Katie ‘smitten' with new man Carl

We can exclusively reveal the mum-of-five is dating again – and he’s a hunk

- Julia Brooks and Oliver Grady

Just last month, Katie Price told new she was happily single, but we can exclusively reveal that is no longer the case, as she’s bagged herself a hot new bloke!

The star is dating hunky Essex car salesman Carl Woods, 32, and the smitten pair were spotted kissing and walking hand in hand last week. Ooh!

It even sounds like Carl could be The One, as Katie, 42, couldn’t help but gush about her new beau when we quizzed her about their blossoming relationship.

“He is amazing,” she told us. “He makes me feel alive, safe and happy. I’ve not told anyone else publicly about him yet. He is like a dream come true and ticks every box.”

She continued, “I honestly feel like I’m punching being with him. My mum and close friends are really happy for me. I’m telling you, he has all the right attributes to be a keeper. We met via mutual friends. He’s been an admirer of mine for some time from afar, but I never knew!”

And Carl is Katie’s type down to a T, as just weeks ago she confessed to new that she has a soft spot for Essex boys.

“I think it’s when they’re like, ‘Hello, darling!’ and ‘Hello, sweet cheeks!’” she said.

But although the pair looked totally loved-up during their day out, Katie insists she’s taking things slowly – for now.

“I feel very, very happy, but it’s bit early for the L word!” she told us. “I know what people will think – they’ll say, ‘Here we go again’ and all that. But I’m in a totally different headspace. I’m happy. I’m a bit smitten!”