Katie Price's new mother-in-law has publicly defended the reality star's surprise wedding to her son, Lee Andrews, while expressing her eagerness to meet the bride in person. The former glamour model, aged 47, caused widespread astonishment among fans and relatives when she married the Dubai-based businessman last Saturday, following an exceptionally brief courtship.
Mother-in-Law's Supportive Stance
Trisha Andrews, Lee's 61-year-old mother from Nottinghamshire who works as a clairvoyant, has dismissed any worries about the rapid marriage. She emphasised that her primary concern is the couple's happiness, stating firmly that "as long as they are happy together that's all that matters." Although she has never met Katie Price face-to-face, Trisha confirmed they have been communicating frequently.
"I am very happy for my son and that he is in love, whoever they are," Trisha told the Daily Mail. "I have my thoughts about Katie but I don't want to broadcast them. It is unfair to judge people. I will not have a bad word to say about my son or Katie. As a mother I will defend my son!"
Family Reactions and Background Details
Unlike Katie's own family, who were reportedly "left in the dark" about the wedding plans, Trisha revealed she received some advance notice about the Dubai ceremony. She stressed that her son's happiness takes precedence over any celebrity status, remarking that it doesn't matter if he married "someone famous or not."
Trisha also addressed confusion about Lee's marital history, insisting he has only been married once before—contradicting reports suggesting two previous marriages. She clarified that health and fitness coach Dina Taji was "never his wife, just his girlfriend," though she declined to identify Lee's previous spouse.
Controversial Proposal Details Emerge
Further scrutiny has emerged regarding Lee Andrews's proposal methods. Reports indicate he used identical arrangements—the same Dubai hotel room, flowers, and ring—to propose to both Katie Price and his previous girlfriend, Alana Percival, merely four months apart. Both proposals featured rose petals and tealights spelling "Will you marry me" at the luxurious Jumeirah Burj Al Arab spa, accompanied by similarly wrapped bouquets.
Alana Percival, who bears a striking resemblance to Katie with tattoos and hair extensions, reportedly ended her engagement after becoming suspicious of Lee's intentions. A source commented about Katie: "Her friends hope she's smart enough to question his motives."
Questions About Business Claims
Lee Andrews, who has lived in Dubai for 21 years and portrays a lavish lifestyle on social media, claims to be a multimillionaire and CEO of Aura Group Future Urban Travel 2027. However, numerous aspects of his professional persona have raised doubts. Many of his beach and gym photographs appear heavily edited, while posts about his company—including images supposedly with Elon Musk and Kim Kardashian—show signs of being AI-generated.
Family Concerns and Relationship Timeline
Katie Price's family members have reportedly been "blindsided" and "completely horrified" by her fourth marriage. Sources indicate they knew nothing about Lee Andrews before the wedding, with Katie having connected with him on social media just days before flying to Dubai. The mother-of-five described their connection as "esoteric," revealing they purchased matching wedding rings—including her diamond Cartier band—before ever meeting in person.
"How I met Lee was esoteric, we connected [by] both checking each others’ socials and quickly realised 'wow this is for me'," Katie told The Sun. "That evolved deeper as we connected further within days [getting] matching tattoos, and then both deciding to buy rings for the other."
An insider close to the family revealed that Katie's mother Amy and her five children were completely unaware of the wedding plans. "Kate’s family are dumbstruck. To see she had got engaged after flying to Dubai – literally just after she had arrived was crazy," they said. "The fact she has now married him the following day is even more shocking. No one knows who Lee is, they know nothing about him."
Recent Relationship History
Katie's whirlwind romance with Lee Andrews began shortly after her split from boyfriend JJ Slater, with whom she had a two-year relationship. Sources indicate JJ was "healing his broken heart" in Miami when he learned about the marriage, having genuinely envisioned a future with Katie. This development adds another chapter to Katie Price's extensive romantic history, which includes three previous marriages to Peter Andre, Alex Reid, and Kieran Hayler, along with eight prior engagements.
As the newlyweds settle into married life, questions linger about the relationship's foundation and future, while Trisha Andrews maintains her supportive maternal stance, hoping to welcome her famous daughter-in-law into the family soon.
