Katie Price's Shock Dubai Wedding to Lee Andrews Leaves Family Horrified
Reality television star Katie Price has sent shockwaves through the showbiz world by marrying entrepreneur Lee Andrews in Dubai just days after meeting him, following her recent split from boyfriend JJ Slater. The former glamour model, 47, announced her engagement on Friday and tied the knot shortly thereafter in a whirlwind romance that has reportedly left her family completely stunned.
Whirlwind Romance and Matching Tattoos
Price connected with Manchester-born Andrews, who is based in Dubai, through social media before flying out to meet him. The couple wasted no time in cementing their relationship, getting matching hand tattoos that feature each other's names alongside the number sequence 11 11. This 'angel number' is associated by some with love, deep connections, and spiritual alignment with one's true purpose.
The rapid progression of their relationship saw them purchase wedding rings - including a diamond Cartier band for Price - before they had even met in person. Price described their connection as 'esoteric' and said they let 'fate but you could say destiny decide' their union.
Family Reaction and Previous Relationship
Sources close to the family have revealed that Price's mother Amy and her five children were completely unaware of the wedding plans and are 'dumbstruck' by the news. An insider stated that the family knows nothing about Andrews and that Price has 'a lot of questions to answer when she comes home.'
The wedding comes just days after Price ended her two-year relationship with Married at First Sight UK star JJ Slater, 32. Slater, who is currently in Miami with family, posted a shirtless mirror selfie on Instagram with a peace sign, appearing to signal he was unbothered by the news of his ex's sudden marriage.
Concerns About Well-being
The sudden wedding has reportedly increased concerns about Price's well-being following her dramatic weight loss in recent months. On her podcast, Price acknowledged she looks 'gaunt' and revealed she is undergoing medical tests to determine the cause of her weight reduction, insisting she eats normally but cannot gain weight.
Andrews' Background and Price's Relationship History
Lee Andrews has been based in Dubai for 21 years and describes himself as CEO of Aura Group Future Urban Travel 2027 and an 'Investor in Space X Hybrid Fitness' on his social media profiles. He was previously married to personal trainer Dina Taji, whom he called 'the perfect woman' just 18 months ago.
For Price, this represents her fourth marriage and ninth engagement. Her previous marriages were to Peter Andre (2005-2009), Alex Reid (2010-2012), and Kieran Hayler (2013-2021). The reality star has five children from previous relationships: Harvey, 23, Junior, 20, Princess, 18, Jett, 12, and Bunny, 10.
Social Media Revelations
Over the weekend, Price shared numerous loved-up snaps on Instagram showing her with her new husband, including one captioned 'Happiest Mr and Mrs' where they wore coordinating leather jackets. She later described Andrews as 'my real life Richard Gere' and showed off romantic proposal arrangements including a sea of red roses spelling out 'will you marry me?'
The couple celebrated their engagement with champagne, strawberries, and chocolate cake in Dubai, where Andrews has documented his flash lifestyle on social media for years. Price's latest romantic chapter continues her pattern of high-profile relationships that have captivated public attention for decades.
