Katie Price Celebrates Surprise Number One Hit with Family Support

Katie Price has achieved a remarkable milestone in her music career, as her single “I Got U” soared to the top of the iTunes chart. The song, originally released in 2017, has now outperformed tracks by well-known artists such as Ed Sheeran and Olivia Dean. This unexpected success has drawn enthusiastic support from her children, Princess and Junior Andre.

Princess, aged 18, expressed her pride by sharing a screenshot of the chart on Instagram, writing, “well done mum,” accompanied by clapping and heart emojis. Junior, her brother, 20, echoed similar sentiments, posting a congratulatory message adorned with laughing emojis, highlighting his surprise at the achievement. This display of family unity follows a recent period of tension between Katie and Princess, during which Katie claimed that the production team behind Princess’s ITV docuseries, “The Princess Diaries,” had excluded her from the set.

Despite the earlier friction, the mother-daughter relationship appears to be mending, as they were spotted enjoying a movie outing together with Katie’s boyfriend, JJ Slater.

While celebrating her latest success, Katie is also navigating a complex legal landscape involving her former spouses. Both Kieran Hayler and Alex Reid are reportedly seeking legal counsel to prevent the airing of Katie’s upcoming Sky documentary, which is expected to be provocative. Furthermore, her first husband, Peter Andre, has publicly refuted her claims against him, asserting that their children, Princess and Junior, have been in his care since 2018 for their safety.

Katie’s surprise chart success is particularly notable, given that “I Got U” was initially released six years ago. The song peaked at number five upon its first release, while another track, “Hurricane,” released in 2019, is currently ranked at number six.

Katie’s representative commented on the unexpected popularity of “I Got U,” stating, “This is a massive surprise for Kate. She’s always loved singing, and this is a dream come true! She is having so much support from the public and can’t thank them enough for her latest entrance into the charts.”

In a heartfelt message to her fans, Katie took to her Instagram Stories to express gratitude for their support, sharing various congratulatory messages she received. She humorously remarked, “Well, for once I’m speechless! Thank you so much!”

Katie’s journey into music has been characterized by determination. Back in November 2022, she performed “I Got U” at a drag queen contest, and earlier this year, she energized fans at an awards show, showcasing her vocal talents despite not winning any awards.

Looking ahead, Katie is planning to expand her musical career. She announced that a new album is in the works, alongside a tour scheduled for next year. In a TikTok update, she revealed, “Music, I’ve got my album coming out. I’m going up and down the country doing my normal gigs, and next year, I haven’t released the dates yet, I’m touring up and down the country.” She teased, “It’s going to be called Katie Price’s Big Bangers, where I do a lot of old school covers and my own material as well.”

As she navigates the ups and downs of her personal and professional life, Katie Price’s latest success serves as a reminder of her resilience and passion for music.