Katie Price has once again launched a vigorous defense of her new husband, Lee Andrews, following a series of explosive revelations about his professional background and personal relationships. The 47-year-old glamour model has caused significant concern among her close friends and family after marrying for the fourth time in Dubai last month, just one week after initially meeting the self-proclaimed businessman.
Mounting Allegations and Public Warnings
Despite Andrews' assertions of being a wealthy entrepreneur with connections to figures like Elon Musk, his public image has rapidly deteriorated. He faces multiple accusations, including using artificial intelligence to fabricate credentials, appearing on an escort website, and having a complex romantic history with various women. Several former partners have come forward with shocking claims, publicly urging Price to distance herself from him immediately.
Previous reports from the Daily Mail indicated that Andrews spent three weeks detained in a United Arab Emirates jail for allegedly forging his ex-girlfriend's signature to secure a £200,000 loan in her name. He has also been prohibited from leaving the country, though he denies these allegations. To date, there is no evidence he has departed the UAE.
Social Media Defense and Family Conflict
Undeterred by the controversy, Price took to her Instagram Stories on Saturday to reshare a video posted by Andrews showing her playing with a fluffy Pomeranian or Spitz puppy. She angrily confronted his critics, labeling them as "bitter" individuals and "snakes." Over the video, she wrote, "@wesleeeandrews has given me more love, more security, more respect. And proven that everything that’s been said about him is absolute BS by bitter people and snakes in all areas."
This outburst follows Price's expression of rage toward her family, whom she accused of disloyalty after they showed support for her ex-boyfriend, JJ Slater. The television personality ended her two-year relationship with the Married at First Sight UK star in January, citing a lack of future prospects. When Slater shared a cryptic social media post stating he was "so back," Price's sister Sophie was among those who liked the update.
Sources reveal that Price is deeply upset by her family's continued backing of Slater, with whom she hosts a podcast. A source told The Mirror, "Katie's family are very much 'Team JJ.' Ever since the break up, they've been in touch with him and supporting him. They think the way he's been treated throughout this has been awful. They are really disappointed. He was so supportive of Katie and one of the nicest guys she'd been out with."
The insider added, "Everything Katie is doing is just putting more of a distance between herself and her family. She won't be happy seeing that her sister has liked her ex's post - no matter how nice he is, he's still an ex. She'll think it's disloyal but underneath, she knows she's treated JJ terribly and that he's a nice guy."
Whirlwind Wedding and Honeymoon Developments
Sophie has previously indicated her disapproval of the rapid marriage, announcing that their podcast would be "paused" indefinitely following the wedding. She also posted a video of rolling British fields with the caption, "This and never stepping foot in Dubai," after describing the previous week as "one hell of a week" due to the wedding news.
Last week, Price addressed the whirlwind wedding for the first time on her YouTube channel, insisting she is "not a young kid" and "will do what I want to do." While packing for her honeymoon in Dubai, she stated, "I've made no comments about anything, I don't feel I need to make comments about anything. I'm fully aware like everyone else, I see stuff, I get sent stuff. What I want everyone to know is, I'm a grown a**e woman. I'm 48 this year, I'm not a young kid. I've learned a lot in the past few years, through therapy and learning to love myself. So I'm not stupid, I know what I'm doing and if I'm happy that's all that matters."
The mother-of-five further emphasized, "At the end of the day, no one knows what I know. It's only been speculated by the press. I am very happy and that's all that matters. That happy that I'm going back to Dubai for the weekend. So I can't wait." She reassured concerned fans, saying, "If there's anything to update you on, I would always update you all. But I just want people to not worry. I'm not worried, so you don't need to worry about anything. Like I say, I will do what I want to do. But I want everyone to know you don't need to worry, I'm really happy, there's nothing to worry about. That's all I need to address on that."
Future Plans and Family Expansion Hints
Despite the ongoing concerns surrounding their marriage, Price and Andrews have been enjoying their honeymoon in the UAE, even hinting at a potential new addition to their family. In the puppy video reshared by Price, Andrews captioned it with three emojis: a dog, a house, and a pregnant woman. Earlier that day, he teased plans for a baby by sharing a gothic drawing of a man kissing a woman's belly, along with the caption, "Good things come to those who have waited" and a pregnant emoji.
Price has previously explored surrogacy options, notably during her relationship with Carl Woods, claiming she had found someone willing to carry her sixth child. In a 2023 interview on the Turning Adversity Into An Asset podcast, she explained, "I have got a surrogate, I haven't got any eggs anymore, I'm 44, I want another baby so what am I supposed to do? I can't pop it out." When asked about the father, she replied, "If I was with someone it would be with them, if not it would be a sperm donor." However, the surrogate later withdrew, alleging that Price treated her and her four children disrespectfully.
Speculation also persists that Price may relocate to Dubai permanently to live with Andrews, with reports suggesting she has even placed a deposit on a property in the UAE amid her financial difficulties. As the situation continues to unfold, Price remains steadfast in her defense of Andrews while navigating the complexities of family dynamics and public scrutiny.
