Katie Price Performs in Ireland While Husband Remains in Missile-Hit Dubai
Katie Price, the former glamour model and mother-of-five, has declared herself "ecstatic, smitten and in love" with her new husband Lee Andrews, even as he stays behind in Dubai following recent missile attacks. The 47-year-old celebrity made these heartfelt remarks while performing at the Gossies 2026 event in Ireland over the weekend, an appearance sponsored by OOOSCH.
Whirlwind Romance and Rapid Wedding
Price shocked fans last month by marrying businessman Lee Andrews, 43, in Dubai after what she described as a whirlwind "one-week" romance. The couple formally registered their marriage on February 17, making Andrews Price's fourth husband. Despite the rapid timeline, Price insists the wedding was completely stress-free.
"There was no stress. I don't, I like stress but the wedding and all that, there was no stress. It all went so good," Price told Goss.ie during her Irish appearance.
When asked about concerns regarding the speed of their relationship development, Price simply responded: "Just enjoy and watch my love develop."
Dubai Security Concerns and Travel Restrictions
While Price performed in Ireland, Andrews remained in Dubai where explosions rocked the famous Palm Jumeirah hotel on Saturday. Iranian missiles struck the iconic location as part of widespread revenge attacks across the Middle East following US airstrikes. Social media videos showed the Palm Jumeirah ablaze after being hit by suspected Iranian missile debris.
Andrews' continued presence in Dubai has raised questions about his ability to leave the UAE. Despite his insistence that he would return to the UK with Price this week, he was notably absent when she arrived back in England on Thursday. Price was photographed being helped with her luggage by staff before entering a £300,000 chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce Cullinan with a personalised HR 7 number plate.
Controversial Background and Family Reactions
Andrews has faced allegations of being on a flight ban from Dubai, claims he vehemently denies as "complete b******s" when speaking to the Daily Mail. His ex-girlfriend Alana Percival has publicly mocked his social media posts that purport to show him in the UK, suggesting he's actually still in Dubai.
More seriously, the Daily Mail revealed Andrews spent three weeks in a UAE jail last year for allegedly forging his ex-girlfriend Dina Taji's signature to secure a £200,000 loan. Despite this controversial background, Price's older children have expressed support for their mother's happiness.
"Our mum is her own person, she's her own woman, she's going to do what she's going to do, and at the end of the day, we're supportive of her as long as she's happy," said Junior, 20, during a This Morning appearance with his sister Princess, 18.
Future Plans and Public Appearances
During her Gossies 2026 performance, Price wore a racy co-ord outfit that showcased her surgically-enhanced assets while confirming she is not pregnant despite recent rumours. Andrews, though absent physically, showed his support by posting a snap of Price on stage to his Story with the caption "coming in hot" alongside a quote reading: "F**k normal. I want magic."
The couple maintains they are deeply in love and plan to have a larger wedding celebration in the UK with family and friends once Andrews can travel. They also hint at future baby plans, with Andrews recently sharing an image of a baby's bottle alongside the question: "What are your plans for next year?"
Price's Irish performance marks her first major public appearance since returning from the UAE, showcasing her continued professional commitments amid personal life developments that have captured public attention across multiple continents.
