Price's new lover 'still in relationship'

Katie Price's new love interest Alex Reid is still involved in a long-term relationship, it has been claimed.

The glamour model is said to have slept with Reid at a hotel in Liverpool last week after visiting the city for a book signing.

According to The Mirror, Reid's girlfriend Marie Thornett is now "in pieces" after reading about the cage fighter's alleged fling.

A source revealed: "They were childhood sweethearts, but Katie has been chasing him for a while and it looks like he has caved in. Marie had a feeling that something was going on after she found text messages on Alex's phone.

"Katie has known Alex for the past year after being introduced by a mutual friend. Alex reassured Marie they were only friends. I don't think Alex thought that he'd fall for her and who knows if he has? It could just be the novelty of it all."

It is believed that Thornett last saw Reid nine days ago when he celebrated his 34th birthday.

The insider added: "Marie feels humiliated - like she is the last person to know."

A spokesperson for Price insisted that she is merely friends with Reid. The reality star split from her husband Peter Andre in May.