Katie Price’s ex, Gareth Gates, has been left furious, labelling the former glamour model his “biggest regret” after she slammed him again on stage.

Industry insiders say Gareth’s decision to open up now may be linked to his ongoing efforts to relaunch his music career and reconnect with fans. Over the past year, he has been working on new material and performing in stage productions, gradually rebuilding his image as a mature, grounded artist.

This candid confession, while controversial, may also be a cathartic way of shedding the baggage that has followed him since his Pop Idol days. Those who know him say he’s not seeking revenge — only resolution. “He’s not angry anymore,” one confidant explained. “Just disappointed. He feels like history repeated itself, and that’s what hurts the most.”

Katie’s life, meanwhile, continues to be a rollercoaster of highs and lows. From financial troubles and public feuds to relationship drama and family challenges, she has rarely stayed out of the headlines. To some, Gareth’s renewed comments add yet another chapter to her long list of controversies.

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But others argue that both parties were victims of a media culture that thrived on scandal, turning private pain into public entertainment. Whatever the truth, their story remains a cautionary tale about fame, youth, and misplaced trust.

During her tour with close friend Kerry Katona, Katie did a show in Gareth’s hometown of Bradford, where, after hecklers kept bringing him up, she yelled, “F*** Gareth Gates”.

Following her comments, a source revealed that Gareth was fuming when he heard about the incident, although not surprised.

“Gareth was furious when he saw all the stories last week about Katie mentioning him,” the source said. “He knows there is a risk that Katie will bring him up every time she goes on stage and it’s always horrible. It never gets any easier.”

The source also told The Sun that Gareth has moved on with his life, and wishes the same for Katie. According the the source, he feels she is “using his name” repeatedly for headlines.

“He moved on with his life a long time ago and he really wishes Katie would too – rather than using his name for headlines all the time. It really is his biggest regret.”

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The Pop Idol runner-up was only 17 when he had a brief fling with Katie, who was 25 years-old and six months pregnant at the time. Gareth initially denied Katie’s claims that they’d been together but admitted it over ten years later, reports the Mirror.

“I denied the whole Jordan thing because I was 17. I didn’t want my family to find out about my sex life,” the singer said. “If I hadn’t lied it wouldn’t have been a big deal, my family, friends and fans wouldn’t have felt as let down I guess.”

In her 2021 book, Harvey and Me, Katie claimed it was their relationship that started Gareth’s career. She wrote: “Hello Gareth Gates! He wanted a bit of Pricey – even when I was six months pregnant.

“He denied losing his virginity to me at first, but once he finally admitted it, wasn’t that when his career started? Anyway, swiftly moving on…”

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It comes after Katie’s current boyfriend JJ Slater has said he’s worried about Katie and fears she’s “running herself into the ground”.

Katie herself sparked concern after being unsure about why she’s undergone a dramatic weight loss. JJ echoed fans’ worries, as a source said: “JJ is terrified of her losing any more weight. It’s not an easy thing to sit back and watch your partner running themselves into the ground health-wise.”

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Her family are said to be worried too: “JJ and Katie’s family think she is putting way too much pressure on herself. She’s been constantly on the move with tour shows, but isn’t right mentally or physically – something she knows deep down.”

In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through the entertainment world, singer Gareth Gates has broken his silence with a confession that has left fans utterly speechless. Years after his infamous fling with Katie Price — one of the most headline-grabbing celebrity scandals of the early 2000s — Gareth has come forward with explosive new claims, suggesting that Katie “used him again.” What began as a tale of young love, secrecy, and scandal has now resurfaced in a stunning twist, with Gareth reportedly claiming that Katie not only manipulated him emotionally but also took something “deeply personal and valuable” — something he says he never got back.

For years, the story of Gareth Gates and Katie Price has lived on in tabloid legend. At the height of his fame, Gareth was the clean-cut teenage heartthrob, fresh off the success of Pop Idol, while Katie — then known as Jordan — was Britain’s most talked-about glamour model. Their brief but explosive connection dominated headlines, especially when Katie revealed intimate details about their encounter, shattering Gareth’s wholesome image. At the time, Gareth denied the relationship before later admitting it was true — a decision that cost him not just his reputation, but also his peace of mind.

Now, more than a decade later, Gareth’s latest confession suggests the saga between them didn’t end there. Speaking to close friends, the singer reportedly claimed that Katie “used him again,” implying that their paths crossed long after the public thought the chapter was closed. According to sources, Gareth feels he was once more drawn into her world — manipulated by charm, nostalgia, and a sense of unfinished business. “He said he should have known better,” one insider revealed. “But when Katie reached out, he thought maybe time had changed things. Instead, he feels like she took advantage of him all over again.”

What she allegedly “stole” has become the subject of feverish speculation. While some have interpreted Gareth’s words metaphorically — referring to emotional manipulation or exploitation — others believe he may have been referring to a more literal betrayal. Reports suggest that Gareth entrusted Katie with a personal item, possibly related to his music or private correspondence, which was later used or shared without his consent. “He felt violated,” another source explained. “It wasn’t about money. It was about trust. He thought he could confide in her, but instead, he ended up hurt — again.”

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Gareth’s alleged comments have reignited discussion about how the original affair affected his career and mental health. When the scandal first broke, he was barely twenty years old and at the peak of his fame. Katie, older and already a tabloid veteran, dominated the narrative, revealing details that Gareth later described as “humiliating” and “life-changing.” His confession at the time that he had lied about their relationship to protect his public image drew both sympathy and criticism. Many felt he was unfairly portrayed as naïve and vulnerable, while Katie walked away largely unscathed, her reputation for stirring controversy only enhanced.

Those close to Gareth say this new outburst stems from a place of closure — a desire to finally be honest about how deeply the experience scarred him. “He’s not doing this for attention,” a friend claimed. “He’s just tired of pretending it didn’t affect him. For years, he kept quiet while she kept talking. Now, he’s ready to tell his truth.” That truth, it seems, is that the emotional wounds from his time with Katie never fully healed — and being “used again” reopened them in painful ways.

Katie Price, for her part, has yet to respond publicly to Gareth’s comments. Her camp, however, has reportedly dismissed the claims as “nonsense” and accused Gareth of “trying to rewrite history.” Insiders close to Katie insist that she and Gareth have had minimal contact in recent years and that any suggestion of her taking advantage of him again is “wildly exaggerated.” Still, the controversy has sparked a social media frenzy, with fans taking sides and revisiting the pair’s turbulent history.

On Twitter and Instagram, reactions have been fierce. Supporters of Gareth have praised him for speaking out, arguing that he was unfairly vilified when the original scandal broke. “He was so young and trusting,” one fan wrote. “She took advantage of that and built headlines off his pain.” Others, however, have accused him of dredging up the past for sympathy or publicity. “It’s been twenty years,” another user commented. “Let it go. Both of them made mistakes.”

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The alleged “theft” — whether emotional or material — is symbolic of something deeper: the sense that Gareth feels a part of himself was taken during that turbulent relationship. Fame gave him the spotlight, but it also stripped away his innocence. His confession is not just about Katie Price — it’s about the price of celebrity itself, about how easily vulnerability can be exploited when the cameras never stop flashing.

As the story unfolds, the question remains: will Gareth’s honesty finally bring him the peace he’s been seeking, or will it reignite an old feud that refuses to die? For now, fans are divided, Katie remains silent, and the echoes of a long-buried scandal have once again found their way into the spotlight. One thing is certain — after Gareth’s jaw-dropping confession, nothing about their story will ever look quite the same again.