Former MMA fighter Alex Reid has publicly condemned his ex-wife Katie Price's recent surprise fourth wedding, branding the whirlwind union with entrepreneur Lee Andrews as "irresponsible" following revelations that the reality star tied the knot after just one week of dating.
Ex-Husband's Scathing Criticism
Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, Reid, who was married to Price from 2010 to 2012, expressed serious concerns about her latest marital decision. The 50-year-old fighter declared: "It's irresponsible on your family and the children to marry someone you don't know."
Reid's comments come after Price, 47, shocked fans over the weekend by announcing she had married Andrews in Dubai mere days after getting engaged. This development follows closely on the heels of her split from Married at First Sight star JJ Slater, with whom she had a two-year relationship.
Family Concerns and Past Patterns
Price's family members are reportedly "horrified" by the sudden wedding, having been left completely in the dark about the ceremony. A source close to the family told the Daily Mail that her mother Amy and five children - Harvey, 23, Junior, 20, Princess, 18, Jett, 12, and Bunny, 10 - were all unaware of her plans.
Reflecting on his own whirlwind romance with Price, Reid admitted that even their seven-month courtship before marrying in Las Vegas in 2010 was "nowhere near enough time to know someone." He revealed that while he believed himself to be "madly in love" at the time, he now views their marriage as "a pantomime" and "a business deal."
Questions Surrounding the Groom
Meanwhile, significant questions have emerged about Lee Andrews's identity and background. Multiple outlandish claims about his business acumen and multimillion-pound companies have been called into question, with some sources suggesting he may be a "Walter Mitty" type fantasist.
Allegations have surfaced questioning his claims of rubbing shoulders with high-profile figures like Elon Musk and Kim Kardashian, possessing a PhD, and being a "global magnate and philanthropist." Some have suggested that images showing him with celebrities may have been artificially generated.
Financial Considerations and Future Prospects
Addressing these concerns, Reid expressed hope that Andrews might be genuine and could "help Katie pay her debts and be more accountable with money." He added: "I genuinely wish the man good luck marrying her. I hope the marriage lasts longer than the court-ordered debts that she still owes me and to many others."
However, Reid remained sceptical about the marriage's longevity, stating: "Responsibility and trust are the foundation of a successful marriage and to this point, she hasn't shown any of her husbands she's capable of holding those values." He also questioned practical arrangements, noting Andrews is based in Dubai while Price lives in the UK.
The Couple's Unconventional Courtship
Price has revealed that she connected with Andrews, originally from Manchester, through social media. She told The Sun they purchased matching wedding rings - hers a diamond Cartier band - before even meeting in person.
"How I met Lee was esoteric," she explained. "We connected [by] both checking each others' socials and quickly realised 'wow this is for me'... That evolved deeper as we connected further within days [getting] matching tattoos, and then both deciding to buy rings for the other. All this without even meeting."
Mounting Scrutiny and Similarities
Further scrutiny has emerged as fans noticed striking similarities between Andrews's proposal to Price and his previous proposal to former flame Alana Percival last year. Both proposals featured identical setups with rose petals and tea lights spelling "Will you marry me" on spa floors, with both women receiving bouquets wrapped in identical brown paper.
Percival, who reportedly invested in one of Andrews's companies, later called off their engagement after growing suspicious of his intentions. A source close to Price expressed hope that "she's smart enough to question his motives."
Response to Criticism
In response to mounting questions, Andrews has attempted to address concerns through social media. He shared images of his passport and business licence while posting videos explaining why wedding rings appeared to be on the wrong hands in photographs due to camera reversal.
He captioned one post: "We know the truth and that's what matters," while another featured the slogan: "You have completely ruined me for anyone else. In the best way. I cannot even look at another person the way I look at you. You're it. End of story."
Broader Context of Price's Relationship History
This development represents Price's ninth engagement and fourth marriage, following previous unions with Peter Andre (2005-2009), Alex Reid (2010-2012), and Kieran Hayler (2013-2021). Each relationship has followed a pattern of rapid progression, with her marriage to Reid occurring after just seven months of dating and only nine months after her divorce from Andre.
Price's most recent split from JJ Slater occurred after she reportedly realised she didn't see a future with him, despite having spent Christmas together and discussing potentially having a child. Sources indicate Slater was "taken completely by surprise" by how quickly she moved on.
As the controversy continues to unfold, both supporters and critics await further developments in what has become yet another dramatic chapter in the ongoing saga of Katie Price's personal life.
