Katie Price's New Husband Faces Engagement Ring Controversy
Katie Price's recent marriage to businessman Lee Andrews has sparked controversy after eagle-eyed fans noticed striking similarities between her engagement ring and the jewel he previously gave his ex-wife. The former glamour model, 47, tied the knot with Andrews in a lavish Dubai ceremony following what has been described as a whirlwind 'one-week' romance.
Identical Rings Spark Social Media Speculation
Social media users were quick to point out the apparent similarities between Katie's engagement ring and the one Lee Andrews gave to his former wife, Dina Taji, from whom he separated eighteen months ago. Instagram commentators questioned whether the same ring had been used for both women, with one user directly asking: "Did you take it back from her and give it to Katie?"
The speculation intensified as users compared photographs of both rings, noting what appeared to be identical designs. This revelation comes just four months after Andrews reportedly proposed to another woman, fitness enthusiast Alana Percival, in a near-identical Dubai setting with rose petals.
Expert Valuation Reveals Significant Worth
Brett Afshar, founder of Queensmith jewellers, provided expert analysis of Katie Price's engagement ring, describing it as featuring "a striking radiant cut diamond set on a platinum halo." According to Afshar's assessment, the diamond appears to be approximately eight carats, with potential value varying dramatically depending on its origin.
Afshar explained: "If the stone is a high-quality natural diamond, we'd estimate the ring to be worth upwards of £500,000. However, a diamond of that size is most likely to be lab grown, which would place its value closer to £25,000 to £30,000." The accompanying wedding band, described as a custom-designed hopscotch ring, was valued at approximately £10,000.
Pattern of Similar Proposals Emerges
Further investigation reveals a pattern in Andrews' romantic gestures. Before proposing to Katie Price, making him her ninth fiancé, Andrews was married for several years to Palestinian-born health and fitness coach Dina Taji, whom he met in a Dubai gym at the beginning of 2020. Photographic evidence obtained by The Sun newspaper shows Andrews proposing to Alana Percival in September with a setup almost identical to that used for Katie.
According to reports, Percival later called off the engagement after growing suspicious of Andrews' intentions. A source close to Katie Price expressed concern, stating: "Her friends hope she's smart enough to question his motives."
Andrews' Background and Previous Relationships
Lee Andrews has been based in Dubai for twenty-one years and documents his affluent lifestyle on social media platforms. His Instagram profile identifies him as CEO of Aura Group Future Urban Travel 2027 and an "Investor in Space X Hybrid Fitness." Describing himself as a multimillionaire, Andrews previously referred to his ex-wife Dina Taji as "the perfect woman" just eighteen months before his marriage to Katie Price.
In online business forums, Andrews has discussed his attraction to Dubai's culture, mentioning that he "fell in love with a woman first of all the perfect woman" before embracing aspects of Islamic culture. He described being accepted by his former wife's family, whom he praised as "very forward thinking" with "beautiful hearts."
Katie Price's Marital History
This marriage represents Katie Price's fourth trip down the aisle, following previous unions with Peter Andre, Alex Reid, and Kieran Hayler. Her relationship with Peter Andre began after they met on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here in 2004, leading to marriage at Highclere Castle in 2005. That union produced two children before ending in 2009.
Price subsequently married MMA fighter Alex Reid in Las Vegas in 2010 after just seven months of dating, though the marriage lasted only eleven months. Her third marriage to former stripper Kieran Hayler began in the Bahamas in 2013 and produced two children before ending in 2021 amid multiple infidelity allegations.
The surprise wedding to Lee Andrews comes just days after Katie announced her ninth engagement, following her recent separation from ex-partner JJ Slater. As details emerge about Andrews' previous relationships and the engagement ring controversy, questions continue to surround the stability and authenticity of this latest high-profile celebrity union.
