Katie Price is facing mounting concern from those closest to her after choosing to remain in Dubai with her husband rather than attend the premiere of her latest film, "Jackie The Stripper." The 48-year-old former glamour model had been expected to walk the red carpet at London's Leicester Square on Thursday evening but announced via social media that she would not be making the trip .

The film, directed by Michael Head, features a cast including Patsy Kensit and Kimberly Wyatt, and marks a foray into acting for Price . The decision to skip the event has reportedly frustrated the film's team and raised questions about her commitment to her professional obligations .

Sources close to the star have expressed worry that she is prioritizing her marriage to Lee Andrews above her career. One insider described the move as "so unlike Kate," noting that acting has long been a career avenue she has wanted to pursue . "All Kate seems to care about is staying with Lee in their 'Dubai bubble' and ignoring everything else going on around them," the source added .

The concern extends beyond this single event. Sources have voiced fear that Price's pattern of missing work commitments could ultimately damage her credibility within the entertainment industry . "There's a real concern that Kate will start missing so many commitments that nobody in the industry will take her seriously anymore," an insider told The Sun .

Price's absence from the premiere comes amid other missed professional obligations. Her podcast, "The Katie Price Show," which she co-hosts with her sister Sophie, has not released a new episode since June 25 . The weekly podcast typically drops every Thursday, leaving fans awaiting new content for two consecutive weeks .

The controversy has escalated after Price's PR company, Independent Creative Management, confirmed it would no longer represent her, citing disappointment over her decision to withdraw from the premiere at short notice . The talent company stated that Price had confirmed her attendance as early as May and again on June 28, only to pull out on the evening of June 30 . In a statement, the company noted that no reason was provided beyond "her decision to remain abroad" .

In response to the backlash, Price took to Instagram to defend her choices, writing, "I've cancelled nothing" and stating, "I only do work I'm paid to do" . She also reposted a supporter's message claiming she was never contracted to attend the premiere or offered a fee to appear . Her representatives have been contacted for comment but have not yet responded .

The decision has also drawn criticism from animal rights activist Meg Mathews after Price and Andrews reportedly purchased a new puppy days after one of Price's cats passed away . The couple has been spending considerable time in Dubai since their whirlwind wedding in January 2026, which took place just ten days after they met . These developments highlight growing tensions between Price's personal life and professional obligations, leaving friends and industry observers concerned about the trajectory of her career.