He has been charged with three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault dating back to 2016

Katie Price has spoken out after her ex-husband Kieran Hayler was charged with the rape of a 13-year-old girl.

Earlier today, reports emerged that Katie’s ex-husband, 38, had been charged with three counts of rape and one sexual assault against the child, with the allegations dating back to 2016. The alleged victim is not a member of his or Katie’s extended family.

A legal representative for Kieran said last night (October 20), via The Sun: “Kieran Hayler strongly denies the allegations made against him in its entirety.” Additionally, in 2022, when the allegations were made public, a spokesperson said that he was “devastated” by them and was determined to clear his name.

Now it’s been claimed that Katie addressed the charges on stage last night…

Katie and Kieran in 2017 (Credit: Splash News)

Kieran is set to appear in court next month

Sussex Police said last night: “We can confirm Kieran Hayler, 38, of Northchapel in West Sussex, has been charged with three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault against a 13-year-old girl.

“The offences are alleged to have occurred at an address in West Sussex between June 1 and October 13, 2016. Hayler remains released under investigation and is due to appear before Crawley magistrates’ court on November 19.”

They added that the girl, who can’t be named for legal reasons, has received support from specially trained officers.

Kieran last posted publicly on social media on Sunday evening (October 19). On Instagram, he posted a video of himself flexing his muscles in a car park and wrote “Fit check” alongside it.

Katie shares daughter Bunny and son Jett with Kieran (Credit: Splash News)

Katie’s divorce from Kieran was finalised in 2021

Katie married Kieran in January 2013, and they share son Jett Riviera, 11, and 10-year-old daughter Bunny. They divorced in 2021.

She initially began divorce proceedings in May 2014, after she accused Kieran of having an extramarital affair. They then reconciled on the condition that he would receive therapy for sex addiction. They renewed their wedding vows in February 2015 and in July and October 2017. Then, in May 2018, Katie revealed that she was again starting divorce proceedings.

In 2023, she called him a “disgusting human being” after he was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm and child neglect.

Now, according to The Sun, she addressed the charges on stage last night, during her tour with Kerry Katona.

Katie is said to have told the crowd: “The thing that is coming out tonight… I’m still in shock. I could have been like, ‘[bleep] it, I’m not going to do this show with that coming out. But I’m professional and I’m doing it.”

Sources have also alleged that she may be called to give evidence when the case goes to court. Insiders told the paper: “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.”