Katie Price has put her new wedding jewellery on full display following her return from a whirlwind wedding ceremony in Dubai, but the celebration has been overshadowed by serious warnings from her new husband's former partners. The 47-year-old former glamour model stunned fans by tying the knot with entrepreneur Lee Andrews over the weekend, despite the couple having reportedly met just one week prior to their engagement.
Ex-Partners Issue Stark Warnings
Two of Lee Andrews' ex-partners have come forward with alarming claims about the businessman, urging Katie Price to "run for the hills" and describing him as a "lying swindler who preys on women." The reality star married the Dubai-based entrepreneur just days after their engagement during what has been described as a "one-week" romance that has left her family reportedly concerned and in the dark about the sudden union.
Financial Allegations Surface
Crystal Janke, a 40-year-old family nurse practitioner from Texas who began a romance with Lee last May, claims she was hoodwinked into handing over £123,000 to invest in his company. She alleges he promised her a "return of £1million" but now believes she has been scammed, fearing her money was spent on lavish gifts for another woman he was dating simultaneously.
In a firm message directed at Katie Price, Crystal pleaded: "Do not give that man any money." She has reported the matter to police and contacted her bank, though she acknowledges: "I know there's no chance I'll ever get this money back. Looking back I think, 'How did I let him scam me?' But he was so convincing."
Identical Engagement Setups
Alana Percival, 32, who was reportedly dating Lee at the same time as Crystal, has revealed striking similarities between her engagement to Lee and Katie Price's recent proposal. Lee connected with Alana on Facebook last March and showered her with expensive gifts including a Louis Vuitton handbag and Cartier jewellery before proposing in September at the Jumeirah Burj Al Arab - the exact same location where he later proposed to Katie Price.
Alana told The Sun: "Katie should run for the hills, Lee is a liar, a narcissist and I think he's a manipulator. Once I tried to leave him, he told me he had a heart condition and was living on borrowed time. Lee doesn't know what's fact and what's fiction."
Social Media Exchanges
Alana posted a warning for Katie on Instagram from her holiday in Thailand, tagging the celebrity and writing: "Catching flights not fiances #luckyescape Somebody with your ex right now thinking they found the one @katieprice... more to come today's news is just a warm up you guys wanted to know what he is all about? Well let me start to tell you @katieprice #runforthehills."
Crystal commented on Alana's post, writing: "Keep smiling and soaking up every moment - you truly deserve it!" to which Alana replied: "There is so much more to this story, karma." The two women have since bonded over their shared experiences, with Crystal adding: "At the end of the day, women supporting women always wins, and I'm grateful we crossed paths for a reason."
Lee Andrews Responds to Allegations
Lee Andrews has denied the allegations made against him, telling the Daily Mail that while he did have a relationship with Alana Percival, during which he "gave her a lavish lifestyle" and "invested in her real estate business," he must "dismiss all her claims." Regarding Crystal Janke, he stated: "I have never met the woman" and claimed to have only "exchanged conversations and a couple of texts" with her, adding: "I do not have any notion of her investing in me or sending me money. I have to dismiss that claim."
He acknowledged having a heart condition but insisted: "I have never used this as leverage as a conversation to fake anything. It's something that was bought up in conversation because I was with my partner."
Family Concerns and Ongoing Developments
Katie Price's family have reportedly been left in the dark about her shock marriage, with sources indicating they have not spoken to her since she walked down the aisle. Concerns are mounting about the speed of the relationship, with family members reportedly preparing to sit her down for a "serious talk" about her marriage to Lee Andrews.
The couple, who are currently apart after Katie returned to England while Lee remained in Dubai, have already had each other's names tattooed on their hands. In videos shared online, Lee addressed confusion about their tattoos and rings, stating: "We had the most wonderful wedding, we are married, it is official and I'm the happiest man in the world."
According to reports, Lee's glossy online profile caught Katie's attention just days before their whirlwind wedding, leading to the rapid progression of their relationship. The Sun claims to have seen text messages from Lee to Crystal in which he mentions dating "a really famous person from the UK" and expresses a desire to meet her in London to return her money.
Police are reportedly aware of the alleged fraud, though the investigation continues as both sides present conflicting accounts of events surrounding Lee Andrews' relationships and financial dealings.
