Katie Price's whirlwind marriage to businessman Lee Andrews has taken another dramatic turn, with reports emerging that her new husband allegedly used the exact same extravagant proposal method for a previous partner just four months earlier.
A Rapid Romance and Surprise Wedding
The 47-year-old former glamour model stunned fans this weekend by announcing she had not only become engaged but had also married Dubai-based businessman Lee Andrews in a swift ceremony. According to eyewitness accounts, the couple were the sole attendees at their intimate wedding, marking Katie's fourth trip down the aisle following previous marriages to Peter Andre, Alex Reid, and Kieran Hayler.
For the occasion, Katie opted for a striking cut-out white bodycon dress, while Lee was photographed in white linen trousers paired with a taupe shirt. Describing the union as "a wedding at first sight", Katie expressed her joy, stating: "I'm just so happy with my person that is just as happy as I am. What we have, they haven't even invented the words."
Claims of an Identical Previous Proposal
However, the fairy-tale narrative has been complicated by a report from The Sun this evening. The publication alleges that Lee Andrews orchestrated a remarkably similar proposal for another woman as recently as September last year.
The reported proposal involved an elaborate display of rose petals arranged to spell out "Will you marry me?" within the opulent surroundings of Dubai's Burj Al Arab hotel – the very same location where he later proposed to Katie Price. According to the report, Lee had asked fitness enthusiast Alana Percival to marry him after the pair met on a Dubai beach in May. The engagement was reportedly called off by Alana at a later date.
A Relationship Forged Online at Lightning Speed
The backdrop to Katie and Lee's marriage is a romance that moved at breakneck speed. Katie revealed that the pair met in person just over a week ago, having initially been introduced via social media. Their connection was so immediate that they reportedly purchased rings for each other and even got matching tattoos before their first face-to-face meeting.
The couple have been sharing their happiness on social media. Lee posted a photo with Katie on his Instagram Stories, captioned: "When nobody will never understand how this fairytale happened." In another post featuring a picture of his legs, he referred to Katie as his wife, writing: "When your wife just loves a man's legs." Katie, sharing an image from the Burj Al Arab, described Lee as "my real life Richard Gere."
Family Concerns and a Pattern of Rapid Moves
Despite the public displays of affection, concerns are reportedly mounting within Katie Price's family. Sources suggest her relatives are worried she may be "moving too fast", especially given her recent split from JJ Slater only weeks ago.
A source told The Sun that the family only learned of the engagement through the couple's Instagram posts and were "stunned", as they have not yet met Lee Andrews. "It came as a massive shock," the source explained, highlighting the sudden nature of the development. The revelation about Lee's alleged previous proposal in an identical manner is likely to add further layers of intrigue and concern surrounding the couple's rapid union.
