JJ Slater appears to be embracing a fresh start following his ex-girlfriend Katie Price's unexpected wedding to businessman Lee Andrews earlier this month. The Daily Mail exclusively reported that JJ, aged 32, and the former glamour model, 47, ended their relationship in January after Katie concluded she did not foresee a future together.
Whirlwind Romance and Sudden Split
Merely a week after their breakup, Katie married Lee Andrews, 43, in Dubai, marking a rapid and surprising turn of events. The couple's whirlwind romance culminated in a ceremony that left many, including JJ, taken aback. As JJ attempts to move forward, he shared an optimistic new post on his Instagram account this Monday, subtly indicating the potential for a new romantic interest.
Instagram Hints and Fan Support
In the video, JJ clarified to his followers that he remains single post-split but has developed a crush on someone he considers "wayyy out of my league." The caption read: 'No girlfriend. Quiet life. Got a crush wayyy out of my league. Scared of calories. Lower back pain. Small circle. Life is good.' He added, 'Keep it stepping…', suggesting a forward-looking attitude.
Fans have widely commended JJ for his composed and dignified handling of the breakup. Supportive comments flooded in, with one admirer writing: 'I think you are pretty amazing personally. You are dealing with everything with way more dignity than she has ever dealt with anything. Remember who YOU are and take a deep breath. Life is yours for the taking x.'
Other messages included: 'Good for you JJ, you deserve a bit of happiness now after that nightmare. Keep up the gym work. Smashing it'; 'She won’t be out of your league, go for it !!! You’re only here for a short time'; and 'Remember your true worth, your family will be so relieved because they know your value.'
Insights into the Breakup
A source previously disclosed to the Daily Mail that Katie had lingering doubts about JJ's suitability as a husband, which ultimately prompted her to end the relationship. The insider explained: 'Katie has had doubts for some time about whether JJ is husband material, but she hoped those concerns would fade. Instead, her fears only grew, and she's now accepted the relationship will not end with her walking down the aisle for a fourth time.'
JJ, who was left disappointed by the split, has since packed his bags and returned to his home in Essex. The source added: 'He genuinely saw a future with Katie, but it seems she ultimately had a very different outlook.' JJ and Katie first began dating in February 2024 and had even discussed the possibility of starting a family together, making the sudden breakup and subsequent marriage all the more startling.
Katie and Lee's Current Situation
Meanwhile, Katie and her new husband have announced plans to jet back to the UK within days following their honeymoon. This comes amid reports that Lee might be banned from leaving the United Arab Emirates. Taking to Lee's Instagram Stories on Monday, the newlyweds informed fans they would be flying back "within days" and humorously warned that England should "watch out."
Allegations have surfaced that Lee, who is British-born, spent three weeks detained in a Dubai jail for allegedly forging his ex-girlfriend's signature to secure a £200,000 loan in her name. He has reportedly been prohibited from exiting the UAE, though he denies these claims. As of now, he has not appeared to leave the country.
Insiders told the Daily Mail that he allegedly applied for a £200,000 mortgage on behalf of personal trainer partner Dina Taji without her knowledge last year. In a recent clip, Lee affectionately referred to Katie as his "sweet little wife," while she called him her "husband," before telling followers: 'So we are still in Dubai and we will be coming to England very soon.'
