Katie Price is reportedly heading for a potentially "massive family fallout" following her sudden shotgun wedding to businessman Lee Andrews in Dubai last week. The former glamour model, 47, shocked fans and family alike by tying the knot just days after meeting Andrews, with none of her immediate family present at the ceremony.
Family Left in the Dark
Insiders have revealed that Price's family were completely blindsided by the engagement and nuptials, with sources describing them as "horrified" by the speed of events. The absence of family members at the Dubai wedding has raised significant concerns, particularly as Price failed to record a recent episode of the podcast she hosts with her sister Sophie.
A source close to the situation told Metro: "Katie's family have been left in the dark about the marriage and can't understand how it's unfolded so quickly. She missed a podcast episode with her sister last week and fans are rallying around Sophie hoping the relationship is just a stunt."
Concerns About Andrews' Background
The source added: "Katie risks falling out with her family massively over the marriage – especially with what has been brought to light about Lee's past relationships." This revelation has apparently heightened family anxieties about the union.
Plans for UK Wedding Spectacle
In what appears to be an attempt to mend fences, Price is now reportedly planning a second wedding extravaganza in the UK to "prove to her family it's real love." Sources claim she wants "the big dress, the bridesmaids, flower girls, huge bouquet, the works" and envisions it being "as big as her wedding to Peter Andre, a complete spectacle."
Price is said to be particularly keen for her older children to have special roles in the UK ceremony. "She'd love to have Princess as one of her bridesmaids, and maybe Junior or Harvey to give her away," the source revealed. Notably, her children were unaware of their mother's Dubai wedding plans.
Modest Dubai Ceremony Details
The original Dubai wedding was an intimate affair with only an officiator present. Price wore a £12 gown from website Shein, and the couple had purchased their rings before even meeting in person. This modest ceremony stands in stark contrast to the lavish UK wedding now being planned.
Relationship Timeline and Family History
Price's relationship history adds context to family concerns. After finding fame as Jordan in the late 1990s, she married Peter Andre following their meeting on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! They had two children together before divorcing in 2009. Subsequent marriages to MMA fighter Alex Reid and Kieran Hayler ended in separation, with engagements to Kris Boyson and JJ Slater also failing to lead to lasting unions.
The speed of her latest relationship – meeting Andrews and marrying within a week – has apparently alarmed family members who are "concerned about Kate's frame of mind" according to sources.
Current Status and Future Plans
Fans were confused last week when Price returned to the UK without her new husband. Andrews claimed in an Instagram video that he would be flying to Britain to reunite with her, stating: "I'm going to be meeting Katie tomorrow in the UK. I just need to wrap up a few things here. She had to get back for her children because she's a good mother and she's lovely like that."
Price has described Andrews as a "real life Richard Gere," but family members remain skeptical. "No one knows who Lee really is and whether he is any good for her," a source revealed. "It's all total chaos at the moment and no one has a clue what is happening."
The situation continues to develop as Price attempts to navigate family relationships while planning what could be her most public wedding yet.
