Katie Price breaks silence following court appearance as she returns to social media days after arrest: 'Be kind'
Katie Price has broken her silence on social media following her court appearance
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Katie Price has broken her social media silence one day after her court appearance which followed her arrest at Heathrow Airport on Thursday night.
Price, 46, was given a strong warning by a judge on Friday as she appeared via a video link at Royal Courts of Justice in London. It came after a warrant was issued for her arrest when she failed to show up for a previous bankruptcy hearing.
Price had instead been in Turkey with boyfriend JJ Slater and son Harvey, and on their return to the UK she was arrested by officers.
During her court appearance yesterday, the former glamour model was warned there would be "no ifs, no buts" in regard to her attendance at a "public examination" on August 27.
The TV personality was declared bankrupt in late 2019 and once again in March of this year over an unpaid tax bill of £761,994.05.
She appeared via a video call from a room in the building as the judge laid out the terms of her release from custody.
Katie Price arrived in court on Friday after her arrest
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He explained: "You have to attend that date, no ifs or buts, no going abroad, no holidays," reports Metro. The court heard how Price informed the judge she had "no legal representation" and that she finds it "difficult in court".
Later on Friday, Price broke her silence when she reposted a message of support on her Instagram account from former X Factor stars, Jedward, The Mirror reports.
The publication states that the twin brothers urged their social media followers to "be kind" to the mother-of-five. It read: "Everyone please be kind to Katie Price.
"It’s a delicate situation and she deserves support and love. Please be sensitive, she's a human and mum with a massive heart and deserves respect. Sending strength to her kids and family."
Jedward urged people to 'be kind' to Katie Price following her arrest at Heathrow Airport and subsequent court appearance
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Price went on to publish a second post from Jedward's account which stated: "A true icon that has been through a lot we all need to lift her up in this fragile time! No one else could deal with the pressure and scrutiny! Let’s all surround Katie with Love."
Part of Price's Turkey visit included a £10,000 facelift, and during her court appearance she was seen with a swollen face and wearing a bandage wrapped around her cheeks.
Earlier this year, the reality star moved out of her £2million Mucky Mansion after she was reportedly served an eviction notice. However, she maintains it was her choice to leave the property.
The Sun later reported bailiffs had been seen at the mansion while she travelled abroad for her 17th boob job.
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Katie Price has broken her silence on social media following her court appearance
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The court heard how Price told the judge she "found it difficult," as she claimed she "tried to get legal advice but I've been charged £50,000 upfront."
She continued: "Obviously I pay 40 per cent of what I earn during bankruptcy and they want me to pay tax and VAT – it doesn’t leave me with money to pay £50,000 upfront for legal representation.
"I'm finding it difficult. I can’t get legal aid as I earn – I don't know what to do." In response, the judge commented that Price would need a solicitor which should cost no more than £500. He added: "This is a discreet application, it doesn't take Einstein to do it."
Referencing her Turkey trip, the judge later asked Price to confirm her attendance for the August date, to which the mother-of-five replied: "I'll move my diary for it," adding: "This is obviously important."