Kieran Hayler, the former husband of television personality Katie Price, has been charged with three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault against a 13-year-old girl, in a case that has sent shockwaves through the UK’s entertainment world and beyond. The allegations, which date back to the summer and autumn of 2016, have surfaced nearly a decade after the alleged incidents, and come at a time when both Hayler and Price’s personal lives continue to attract public scrutiny.
According to Sussex Police, Hayler, now 39 and a resident of Northchapel in West Sussex, is accused of committing the offences at an address in West Sussex between June 1 and October 13, 2016. Police have confirmed that the alleged victim is not related to either Hayler or Price, and for legal reasons, her identity is being withheld. As the investigation continues, the girl has been receiving support from specially trained officers, a detail underscored by police in multiple statements reported by BBC and The Sun.
The case is set to come before Crawley Magistrates’ Court on November 19, 2025, marking a pivotal moment in a saga that has already gripped the public and media alike. Hayler, who has worked as a personal trainer, actor, stripper, and reality TV star, was married to Price from 2013 until their divorce in 2021. The pair share two children, and their relationship, often tumultuous, played out under the glare of the tabloid spotlight. Their eight-year marriage saw repeated reconciliations, including two vow renewals, before it ultimately broke down for good in 2018.
Hayler’s legal team has issued a robust denial of the charges. In a statement to MailOnline, his representative said, “Kieran Hayler strongly denies the allegations made against him in their entirety. Mr Hayler is fully engaged and has been co-operating with the police throughout the investigation and will continue to do so. He looks forward to his name being cleared, believing in the judicial system to do so.”
Since news of the charges broke, Hayler has been seen in public for the first time, appearing tense and withdrawn as he made his way from a car park to a train station, dressed in navy gym shorts and a jumper. The images, captured by CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA and published by Metro and the Daily Mail, show a man deep in thought, his demeanor markedly subdued in the wake of the allegations that have, as some outlets put it, “rocked his life.”
Katie Price, now 46, has also found herself thrust back into the headlines. She was pictured on October 21, 2025, behind the wheel of her Range Rover, heading to a live show in Northampton as part of her nationwide theatre tour with Kerry Katona. Despite the swirling media attention, Price has continued her professional commitments, telling fans during a show in Swansea, “The thing that is coming out tonight… I’m still in shock. I could have been like, ‘F**k it, I’m not going to do this show with that coming out. But I’m professional and I’m doing it,” according to The Mirror.
Price’s response reflects the emotional toll the situation has taken on those close to Hayler, as well as the wider family. The couple’s marriage, which began with a lavish ceremony in the Bahamas in 2013, was marked by public highs and lows, including infidelities and reconciliations. They welcomed two children together before their final split in 2018, and their divorce was finalized in 2021—a process Hayler later described as “one of the hardest things” he had ever experienced.
The judicial process may soon see Price called to give evidence in court, given that she was married to Hayler at the time the alleged offences occurred. A source from the Crown Prosecution Service, speaking to The Sun, explained, “Katie may well be called to court to give evidence. She was married to Kieran when these offences are said to have happened; it wouldn’t be surprising for her to be called up. Family and friends are being made aware they may be asked to speak out, and stand up in a court of law if necessary. It is all part of the judicial process—an imperative that the truth is heard.”
For Hayler, the legal battle comes on the heels of other personal upheavals. Earlier this year, he and his fiancée Michelle Penticost ended their relationship after seven years together. The couple share a three-year-old son, and their romance reportedly began at the school gates, where Hayler’s children attended the same school as Penticost’s son from a previous relationship.
As the November 19 court date approaches, both the police and the Crown Prosecution Service have emphasized the importance of due process. Sussex Police noted, “The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has received support from specially trained officers as our enquiries continue.” Hayler, following his release under investigation, remains fully engaged with the legal process, according to his representatives.
The case has also reignited conversations about the pressures faced by families in the public eye, and the ways in which high-profile legal proceedings can impact those involved. Representatives for Katie Price have declined to comment further, while Hayler’s legal team continues to assert his innocence and commitment to clearing his name.
For those affected by the story, support is available. Childline and the NSPCC have provided helplines for young people and families seeking assistance, and organizations such as Rape Crisis offer confidential support for survivors of sexual assault.
With the judicial process now underway, all eyes will be on the upcoming court proceedings, where the full facts of the case will be examined. For now, the public, the media, and those personally involved are left waiting, hoping that justice, in whatever form it takes, will ultimately be served.
