“the only thing was that he destroyed everything” Katie Price opens up about infamous romance
Katie Price has never been shy about her love life, but this time she digs deep into her past as she calls out ex-fiancé Leandro Penna fourteen years after their tumultuous split. What really happened between Britain’s headline queen and the Argentine model?
When it comes to Katie Price, nothing is ever boring. Fresh from her new podcast revelations, the 47-year-old reality TV star has once again thrown the spotlight on a whirlwind relationship that's been haunting the tabloid mill for more than a decade. For those who remember the glamorous days of 2011, you might recall Katie’s romance with Leandro Penna, the striking Argentinian model who took her by storm after a chance encounter at Elton John’s Oscar party.
Turbulent love story: From party to proposal
The pair’s relationship played out like a movie. Katie Price herself recalled candid details about the couple’s early days during a recent episode of The Katie Price Show. She confessed:
“Well, I’ve never had a one-night stand. Yeah. But one ex, I slept with the first night and was with him two weeks. I don’t even want to mention that.”
Despite the language barrier “I couldn’t speak Spanish and he couldn’t speak English, but I was still with him for two years. He was so good looking.”, their chemistry was apparently undeniable. Katie emphasised, “Yeah, because you know which despicable person that is.” Their romance was jet-fuelled from the start: an engagement following a snowy proposal during a ski trip sealed two years of headline-grabbing togetherness. “Yeah. And I was with him for two years, actually,” she added.
“Despicable” split and new beginnings for Leandro Penna
But even the glossiest romances can crash hard. By October 2012, Katie and Leandro’s fairytale had taken a nose dive. Now, fourteen years after their break-up, Katie doesn’t mince words about the impact this relationship left on her. Speaking on her podcast, she described Leandro as “despicable” and claimed, “And he was quite handy at DIY, if I remember. The only thing was that he destroyed everything.” Her sister Sophie asked, “Who was that?” before answering, “Can I just say he was the best looking guy, I think you’ve been with personally. Well, do the listeners know? She’s on about Leandro Penner from Argentina.”
While Katie’s career remained ever-present in British tabloids, Leandro has taken a different path. He now leads Paltas Royale, a company active in importing fruit to Chile and exporting fresh produce from Peru around the world. It’s proof that even reality TV exes can find new success far from the spotlight.
The verdict: Can old wounds ever really heal?
Katie’s latest on-air revelation has reignited interest in a love story long thought buried. Listeners and fans are reminded of just how complicated moving on can be—especially when the past keeps turning up in the present. Just as Katie quipped about her former fiancé being “quite handy at DIY”, she didn’t hesitate to dig up unfinished business, painting a raw portrait of heartbreak, regret, and those striking looks that captivated Britain’s tabloids.
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Katie Price slams ‘despicable’ ex who ‘destroyed everything’ — 14 years after split