Tanya Sweeney: Katie Price’s life is in a chaotic downward spiral – and some people seem to rejoice in seeing her fall

Once upon a time, Katie Price was worth an estimated £40m (€46m) at the peak of her career. She had also, at one point, managed the tricky feat of beating the press at its own game; creating a multi-hyphenate empire out of her own image, her sexuality and her personality. Price, in brilliantly high-camp fashion, parlayed Page 3 appearances into a slew of opportunities, reality show appearances and deals.

Katie Price arriving at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, while still recovering from a facelift. Photo: PA/Getty Once upon a time, Katie Price was worth an estimated £40m (€46m) at the peak of her career. She had also, at one point, managed the tricky feat of beating the press at its own game; creating a multi-hyphenate empire out of her own image, her sexuality and her personality.

Price, in brilliantly high-camp fashion, parlayed Page 3 appearances into a slew of opportunities, reality show appearances and deals. Yet Price has lost ground both financially and professionally in the years since her peak. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news.