The price of fame
10:40am Saturday 16th February 2008
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CHILDREN stood on their tiptoes with faces pressed against the shop window while young teenage girls jostled for position at the head of the line.
Hundreds of people queued outside WH Smith in Regent Street yesterday, but this was not a mad rush for a special stationary sale.
They were all there to catch a glimpse of one of the most photographed women in the country. That's the pulling power of Katie Price - or Jordan as she used to be known.
The glamour model, turned author turned pop star, kept people on tenterhooks as she visited the town to sign copies of her new book Pushed To The Limit.
Many waited with cameras outstretched in anticipation of her arrival.
The 29-year-old was cheered as she made her way to greet the Swindon public.
Security guards and her agent flanked her as flashbulbs lit up the store.
The mum-of-three opted for a grey causal look with a zipped up top, skirt and boots.
But what is it that gives Katie the x-factor?
"She's stunning and so down to earth," said Carly Turner.
The 19-year-old from Stratton was at the front of the queue with friend Ashley Dowling.
"It was the first time I have met her and she looks far prettier in real life," Carly added. She definitely has an aura about her and she always looks out for her fans."
Kelly Flanagan, 17, from Middleleaze, said: "She's such a lovely person - I'm a big fan and think she's gorgeous."
Sarah Hicks, 22, said: "She had taken criticism about her parenting skills but I think she's a role model to so many people.
"She appeals to everyone from mums to red blooded males."
Jordan, married to pop star Peter Andre, said the welcome of her fans in Swindon was something she had not expected.
"It's busy and happening. I'm pleasantly surprised by Swindon," she said.
"I want to thank them all for their support."
She said her third autobiography is a frank account of her life to date and hopes it will "inspire people".
It deals with her depression and the happiness she felt at the birth of third child Princess Tiaamii.
A camera crew was filming for Katie's latest reality TV show that will be broadcast in March.
The crew said the number of people waiting for autographs was greater than the previous day's signing in Picadilly, London.
Jordan: Pushed to the Limit is out now, priced at £18.99.
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Big Mac, says...
11:18am Sat 16 Feb 08
yeti, swindon says...
11:25am Sat 16 Feb 08
and had about as much plastic surgery as whacko jacko.
dalekdave, Swindon says...
11:47am Sat 16 Feb 08
Big Mac wrote:Well there are other options. If the only choice is between Z list celebrity status and benefits living we may as well all give up.
While I'm tempted to agree with you, I would rather young girls worked to become famous than simply got pregnant at 16 and then did nothing but pump out children to keep up their benefits for the rest of their lives.
Terence, Swindon says...
12:36pm Sat 16 Feb 08
In my opinion she looks ridiculous, I prefer natural women who are self-confident and feel comfortable with who they are.
SockPuppet, Swindon says...
1:44pm Sat 16 Feb 08
She is an appalling role model for any female who has no obvious talent except for self publicity.
She used her sons condition to boost her own profile and is generally vile.
Mick out West, West Swindon says...
2:19pm Sat 16 Feb 08
WTF?, Swindon says...
5:30pm Sat 16 Feb 08
quote
Firstly, stationery is spelt incorrectly - MUPPETS!
That's the pulling power of Kate Price
Secondly, her name is Katie Price!
Princess Tiaiami
Thirdly, her daughter is called: Princess Tiaamii
Jeesus wept, what an insult to this celebrity. You can't even get a few facts right!
It takes two minutes to proof read something/get facts correct. It's not like the Adver has to keep to deadlines like the national press.
You're more of a local embarrassment than Barry Thompson
Funky_sheep, Swindon says...
6:40pm Sat 16 Feb 08
I think you should just take the time to read her books, to really know what gone in her life from her childhood to her becoming a mum.
If you havent read her books then you have no right to even comment on her.
Mumstheword, Walcot says...
7:25pm Sat 16 Feb 08
Mumstheword, Walcot says...
7:26pm Sat 16 Feb 08
WTF?, Swindon says...
7:43pm Sat 16 Feb 08
Funky Sheep: Sorry,but you lot don't know what your talking about, Katie price is the best role-model around at the moment,what celeb do you know who gives money to charity? None
What are you on about?
Virtually every celebrity gives to charity.
WTF?, Swindon says...
7:52pm Sat 16 Feb 08
MumsTheWord: We could do far worse for a local newspaper imho
How?
madamspud169, Kempsford, Swindon says...
8:01pm Sat 16 Feb 08
emmylou83, Stratton says...
9:00pm Sat 16 Feb 08
It's not like the Adver has to keep to deadlines like the national press.
Ummmm I think you find they do!
Mumstheword, Walcot says...
9:02pm Sat 16 Feb 08
WTF? wrote:By not listening to their readers. How many newspapers do you know, where the editor does a blog and invites comments and questions from all?
MumsTheWord: We could do far worse for a local newspaper imhoHow?
jack the rippler, east 17 says...
11:26pm Sat 16 Feb 08
SockPuppet, Swindon says...
8:59am Sun 17 Feb 08
Sorry,but you lot don't know what your talking about, Katie price is the best role-model around at the moment,what celeb do you know who gives money to charity? None
Is she activley involved in a charity or just chucking a few quid to dodge tax and look good. I'd put a fiver on it being the later.
I would be ashamed if my daughter grew up to present herself as such a bimbo as Jordan.
Not to be totally negative, look at Melinda Messenger who used her time as a model to progress her career, has been involved activley with charities and her private life isn't spread all over the papers like Jordans leg in a mpg!
dalekdave, Swindon says...
11:36am Sun 17 Feb 08
Funky_sheep wrote:Who cares if she gives money to charity. For the record plenty of celebs do, as do us common working folk.
Sorry,but you lot don't know what your talking about, Katie price is the best role-model around at the moment,what celeb do you know who gives money to charity? None I think you should just take the time to read her books, to really know what gone in her life from her childhood to her becoming a mum. If you havent read her books then you have no right to even comment on her.
The point is, who cares about her life; she is famous for being famous and if she is the best role model around then god help us all.
Imagine in the future, no-one does any real work, they just spend all their time attending parties, flashing their baps and appearing on reality TV. What a utopian ideal that suggests.
jesuswept117, swindon says...
3:53pm Sun 17 Feb 08
Ankh, Morpork says...
4:05pm Sun 17 Feb 08
WTF?, Swindon says...
9:08pm Sun 17 Feb 08
WTF? wrote:Stop editing my posts web team.
quoteFirstly, stationery is spelt incorrectly - MUPPETS!That's the pulling power of Kate PriceSecondly, her name is Katie Price!Princess TiaiamiThirdly, her daughter is called: Princess Tiaamii Jeesus wept, what an insult to this celebrity. You can't even get a few facts right! It takes two minutes to proof read something/get facts correct. It's not like the Adver has to keep to deadlines like the national press. You're more of a local embarrassment than Barry Thompson
I know I embarras you regularly, but it just provokes me to find more and more mistakes in your infantile journalism.
keep up the free reading online for me though, because I will NEVER buy the darn paper, I'd rather read a Thesaurus upside down!
Terence, Swindon says...
8:14am Mon 18 Feb 08
'Let he who is without sin cast the first stone'
Mumstheword, Walcot says...
9:10am Mon 18 Feb 08
I have NEVER heard you say a good word about anything or anybody. It must be very draining being so critical. All that frowning will give you wrinkles dear.
Pav, Swindon says...
10:12am Mon 18 Feb 08
We live in a country that is obsessed with celebrities and even the slightest wiff of fame can bring you enormous pay cheques if you are prepared to put low quality frozen foods into your mouth (don't worry, you don't have to swallow).
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dalekdave, Swindon says...
10:47am Sat 16 Feb 08
I, for one, find this somewhat disturbing in that it promotes the notion of something for nothing which underpins our degenerating society.