Kieran Hayler has rubbished claims he’s already engaged to new girlfriend Michelle.
The father of two, 31, took to Instagram Stories to deny speculation he’s popped the question to Michelle, whom he’s been dating since splitting from Katie Price in May.
Rumours arose when Michelle was seen wearing what appeared to be a diamond ring on her engagement finger.
But Kieran has now denied it’s an engagement ring, saying it was a normal piece of jewellery that Michelle happened to be wearing on her engagement ring finger.
He wrote on Stories: “Another bull-[bleep] fabricated story!!!!? Apparently women can’t wear jewellery. So happy to have Michelle supporting me.”
Read more: Kieran Hayler breaks silence on Katie Price entering rehab
Kieran is still legally married to Katie, who is the mother of his two young children.
Read more: Kieran Hayler breaks silence on Katie Price’s decision to enter rehab
The couple wed in the Bahamas in January 2013 following a whirlwind romance but they split this year following a rocky marriage that saw Katie accuse Kieran of being unfaithful on multiple occasions.
Kieran is looking after his and Katie’s children, Jett, five, and Bunny, four, while she completes a voluntarily rehab treatment.
The former glamour model recently checked herself into a facility to treat co-morbid post-traumatic stress disorder after a difficult year.
Kieran has said he’s hopeful that Katie gets the help she needs.
In an interview with The Sun, he said: “I don’t think she’s got a choice. She has to do this not just for herself but for her career, for everything.”
He added: “Am I surprised? I’m not surprised. Do I think it’s real? I’d like to think so. But I don’t know. I hope it’s not a press stunt and I hope she is actually getting help and I wish her all the best.”
ED! has contacted Katie’s rep for comment.
It’s been a difficult year for Katie with beloved mum Amy being diagnosed with a terminal lung condition, her marriage to third husband Kieran breaking down, and a romance with boyfriend Kris Boyson recently ending.
She’s also faced headlines about her financial situation, the state of her mansion and allegations of wild partying, including a video clip filmed during a hen do in Majorca showing her appearing to rap “I love coke”.
The star is also mum to son Harvey, 16, from her relationship with Dwight Yorke and children Junior, 13, and Princess, 11, from her first marriage to Peter Andre.
Kieran, meanwhile, was first linked to Michelle in July when they were pictured by paparazzi kissing and hugging as they enjoyed a walk in the woods.
Read more: Kieran Hayler refuses to confirm if he’s biological father to son Jett
According to The Mirror, Michelle is a 36-year-old cabin crew worker who met Kieran through their children.
A source said: “They have a lot of feelings for each other and have met each other’s children. Kieran just wants to move on from Katie now, it’s a new chapter for him.”
Share your thoughts about this story on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix.