They say that two's company and three's a crowd, but Katie Price's honeymoon has now expanded into a lively foursome. The glamour model, 47, reunited with her husband of approximately two weeks, Lee Andrews, 43, in Dubai on Sunday. They have since been joined by close friend Kerry Katona, 45, and her toyboy boyfriend Paolo Magaglione, 33, transforming their romantic getaway into a group excursion.
Beach Club Revelry and Social Media Posts
Lee Andrews shared a picture of the foursome posing together in the sunshine at a beach club in Dubai. He accompanied the post with Coolio's song "Gangsta's Paradise," adding a playful touch to the scene. Another image showed him flanked by Kerry and Katie, both smiling broadly. Katie showcased her heavily tattooed frame in a skimpy orange bikini as she cosied up to Lee, who sported Gucci swimming trunks. Kerry opted for a triangle golden bikini, snuggling close to Paolo, whom she met on the television show "Celebs Go Dating."
Friendship and Support Amidst Controversy
Kerry Katona is a close friend of Katie's and has been looking out for her during what has been a torrid time. Lee further shared pictures highlighting their bond, including one with Kerry throwing an arm around him and another of Katie and Kerry posing together in their bikinis. Katie's trip to Dubai was a weekend visit, flying out via business class to meet Lee.
Legal Troubles and Travel Restrictions
The Daily Mail previously revealed that Lee Andrews spent three weeks locked up in a UAE jail. He was allegedly accused of forging his ex-girlfriend's signature to take out a £200,000 loan in her name, resulting in a ban from leaving the country. Lee denies these allegations, but he has not yet appeared to have left the UAE. Initially, he planned to fly to the UK to meet Katie after their wedding but changed his mind, deciding to stay in Dubai to find them a home together. Later, he mentioned leaving the country for their honeymoon travels, yet they remain in the United Arab Emirates.
Documenting the Journey
Kerry and Paolo documented their trip to Dubai, with Paolo sharing a picture of them both in business class. He captioned it "Sleeping beauty" alongside an image of a snoozing Kerry. Katie shocked fans last month when she revealed she had tied the knot for the fourth time to Lee, a so-called businessman who has been the subject of numerous exposés about his work and relationships.
Romantic Snaps and Matching Tattoos
In a slew of romantic snaps posted on Monday morning, Lee and Katie cosied up in heavily-filtered images shared on Lee's Instagram account. This followed Katie's defence of her husband against the accusations. The couple posed dramatically, with one image showing them placing their hands over their faces to reveal matching tattoos. They had their names inked on their hands, with Lee's featuring the "spiritual" numbers 11.11.
Addressing Concerns and Defending Her Choices
Just a day before, Katie finally addressed her whirlwind marriage, dismissing concerns about her new husband by insisting, "I'm not stupid, I know what I'm doing." However, her marriage has sparked concern from loved ones, as Lee's facade has crumbled amid accusations of using AI, appearing on an escort site, and having a colourful history with women. Several of his ex-partners have made bombshell accusations against him and issued public warnings to Katie, urging her to "run for the hills."
Katie's Firm Stance on Her Happiness
Despite the controversy, the mother-of-five continued to defend her husband on Sunday. In her latest YouTube video, she addressed the romance for the first time, stating she was "not a young kid" and "will do what I want to do." While packing her bags for the weekend trip to Dubai, she began, "I'm going back to Dubai, obviously going back to see Lee. 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."
Emphasising Maturity and Self-Love
Katie elaborated, "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." She doubled down, insisting, "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. So happy that I'm going back to Dubai for the weekend. So I can't wait."
Lavish Packing for the Trip
Prior to her trip, Katie showed off the expensive contents of her suitcases in her latest vlog. She filmed herself packing for a "last-minute" two-day trip back to the UAE, filling two bright pink suitcases with lavish items. Katie folded numerous outfits and swimwear into her case, revealing that she has all her bikinis made specially to fit her surgically-enhanced figure. "I have all my bikinis made for me. All my bikinis are made to measure so they fit me perfectly. I have to have them made or they don't fit me properly," she explained.
Luxury Fragrances and Designer Items
She also displayed a vast array of luxury perfumes, including Acqua di Parma's Gelsomino A Freddo Eau de Parfum (£290), Juliette has a Gun Powder Love Eau de Parfum (£135), and Diptyque Eau de parfum (£170), declaring she has "loads" of the brand's fragrances. Katie flashed glimpses of lingerie sets from Victoria's Secret, skincare products from Medik8 and OUAI, and a pair of padlock leather heels from Tom Ford, which cost a staggering £970.
