The whirlwind romance and sudden marriage of Katie Price has sent shockwaves through her family, with her sister Sophie revealing it has been 'one hell of a week' following the star's surprise nuptials in Dubai. Sophie Price, 36, took to Instagram on Thursday to announce the postponement of their joint podcast, The Katie Price Show, while seemingly hinting at underlying family tensions in the wake of Katie's rapid engagement and wedding to businessman Lee Andrews, 43.
Family Concerns and Postponed Podcast
In an emotional Instagram video, Sophie addressed fans directly, stating: 'Hi guys, how are you all? I know you've all been chomping at the bit to find out what has been going on. All our DMs have been going off.' She continued, 'Let's just say, it's been one hell of a week. We have done over a 100 episodes of the podcast which sounds absolutely nuts when it's just me and Kate doing our b*****s chat.' The podcast has now been postponed, with Sophie promising a return to normal scheduling next week.
Rapid Romance Sparks Alarm
Katie Price stunned the showbiz world by announcing her engagement last Friday, mere days after her breakup from reality star JJ Slater, 32. The wedding ceremony in Dubai followed swiftly thereafter, with sources indicating that even Katie's immediate family were unaware of her new relationship with Lee Andrews. This has led to significant concern among her relatives, who are reportedly planning an intervention to address the speed of the relationship.
A family source told The Sun: 'Everyone is worried she's spinning out of control. They haven't even met this man and if she's only known him a week, he could be anyone. Nobody is planning to hold back.' It is claimed that Katie's family have not spoken to her since the wedding, deepening the apparent rift.
Support from Followers and Emotional Toll
Followers of Sophie's social media rallied around her, with many commenting that she appeared to be fighting back tears during her update. Supportive messages flooded in, with one fan writing: 'You're such a lovely sister Sophie, don't forget to take time for you and protect your beautiful family bubble that you have created for yourselves. We can't control what others do, we can only control how we react to it.' Others expressed concern directly, noting: 'Hope you're ok Sophie, you look like you're holding back tears' and 'Poor Sophie, younger sister trying to look after her older sister!! Kate needs help.'
Lee Andrews Responds to Speculation
Following the wedding, Katie jetted back to the UK alone, prompting questions about the legitimacy of the marriage. Lee Andrews has since addressed these claims on his Instagram Stories, explaining that he would be flying to the UK to join Katie on Thursday. He stated: '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.' He also humorously referenced speculation about their wedding rings, clarifying they were on the correct hand.
Allegations from Lee's Past
The marriage has been further complicated by allegations from Lee Andrews' ex-girlfriend, Alana Percival, who took to Instagram to warn Katie about her new husband. Percival claimed to have proof that Lee is a 'lying swindler' and advised Katie to 'run for the hills.' She wrote: 'Women look after women. I thought it was all a lie too until I had to find out the hard way... you want proof of everything, it's waiting for you...' tagging Katie in the post.
According to reports, Lee connected with Alana Percival on Facebook last March, showering her with luxury gifts including a Louis Vuitton handbag and Cartier jewellery, alongside transferring thousands of pounds. He proposed in September in a setup identical to Katie's engagement at the Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, raising further questions about his background.
Ongoing Developments and Family Intervention
As the situation unfolds, Katie Price's family remains deeply concerned, preparing for what sources describe as a 'serious talk' with the star about her marriage. The emotional toll on Sophie is evident, as she expressed exhaustion in her Instagram clip, sighing: 'It has been a long old week. I'm very tired, looking forward to the weekend.' With the podcast postponed and family tensions high, the aftermath of Katie's whirlwind wedding continues to develop, leaving fans and relatives alike awaiting further clarity.
