Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews is reportedly still behind bars in Dubai, despite claims last month that he had finally been released. The businessman, 43, was said to have walked free in July following his second stint in Dubai's Al Awir prison after allegedly being arrested over unpaid debts.
But eyebrows were raised as the notoriously online Lee stayed totally quiet on social media, causing widespread speculation about his whereabouts. However, it has now been claimed Lee never actually left jail at all – but has spent weeks telling fellow inmates that his release is just around the corner.
Inmates 'fed up' with assurances
According to The Sun, Lee has repeatedly insisted that his exit paperwork is 'sorted', only for another week to pass with him remaining firmly behind bars. His apparent assurances are reportedly wearing thin with those around him, with sources claiming inmates have become 'fed up with his constant lies'.
Lee was taken by police to Lahab police station in the Dubai desert on July 10 and was reportedly attempting to raise £120,000 to settle outstanding debts and secure his release. It is understood he needs to find the money before he can leave prison and potentially return to the UK.
His father Peter was also reportedly detained over separate fraud allegations and was said to have ended up in the same prison as his son. The pair are thought to have seen one another while behind bars, although Peter has since allegedly been released.
Katie's public gesture
While questions continue to swirl around her husband's situation, Katie, 48, has given a very public indication that she may still be standing by him. The former glamour model was pictured wearing her wedding ring again in an Instagram selfie on Monday.
The display comes after reports suggested the mum-of-five had reached 'the end of her tether' with the drama surrounding her husband. Friends were said to have been urging Katie to walk away from the relationship, with a source previously claiming she was 'furious' over the situation.
However, putting her wedding ring back on appears to suggest she isn't ready to call time on the marriage just yet. Katie has previously broken her silence over the allegations surrounding her husband, making it clear she wanted answers about claims involving people who say they have been wronged by him.
Speaking on her podcast, she said she intended to have producer Ben interview Lee and question him about the controversy. 'In fact, I'm going to get Ben to interview him and Ben is going to delve in deep and I want to hear everything and it's too much and I don't like people hurting people,' she said.
History of allegations
Lee has maintained his innocence over the allegations against him. A source previously told the DailyMail: 'Both Lee and his dad are now behind bars, in the same prison. Lee maintains his innocence, and is hoping to pay off his outstanding debts and get out of that hell hole as quickly as possible.'
In a June interview with The Sun, the reality TV star explained that she's had a 'tough few weeks', having liaised with authorities in the UAE to try and trace Lee before it came to light that he was behind bars. 'But I've still stayed strong through it all, and I have a smile on my face.'
Lee may still be missing, but that didn't stop Katie from enjoying herself as she cosied up to Wayne Lineker last week. She's been on holiday in Ibiza with friend Lou Roy and actor-turned-businessman Wayne, who owns a chain of day clubs, including one in Ibiza.
