Alex Reid-Jordan romance bigger story than MJ’s death

London (ANI): Alex Reid has claimed that his romance with glamour girl Jordan made more headlines than the death of Michael Jackson. The cross dressing cage fighter reportedly boasted about his relationship with Jordan, a.k.a Katie Price, who split with former husband Peter Andre last year, in front of Celebrity Big Brother host Davina McCall.

“In the summer in the press, the two big stories were Michael Jackson dying and Kate and Peter splitting, and me," the Daily Star quoted him as saying. “People don"t like Kate and it"s Saint Peter. I don"t think I am good for Kate"s image because of the custody battle going on," he added.

The 34-year-old"s bragging was said to have sparked angry rants from viewers on Internet forum. One said: “Who the hell does he think he is? He is a nobody yet he"s giving it the big I am. Get over yourself. Better yet – GET OUT!" Another added: “Jordan isn"t even in the show and she"s ruining it. We need to get those two numpties Alex and Dane out. As long as they are in there, then the show will have a connection to her."