Katie Price kisses best pal Kerry Katona before posing with boyfriend JJ Slater at Geordie Shore event also attended by her son Junior, 19

Katie Price and Kerry Katona showed their love for each other is stronger than ever as the best friends shared a kiss at the launch party for the new series of Geordie Shore in London.

The former glamour model, 46, and the Atomic Kitten star, 44, arrived at the bash hand-in-hand, before giving each other a smooch – before Katie posed with her boyfriend JJ Slater inside.

They first formed a close friendship back in 2024, when they appeared on the third series of I’m A Celebrity, with Katie finishing in fifth place while Kerry won the show. 

Katie left her toned legs and midriff on full display as she donned a pair of sequinned black hot pants and a matching cropped jumper.

Sweeping her raven hair up into a high ponytail and sporting a full face of glamorous makeup, she completed her look with Balmain high heels.

While Kerry looked nothing short of sensational, as she showcased her incredible curves in a brown leather dress.

The figure-hugging number clung to every inch of her slender frame, while she added sparkle to the look with a diamond cross necklace and bejewelled sandals.

The OnlyFans star wore her blonde locks poker straight and toted a black handbag as she cosied up to her best pal.

Katie was also joined at the party by her boyfriend and Married At First Sight UK star JJ.

The 32-year-old cut a casual figure in an oversized black T-shirt and pleather-style trousers, paired with several pearl chokers and a designer bag.

Katie wasted no time in cosying up to her man as they posed for photos, with the mother-of-five wrapping her arms around him and giving him a kiss.

Also in attendance at the star-studded event was Katie’s eldest son, Junior Andre, 19, who she shares with ex-husband Peter Andre. 

The teenager looked effortlessly stylish in a cream letterman jacket, acid-washed jeans and a plain white T-shirt, with a diamond necklace.

While the cast of Geordie Shore looked raring to party the night away as they celebrated the launch of the 25th series.

The new season follows the gang as they jet off to Thailand to celebrate Kyle Christie’s stag-do, organised by best mate James Tindale.

While stars Sophie Kasaei, Nathan Henry, Chloe Ferry, Jay Gardner, Ricci Guarnaccio, Holly Hagan, Abbie Holborn and Scott Timlin will be joining them.

Chloe put on a very busty display at the bash, slipping into a skin-tight leopard print dress that emphasized her surgically-enhanced assets.

While Sophie dazzled in an elegant black gown with diamond snowflakes encrusted across the neckline.

Nathan stood out from the crowd thanks to his eye-catching teal jumper and black and white loafers. 

And Abbie left little to the imagination in a sheer lace dress with a thigh-high leg slit and huge cut-out across her chest.

Other familiar faces at the event included TOWIE stars Amy Childs, Harry Derbidge, Dani Imbert, Freddie Bentley, Ella Rae Wise and Saffron Lempriere.

Cousins Amy and Harry posed together, with Amy sending temperatures soaring in a daring black jumpsuit with a plunging neckline.

Dani also sported a racy look, wearing a tiny black satin playsuit, that left her legs on display and barely contained her ample cleavage.

Ella opted for a skimpy playsuit as well, pairing her burgundy number with matching tights and a white collared shirt underneath. 

While Saffron put on a leggy display in a checked tweed blazer and miniskirt co-ord with over-the-knee leather boots.

Love Island’s Arabella Chi looked chic in a black tuxedo jacket layered over a coordinating turtleneck and elevated with an elegant bow in her hair.

The pregnant star hid her blossoming baby bump under a pair of leather-look trousers, after revealing she is expecting a baby girl with boyfriend Billy Henty in May 2025.

Fellow Love Island star Megan Barton-Hanson ensured all eyes were on her in a very racy minidress, with a conical bra-style bodice and lace-up detailing.

Drawing attention to her long legs, she wrapped up with a faux-fur coat and added a pair of knee-high heeled boots. 

While former Love Island winner Paige Turley looked glamorous in a strapless black top teamed with PVC leggings and peep-toe heels.

MAFS UK star Lacey Martin flashed a daring glimpse of her underwear in a plunging black dress with a sheer ruched skirt.

Her co-stars Adam Nightingale, Alexander Henry and Ross McCarthy also made an appearance, with the trio posing on the red carpet together.

Made In Chelsea star Rosie Fortescue nailed winter chic in a stylish green coat, leather trousers and a patterned scarf.

While EastEnders’ actress Danielle Harold cut a sophisticated figure in a checked blazer, floaty white blouse and tight black leggings.

Katie and Kerry just finished starring wicked step-sisters together in a pantomime of Cinderella at the Northwich Memorial Court in Cheshire.

The pair even spent Christmas and New Year’s Ever together, with Katie supporting her pal after Kerry’s split from fiancé Ryan Mahoney in November after six years together.

Their close bond is set to be taken to a whole new level, with Kerry declaring her eldest daughter Molly would be giving the duo matching tattoos.

And in her recent column for New magazine, she explained that the TV personality has been giving her guidance and ‘moral support’ as she plans to get a lower facelift.

Kerry explained she has turned to her surgery-obsessed pal for help, writing: ‘Katie is going to come to stay with me when I get it done for moral support, which I really appreciate.’

She added: ‘Katie is in such a good headspace right now and it’s amazing to see, I’m so proud of her. She has been a real pillar of support for me these past few months.’