Katie Price's surprise fourth marriage to businessman Lee Andrews in Dubai has been overshadowed by revelations that his romantic proposal mirrored one he made to another woman just four months earlier. The former glamour model, 47, tied the knot in a lavish ceremony after what she described as a whirlwind 'one-week' romance, but reports indicate her new husband's gestures may not be as unique as they first appeared.
Identical Proposal Emerges From Recent Past
According to photographs obtained by The Sun, Lee Andrews proposed to fitness enthusiast Alana Percival in September using an almost identical setup to the one he later employed for Katie Price. The images show striking similarities in the romantic arrangements, raising questions about the businessman's approach to relationships. Alana Percival, who bears a remarkable resemblance to Katie with tattoos, long hair extensions and fake tan, reportedly called off her engagement after growing suspicious of Lee's intentions.
Family Expresses Horror and Concern
Insiders close to Katie Price's family have revealed they were 'completely horrified' by the sudden wedding, with her mother Amy and five children allegedly left completely in the dark about the nuptials. A source told The Sun: 'Kate's family are dumbstruck. To see she had got engaged after flying to Dubai – literally just after she had arrived was crazy. The fact she has now married him the following day is even more shocking. No one knows who Lee is, they know nothing about him.'
The wedding comes just days after Katie ended her two-year relationship with MAFS UK star JJ Slater, 32, who was reportedly 'blindsided' by the split. Sources indicate Slater learned about the marriage while in Miami with his family, attempting to heal his 'broken heart' following their recent separation.
Lee Andrews' Complex Relationship History
Lee Andrews, who has been based in Dubai for 21 years, presents himself as CEO of Aura Group Future Urban Travel 2027 and an 'Investor in Space X Hybrid Fitness' on his Instagram profile. His relationship history reveals a pattern of intense, quickly progressing romances. Just eighteen months before proposing to Katie Price, he was publicly praising his then-wife Dina Taji, a Palestinian-born health and fitness coach, calling her 'the perfect woman' and sharing affectionate posts about their relationship.
In business forums, Andrews has discussed his attraction to Dubai's culture and 'beautiful Arabic ladies,' stating he fell in love with both his wife and her family as a 'package deal.' His marriage to Dina Taji ended before he proposed to Alana Percival in September, which was subsequently called off, leading to his whirlwind romance with Katie Price.
Katie's Response and Health Concerns
Katie Price has embraced her new relationship enthusiastically, sharing loved-up selfies with her husband captioned 'Happiest Mr and Mrs' and describing their connection as 'esoteric.' She revealed they bought wedding rings – including a diamond Cartier band for herself – before even meeting in person, and got matching tattoos within days of connecting online.
However, the wedding has intensified concerns about Katie's wellbeing following her dramatic weight loss. On her podcast, The Katie Price Show, she acknowledged looking 'gaunt' and revealed she's undergoing medical tests to determine the cause of her weight reduction. 'I know I look gaunt, I look like I'm ill – hence why I'm going to the doctors tomorrow,' she told her sister Sophie, while insisting she eats normally and wants to gain weight.
Pattern of Rapid Relationship Progression
This marriage marks Katie Price's fourth trip down the aisle, following previous unions with Peter Andre (2005-2009), Alex Reid (2010-2012), and Kieran Hayler (2013-2021). Her relationship history shows a tendency toward rapid commitments, with her marriage to Alex Reid occurring after just seven months of dating, and her wedding to Kieran Hayler taking place mere weeks after their engagement.
Friends of the reality star have expressed hope that she questions Lee Andrews' motives, particularly given the timing of his previous proposal and the concerns raised by his ex-fiancée. The source added: 'Her friends hope she's smart enough to question his motives.'
As Katie Price begins this new chapter of her life in Dubai with her ninth fiancé-turned-husband, questions remain about the sustainability of such a rapidly formed union and the parallels with Lee Andrews' recent romantic history. The couple's social media declarations of happiness contrast sharply with family concerns and the emerging details about Lee's identical proposal to another woman just months earlier.
