Katie Price has admitted making panto mistakes as ticket prices were slashed after she received scathing reviews.
The former glamor model, 45, plays the evil fairy Carabosse in Sleeping Beauty at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool and pocketed £60,000 for the appearance.
But Katie has now confessed that she “mixed together” and made up her lines during her first week of the show.
On the latest episode of her podcast The Katie Price Show, she admitted: “I'm broken, at the end.” If I have to read another line of script, my head is about to explode.
“In the last six days I’ve had to learn a whole script, dance songs for panto that I don’t know or have never heard of.”
Katie Price, 45, has admitted making mistakes at the panto as ticket prices were slashed after she received scathing reviews
The former glamor model plays the evil fairy Carabosse in Sleeping Beauty at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool and pockets £60,000 for the appearance
Some participants said she was “an absolute disgrace” who “made no effort”, while others astutely said her family should be ashamed
“Plus my nerves.” The stress I've put myself under this week is ridiculous. I threw my lineups together and had to make things up, so hopefully no one noticed.
“Before I go on stage, my head is empty – that's because I was so tired.” I need reassurance – that's new for me.
“I'm fine being on TV, doing podcasts and talking about myself, but when you have to learn a script and have people who have paid for tickets, you have to be good.”
The podcast's release comes as panto organizers have reduced ticket prices in response to Katie Price's subsequent scathing online reviews.
The glamor model suffered a setback at her first shows after she was called a “disgrace” and accused of not bothering to learn the pantomime dance routines.
Now the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, where the panto is taking place, is offering 25 per cent off Sleeping Beauty tickets.
In a post on their official Facebook page, organizers said: “Calling all fairy tale fans!”
“Sleeping Beauty has awakened at the M&S Bank Arena and is creating a magical Christmas adventure for the whole family!”
Panto organizers have reduced ticket prices for the show following scathing reviews online
The M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, where the panto is taking place, is offering a 25 per cent discount on Sleeping Beauty tickets amid the drama
“For a limited time, get 25% off select shows. Book your tickets now and escape to a world where dreams come true (and curses are broken by true love’s kiss!).”
Speaking about taking part in the show, an excited Katie had previously said: “I'm so excited to be performing in Liverpool.” “I love the city and can't wait to take my kids and make some great memories.”
However, after a video surfaced of her dancing late for opening night, fans were quick to voice their displeasure.
Comments seen by The Sun included: “Maybe, just maybe Katie Price could learn the routines.” She was an absolute disgrace.
“It's clear to see how hard the other cast members have worked. “It's clear she thinks she can stand up without any effort!!!”
Another person complained: “Lol you barely had any words, didn't rehearse and Bippo played you off stage. 'Good job you can't sing or act – your family must be so embarrassed.'
It's not the first time Katie has faced cruel comments from trolls, as after giving her Instagram followers a glimpse of the show, she was met with a barrage of negative comments saying she couldn't sing still acting.
Her co-star, comedian Bippo (pictured), who plays the castle clown on the show, poked fun at reality star Katie as he warmed up the audience at the venue in early December
It came after her pantomime co-star teased her for only learning “two of her 25 lines” despite the big paycheck. Comedian Bippo, who plays the castle clown on the show, poked fun at the reality star as he warmed up the audience at the venue in early December.
He said: “This is the show with Katie Price in the lead, she's great. “She's actually learned two of her 25 lines – it's fantastic.”
Making it clear that he was trying to get the crowd to laugh, he added: “I'm joking, you'll see her. 'She's absolutely amazing.'
Katie will star in the panto until December 30, finishing her run at the 11,000-capacity hall just before the start of 2024.
In addition to her starring role in Sleeping Beauty, she will also play Queen Rat in the adults-only film Big Dick Whittington and His Pussy.