Few celebrity friendships have survived as much as Kerry Katona and Katie Price’s.
Over more than two decades, the pair have weathered public scandals, failed marriages, financial struggles, and relentless media attention. So even after an alleged clash between the men in their lives, neither woman appears willing to let their bond be broken.
According to reports, tensions erupted earlier this year during a trip to Dubai when Katie Price’s husband, Lee Andrews, was alleged to have punched Kerry Katona’s partner, Paolo Margaglione, during a heated confrontation.
While the incident reportedly left bad blood between the two men, sources say Kerry and Katie have deliberately kept themselves out of the conflict.
A Friendship That Has Survived Everything
Insiders claim Kerry has made it clear that, although she fully supports Paolo, she refuses to sacrifice one of the most important friendships in her life over someone else’s disagreement.
“Kerry and Katie have been through too much together,” a source explained. “They’ve had difficult periods in the past, worked hard to rebuild their friendship, and Kerry doesn’t want everything they’ve overcome to be undone because of what happened between Lee and Paolo.”
The pair first became close after appearing together on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in 2004 and have remained one another’s biggest supporters through countless personal challenges.
Recently, Kerry even described Katie as “the love of my life,” praising her loyalty and saying few people truly understand the pressures of living in the public eye the way they understand each other.
Standing By a Friend
Sources say loyalty remains one of Kerry’s strongest values.
Although she may not agree with every decision Katie makes, she reportedly believes friendship means standing beside someone during difficult times rather than walking away when life becomes complicated.
The insider added that Kerry has no interest in creating more drama for Katie, who has already faced years of public scrutiny over her personal life.
Their Daughters Are Another Reason
Another major factor helping preserve the friendship is the close relationship between their daughters.
Kerry’s eldest daughter, Heidi, and Katie’s daughter, Princess, are said to be good friends, and neither family wants the young women to feel caught in the middle of adult disagreements.
According to the source, Kerry is determined to keep any tensions away from the girls and hopes they never feel pressured to choose sides.
A Bond Built on Shared Experiences
Speaking recently on Paul Brunson’s We Need To Talk podcast, Kerry reflected on why her connection with Katie has remained so strong.
She pointed out the remarkable similarities in their lives—from raising large families and experiencing multiple marriages to facing bankruptcy, addiction struggles, careers as glamour models, and years of headline-making controversies.
Those shared experiences, Kerry said, have created a level of understanding that very few friendships can match.
Not a Fan of Lee—But Not Walking Away
While sources suggest Kerry isn’t particularly fond of Lee Andrews following the reported Dubai incident, they insist she has no intention of ending her friendship with Katie because of him.
Instead, those close to the situation say Kerry believes Katie needs loyal friends around her more than ever.
Privately, some insiders reportedly hope the marriage will eventually come to an end, but regardless of what happens, Kerry appears determined not to let someone else’s conflict destroy a friendship that has lasted for more than twenty years.
After everything they’ve survived together, it seems their bond remains stronger than any feud.
