Katie Price’s ex Kieran Hayler breaks silence on rape charges

Kieran Hayler, the former husband of television personality Katie Price, has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of sexual offenses involving a 13-year-old girl.

Hayler, 38, appeared at Lewes Crown Court charged with three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, all of which he denied.

The offenses are said to have taken place at a home in West Sussex between June 1 and October 13, 2016. The victim, whose identity has been legally protected, is not related to Hayler or Price.

Hayler remains on conditional bail ahead of his next hearing on April 23.

The full trial is scheduled to begin on October 6, and is expected to last for nine days.

A representative for Hayler previously said he “vehemently denies all the allegations against him.” He said he is cooperating fully with police and hopes to clear his name through the legal process.

Hayler and Price married in 2013 in the Bahamas but later split. The couple have two children together, including a son, Jett Riviera Hayler, 12, and a daughter, Bunny Hayler, 11.

Other than this case, his public appearances included work as a personal trainer and television appearances with Price.