In Chelsea's Stephanie Pratt left fans in shock when they confirmed their romance with this picture in September 2017. Sadly, the couple split in December 2017.
Gabby Allen and Myles Stephenson
After her split from fellow Love Island star Marcel Somervillle, CBB star Gabby Allen announced she was dating X Factor winner Myles Stephenson. However, the pair split in 2019 after Gabby accused Myles of 'cheating'.
Selena Gomez and The Weeknd
Nobody saw a romance between singers Selena Gomez and The Weeknd coming! But they went strong until October 2017 when the pair split up.
Katy Perry and Russell Brand
Katy Perry and Russell Brand married in 2010, much to the surprise of fans. Their marriage was short-lived, leading to a divorce in 2012.
Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston
Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston were 2016's most talked about romance! Unfortunately, the couple went their separate ways a year later.
Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna
Rob Kardashian started dating Blac Chyna in 2016, despite her previously dating Rob's sister's ex-boyfriend Tyga. They welcomed a baby girl together called Dream and later ended on very bad terms!
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher married in 2010 after a six year engagement. Nobody saw this marriage coming with the unusual movie roles Sacha plays!
Nicole Richie and Joel madden
After starring in TV show The Simple Life with her best friend Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie turned a lot of heads when she married Good Charlotte singer Joel Madden in 2010! They share children Harlow and Sparrow.
Sam and Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Fans of actor Aaron Johnson were left in shock when he married Fifty Shades Of Grey director Sam Taylor. Despite Sam being 24 years older than Aaron, the pair combined their surnames when they got married in 2012. They now have two daughters together, Wylda and Romy.
Mary-Kate Olsen and Olivier Sarkozy
Olsen twin Mary-Kate married French banker Olivier Sarkozy in 2015, despite a 17-year age gap between the pair. Sadly, the pair split in 2020.
Chris Martin and Jennifer Lawrence
After his split from Gwyneth Paltrow, Coldplay singer Chris Martin was spotted getting cosy with The Hunger Games actress Jennifer Lawrence. Despite not actually confirming a romance, the pair reportedly called things off in 2016.
Francesca Farago and Demi Sims
TOWIE star Demi Sims and Too Hot To Handle star Francesca Farago left fans shocked in January 2021, when they confirmed they were dating whilst on holiday together in Mexico. The couple shared a cute photo kissing.
However, just four months later, the pair confirmed they'd split!
Who was JJ with on MAFS UK?
Whilst Katie Price has been in relationships with the likes of Peter Andre, Kieran Hayler, Kris Boyson and Carl Woods over the years, JJ is known for his stint on E4 reality show Married At First Sight UK.
JJ appeared on the 2023 series as a late arrival, where he was matched with Bianca Petronzi by the experts. As fans of the hit show will know, things didn't go to plan for JJ and Bianca, with the pair finding zero connection during their honeymoon.
Things then took another twist when JJ had an 'affair' with co-star Ella Morgan, with the pair being allowed to re-enter the experiment as a new couple.
Despite the couple remaining in the experiment until the end, JJ and Ella chose to remain just friends during the final vow ceremony.
In the weeks and months following the show, fans were convinced JJ was dating co-star Laura Vaughan, after the pair posted a number of cosy snaps on social media.
But it looks like JJ is now happy with KP!
Now read:
When does MAFS Australia start in the UK?
Love Island: All Stars final date revealed
MAFS UK's Adam and Tayah reveal they have got married for real