Gareth Gates has mirrored on how Katie Worth informed the story of shedding his virginity to her on the age of 17 whereas she was pregnant along with her son Harvey.
The 2 started a short affair when Gareth, now 41, had solely simply discovered fame on Pop Idol in 2002 and Katie, now 47, was six months pregnant along with her eldest baby, now 23.
However he admits it was “lots for a child who wasn’t even an grownup but” when particulars of their relationship ended up within the tabloids.
Katie lately made headlines once more for tying the knot along with her fourth husband, Dubai-based entrepreneur Lee Andrews – reportedly after a whirlwind week-long romance and with none of her household having met him.
Greater than 20 years after their temporary romance, Gareth has realized to not thoughts it resurfacing, shrugging as he tells New journal (by way of OK): ‘That is simply Katie. She has made a profession out of speaking about relationships. When you settle for that, it’s what it’s.”
Gareth initially denied their temporary relationship when it reached the press for concern of jeopardizing his profession.
Recalling his preliminary response, he informed the publication: “I used to be shocked and on the time I did not really imagine it got here from her.
‘I believed the press made it up. However then it turned out that it was she who bought the story – that was lots for a kid who wasn’t even an grownup but.
He continued, “I might by no means discuss intimate particulars that two individuals had collectively. Out of respect for them, and out of respect for myself. That is simply not one thing I do.’
Gareth additionally mentioned a relatable concern, saying he “did not need my dad and mom to learn each intimate element about my life within the newspaper.”
‘They did not must see that, nobody does. “I am not the type of one who seeks publicity, particularly due to my stutter,” the artist added.
Katie herself spoke about their romance in March 2024 when it got here up on the Something Goes podcast with James English and he shook his head at her to substantiate the small print.
When Katie noticed his response, she laughed and replied, “What? You ask me. What are you taking a look at as a result of I used to be pregnant? Simply because I am pregnant does not imply I can not have a boyfriend.’
About his preliminary denial earlier than altering his tune, Gareth beforehand defined on The Large Reunion in 2014: ‘I denied the entire Jordan factor as a result of I used to be 17, I did not need my household to search out out about my intercourse life.
‘If I hadn’t lied it would not have been an issue, my household, mates and followers would not have felt so deserted, I believe. For me, I used to be very younger, I needed to say that I do not wish to be in a long-term relationship at this age, so she bought the story and I mentioned it was all lies.’
He additionally mentioned he did not remorse sleeping along with her, calling it “a good time.”
Katie is now again in Britain after marrying Lee, 41. Since they married, Lee’s firm Aura Group has been revealed to be a farce, whereas two of his exes have urged Katie to ‘run for the hills’, claiming he was a ‘mendacity con man who preys on ladies’.
It was additionally revealed that Lee had served jail time for suspected fraud after he allegedly solid an ex-girlfriend’s signature to take out a £200,000 mortgage in her identify.
Nonetheless, the 2 seem like presenting a united entrance on social media, tagging one another on their Instagram tales.
Katie’s whirlwind romance is alleged to have left her household ‘blindsided’ and they’re now ‘involved about how he portrays himself on-line’.
Simply days after the shock wedding ceremony, her sister Sophie introduced that their podcast, The Katie Worth Present, wouldn’t drop an episode as anticipated – and it is mentioned that Katie is risking a ‘feud’ along with her household over her newest romance.
A supply informed Metro: ‘Katie’s household are in the dead of night concerning the marriage and can’t perceive the way it has developed so shortly. She missed a podcast episode along with her sister final week and followers are rallying round Sophie hoping the connection is only a stunt.
‘Katie dangers an enormous row along with her household over the wedding, particularly due to what has come to mild about Lee’s previous relationships.’
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