KATIE Salmon stepped out for a night out in Manchester with her new boyfriend Joe, in her first public appearance since the death of her ex-fiancé.
The Love Island icon was left devastated in December 2024 when former flame Harry, with whom she shares two-year-old daughter Thaiga, passed away.
Katie was supported by her boyfriend for a night in Manchester[/caption]
The star was all smiles as she posed in a little black dress[/caption]
Harry and Katie got engaged in 2021 but split six months after the birth of daughter Thaiga[/caption]
On Friday night, Katie was seen in good spirits as she and Joe Rossi, a herbal supplement businessman, arrived at Menagerie Bar in Manchester for a date night.
The star kept it casual and glam in an all black outfit, comprised of a sheer black top and a frilly mini-skirt with black tights and heels.
Beaming for photographs, Katie seemed to be doing well as she was later joined by Married At First Sight star Holly Ditchfield, posing for pictures outside the venue.
Joe, who has been dating the star since last year, kept a protective arm near Katie, with the pair walking hand-in-hand as they arrived.
The 39-year-old wore grey joggers and a jacket, keeping her hand close to his chest as they shared jokes while entering the restaurant.
Katie has slowly been returning to the public eye since the death of Harry, taking time away from social media for several weeks to process her grief.
Katie and Harry announced they were engaged on Christmas Day 2021 after a whirlwind romance, shortly after revealing they were expecting their first baby.
Thaiga (pronounced ‘tiger’) was born in March 2022, with the reality star saying her “life was complete” after the tot’s arrival.
However, just six months later the pair split, with Katie becoming a born-again Christian and focusing on being a mum.
In December 2024, Katie shared the news of Harry’s death, posting a picture of him during happier times sharing a cuddle with Thaiga.
“Trying to navigate this pain,” she wrote. “The highest highs and lowest lows with you.
“It’s so sad to know you’ll never see what a beautiful little girl she is or who she will become.
“I hope your soul finds peace Harry.”
Returning to Instagram at the beginning of January, she wrote: “Happy new year to all. I’ve taken some time of [sic] social to just re align as well as grieve and just be present with my daughter and family.
“The year ended with sad news but I have every faith this year is the year for all answered prayers and healings.”
“I’m always shocked at how I manage to get through the things I do and that’s because of God,” she continued.
“Thank you for supporting me and I can’t wait to get back to creating real content for you all that’s authentic to me and my life.
“God bless you all let’s make 2025 the best yet.”
His cause of death has not been made public.
Harry, father to Katie’s daughter Thaiga, died in December 2024[/caption]
Katie was joined by MAFS star Holly Ditchfield for the night[/caption]
Katie became a legendary islander on Love Island 2016[/caption]
The star took time away from social media after Harry’s death[/caption]
