Hayler

KIERAN Hayler has pleaded not guilty to raping and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl while he was married to Katie Price.

The 38-year-old is accused of three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault against the girl.

He allegedly attacked the girl in West Sussex between June 2016 and October 2016 when he was married to Katie, 47.

She is not a member of his or Katie’s extended family.

Hayler appeared at Lewes Crown Court today where he pleaded not guilty to the four alleged offences.

The ex-stripper, who was charged in October following a probe by Sussex Police, was bailed to next appear at the same court in April.

His Honour Judge Stephen Mooney set a provisional trial set to last one week for next October.

A representative for Hayler previously said: “Kieran Hayler strongly denies the allegations made against him in its entirety.

“Mr Hayler is fully engaged and has been co-operating with the police throughout the investigation and will continue to do so.

“He looks forward to his name being cleared believing in the judicial system to do so.”

Hayler, who has worked as a stripper and actor, married Katie at a luxury resort in the Bahamas in 2013.

He was her third husband following her marriages to singer Peter Andre and cage fighter Alex Reid.

Katie and Hayler split in 2018 following cheating allegations on his side and formally divorced in 2021.

He got engaged to Michelle Penticost but the pair separated in February this year.

Sussex Police said: “We can confirm Kieran Hayler, 38, of Northchapel in West Sussex, has been charged with three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault against a 13-year-old girl.

“The offences are alleged to have occurred at an address in West Sussex between June 1 and October 13, 2016.

“Hayler remains released under investigation and is due to appear before Crawley magistrates’ court on November 19.

“The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has received ­support from specially trained officers as our enquiries continue.”