Katie Price's family have reportedly been left deeply concerned after discovering the former glamour model's latest engagement through her social media posts, rather than hearing the news directly from her. The 46-year-old reality star announced her engagement to Dubai-based businessman Lee Andrews on Instagram on 23rd January, sharing romantic images from their trip to the United Arab Emirates.
Family Learns News Through Social Media
According to sources speaking to The Sun, Price's relatives were "stunned" to learn about her engagement through Instagram posts, as they had not yet met her new fiancé. "It came as a massive shock," revealed an insider close to the family. "Katie's family are so worried as it's all happening so fast."
Rapid Relationship Timeline Raises Concerns
The engagement announcement comes less than ten days after Price confirmed her split from former Married At First Sight star JJ Slater, with whom she had been in a relationship for over a year. This rapid transition has reportedly heightened family anxieties about Price's relationship decisions.
On her podcast earlier this month, Price addressed the breakup with Slater, stating: "I don't want to waste my time. You know, if I'm not loved up and it's not going, these are mistakes I've made in the past. You stay, just go along, and then it ends up getting nasty."
Instagram Reveals Romantic Proposal Details
Price shared multiple images on her Instagram account showing the elaborate proposal setup in Dubai. The photographs featured:
- A hot tub surrounded by rose petals spelling out "Will you marry me? Katie"
- Close-up shots of her substantial new engagement ring
- Confirmation that her mystery suitor was businessman Lee Andrews
Previous Relationship Fallout
The family's concerns are reportedly compounded by their disappointment over Price's recent split from JJ Slater. Sources indicate relatives were "upset" by the breakup, which had been rumoured since before Christmas but was only officially confirmed in January.
Despite ending their relationship, Price maintained positive sentiments about Slater during her podcast appearance: "Me and JJ, our relationship for months wasn't right but he's such a nice guy. I cannot fault him in anyway possible." She specifically denied rumours about issuing marriage or children ultimatums, calling such claims "a load of rubbish."
Ex-Partner's Reaction
JJ Slater appeared to respond to the engagement news by unfollowing Price on Instagram on the day of her announcement, though he did not block her account. Sources claim Slater has been left "blindsided" by the sudden engagement revelation and is currently in Miami with family, reportedly "healing his broken heart."
This engagement marks Price's ninth proposal, adding to her complex relationship history that has frequently played out in the public eye. The combination of rapid relationship progression and family learning significant news through social media rather than personal communication has created what insiders describe as a worrying situation for those closest to the television personality.
