
Writer and television personality Katie Piper has opened up about the vile remarks that she received after marking her presence at the National Television Awards on Tuesday (September 8, 2026). The writer, who survived a horrific attack back in 2008, left her followers in awe of her appearance; however, a certain section of social media users started policing her.
Katie faced intense trolling, with some commenting on her surgeries and her face. For those who don’t know, in 2008, Katie suffered a massive acid attack, which was orchestrated by her ex-boyfriend, and it left her with severe burns on her face and even blindness in one eye. Speaking about the upsetting comments, Piper mentioned that she initially thought of commenting back to those who made the mean remarks about her appearance; however, she later chose not to do so. Several celebrities have shown their support to Katie and showered her with love. Amid this, let’s have a look at Katie’s personal life.
Who is Katie Piper’s husband? A look at their love story
After a traumatic experience, it was tough for Katie Piper to trust in love again, but she never lost hope. It was in 2013 that Katie Piper met her husband, Richard Sutton. The duo met after being set up for a blind date. According to the Daily Mail, Katie Piper mentioned that Richard is someone who’s ‘chatty and witty’. On their first date, Richard looked ‘squarely into her eyes’.















