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Metro
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Katie Price reveals her biggest regret over failed Eurovision Song Contest bid
Remember when Katie Price almost represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest? Exactly 20 years ago, the former glamour model tried her luck in the selection process to perform in the Grand Final, which, that year, took place in Kyiv, Ukraine, after their 2004 victory. The United Kingdom was ultimately represented by Javine with Touch My Fire, which she co-wrote. Javine, now 43, triumphed in Eurovision: Making Your Mind Up, giving her the honour of singing her tune in front of the live audience in the Palace of Sports venue. Things were nearly very different, though, as Katie, who had a fledgling pop career in the 2000s, finished second in the selection battle, beating fellow UK hopefuls Andy Scott-Lee, 1996 UK entrant Gina G, and the group Tricolore. She narrowly missed out on the chance to perform in Ukraine, finishing with 101 points behind Javine's 116. Reflecting on her Eurovision era, Katie has now admitted that she doesn't look back fondly on the experience. Speaking on the latest episode of her podcast, The Katie Price Show, Katie told her sister, Sophie: 'For years and years, I always remember us always watching Eurovision, and then I was up to do it.' 'I can't wait for the Eurovision,' she said ahead of this year's Grand Final in Basel, Switzerland, in which girl group Remember Monday will represent the UK. Katie added solemnly: 'I haven't got any memories of Eurovision apart from when I was gonna represent the UK, and they weren't good memories.' The TV personality was pregnant with her second child, son Junior Andre, at the time, having also married Peter Andre in 2005. Katie's tune was called Not Just Anybody, and it's one that easily springs back into her mind today. 'What was your song?', Sophie asked her, to which Katie instantly began singing. She replied to the prompt with the lyrics, 'I'm not just anybody…', with Sophie jumping in out of cringe: 'Oh god, that song!' Katie then explained that she struggled with the track and still does now: 'The thing is, I couldn't even sing the song then, and I couldn't sing it now, yet I can sing. But I still can't sing that song.' 'It's just all political stuff, as usual – but anyway, that's always a regret of mine, doing that,' she added, suggesting that she wouldn't try out for Eurovision again given the chance. 'If there's any regret of any job, it was me doing Eurovision in the pink rubber catsuit, being seven months pregnant. Trying to hide the fact that I was pregnant.' More Trending Indeed, photographic evidence lives on forever, as Katie wore what can only be described as a peak Katie Price outfit for the competition, which was, as she remembers, a vibrant Barbie pink jumpsuit embellished with silver gems. She was a blonde bombshell at the time, wearing her bleached locks in tight curls. Although the universe works in mysterious ways. While she didn't win the Eurovision selection heat, Katie probably dodged a bullet, as Javine didn't exactly return to a winner's parade. Alas, she placed 22nd on the leaderboard, scoring just 18 points, while Greece emerged as champions thanks to the song My Number One, performed by Helena Paparizou. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More » MORE: Eurovision fans 'beg' Rylan and Scott Mills to stop an annoying habit MORE: Doctor Who fans are worried about Eurovision episode – but not for reasons you'd expect MORE: Ncuti Gatwa replaced by pop icon after pulling out as Eurovision Spokesperson
Scottish Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Katie Price reveals huge Eurovision ‘regret' and admits she ‘hated' the contest after years of ridicule
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) KATIE Price has revealed her one Eurovision regret after admitting she hated the contest after trying out for it - but was ridiculed. The wannabe pop star took to the stage back in 2005 when she was hoping to be chosen to represent the UK. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Katie Price admits Eurovision 'regret' after revealing she 'hated the contest after a year of ridicule Credit: PA:Press Association 5 The wannabe pop star took to the stage back in 2005 when she was hoping to be chosen to represent the UK Credit: Getty The British public used to vote for the act they wanted to send to the main contest. The former glamour model was seven months pregnant when she tried out, dressed in a striking hot-pink rubber catsuit in BBC's Eurovision: Making Your Mind Up. Katie was hoping to be chosen in a bid to represent the UK at the song competition, but got panned, with the position being awarded to Javine Hylton instead. Speaking on the latest episode of her podcast, the 46-year-old admitted she wished she hadn't entered. She began: 'I haven't got any memories of Eurovision apart from when I was going to represent the UK in Eurovision and they weren't good memories. Pod co-host and sister Sophie replied: 'What was your song?" Katie continued: 'Not Just Anybody. "The thing is I couldn't even sing the song then and I couldn't sing it now, yet I can sing. 'But I still can't sing that song. I hated it. The whole b******* about, 'oh you're going to get a Sony album but you have to do this song' and then they found out I was pregnant and then I lost my one percent. 'It's just all political stuff, as usual but anyway, that's always a regret of mine doing that. Katie Price slammed by fans as she 'shoves' puppy away from Harvey 'If there's any regret of any job, it was me doing Eurovision in the pink rubber catsuit being seven months pregnant. Trying to hide the fact that I was pregnant.' Viewers were left scandalised by Katie gyrating to her entry in the pink latex catsuit whilst seven months pregnant leading to months of ridicule. Katie set out to make a name for herself following her stint on I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Outta Here ! in 2005. But, in the end she only gained 29 percent of the vote with rival Javine making it through in the end. Last May, the media personality shared a video documenting her Eurovision attempt that was made by a fan on Instagram, giggling she said: "Wow memories lol. I couldn't sing that song then and still couldn't now! "But still an achievement." 5 Katie was seven months pregnant and dressed in a striking hot-pink rubber catsuit when she took the stage Credit: Alamy 5 Katie set out to make a name for herself following her stint on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Outta Here in 2005 Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Katie Price reveals huge Eurovision ‘regret' and admits she ‘hated' the contest after years of ridicule
KATIE Price has revealed her one Eurovision regret after admitting she hated the contest after trying out for it - but was ridiculed. The wannabe pop star took to the stage back in 2005 when she was hoping to be chosen to represent the UK. 5 Katie Price admits Eurovision 'regret' after revealing she 'hated the contest after a year of ridicule Credit: PA:Press Association 5 The wannabe pop star took to the stage back in 2005 when she was hoping to be chosen to represent the UK Credit: Getty The British public used to vote for the act they wanted to send to the main contest. The former glamour model was seven months pregnant when she tried out, dressed in a striking hot-pink rubber catsuit in BBC's Eurovision: Making Your Mind Up. Speaking on the latest episode of her podcast, the 46-year-old admitted she wished she hadn't entered. READ MORE ON KATIE PRICE She began: 'I haven't got any memories of Pod co-host and sister Sophie replied: 'What was your song?" Katie continued: 'Not Just Anybody. "The thing is I couldn't even sing the song then and I couldn't sing it now, yet I can sing. Most read in Showbiz 'But I still can't sing that song. I hated it. The whole b******* about, 'oh you're going to get a Sony album but you have to do this song' and then they found out I was pregnant and then I lost my one percent. 'It's just all political stuff, as usual but anyway, that's always a regret of mine doing that. Katie Price slammed by fans as she 'shoves' puppy away from Harvey 'If there's any regret of any job, it was me doing Eurovision in the pink rubber catsuit being seven months pregnant. Trying to hide the fact that I was pregnant.' Viewers were left scandalised by Katie gyrating to her entry in the pink latex catsuit whilst seven months pregnant leading to months of ridicule. Katie set out to make a name for herself following her stint on I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Outta Here ! in 2005. But, in the end she only gained 29 percent of the vote with rival Javine making it through in the end. Last May, the media personality shared a video documenting her Eurovision attempt that was made by a fan on Instagram, giggling she said: "Wow memories lol. I couldn't sing that song then and still couldn't now! "But still an achievement." 5 Katie was seven months pregnant and dressed in a striking hot-pink rubber catsuit when she took the stage Credit: Alamy 5 Katie set out to make a name for herself following her stint on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Outta Here in 2005 Credit: Getty 5 In the end Katie earned herself 29 percent of the vote Credit: PA:Press Association
