Katie Price and her husband Lee Andrews have hit back at criticism over their whirlwind marriage. The former glamour model, 47, reshared a post from 'businessman' Lee, 42, on her Instagram Stories on Sunday, addressing comments that their relationship was moving 'too fast'.
Defending Their Relationship
The couple, who married in January just weeks after meeting, posted a loved-up photo from their recent trip to Dubai with a message to skeptics. Lee wrote: "You two are moving too fast." Respectfully, no. If anything, we're catching up. We spent years giving our hearts to the wrong people hoping they'd love us the way we deserved. Now that we've finally found each other? We're not wasting another second. This isn't fast. This is finally. And if I could've met her one moment sooner, I would've. So no - we're not rushing. We're just not holding back."
Background on the Marriage
Katie initially tied the knot in January, just weeks after meeting Lee, before holding a second, legal ceremony in February. Her family was reportedly blindsided by the sudden marriage. The Katie Price Show podcast abruptly stopped days after the Dubai wedding but returned after over a month off air.
Throughout their marriage, Lee has been living in the UAE while Katie travels between the UK and Dubai. Lee has presented himself as a high-flying business mogul, but the Daily Mail previously revealed he has been banned from leaving Dubai after spending three weeks in a UAE jail for allegedly forging his ex-girlfriend's signature to secure a £200,000 loan.
Recent Controversies
Katie landed back at Gatwick Airport on Saturday after her latest trip to see Lee. Earlier this week, the couple was accused of failing to settle bills after undergoing procedures at a Dubai clinic known for facial contouring and liquid rhinoplasty. Lee took to Instagram to criticize the clinician, sharing a screenshot and writing: "This man is operating an illegal practice in Dubai South from his villa without license. Charging clients and using products not listed by the authorities. He augmented my wife and myself with terrible results that needed further qualified corrective surgery. Be careful guys."
The clinician claimed he had not received payment and was still chasing them, alleging he was blocked without explanation. He said: "This is expected as they both left without paying for their treatment and after multiple sent invoices, I was blocked. Although no mention of being unhappy with the results was ever brought to my attention. What Katie is experiencing with her treatment is perfectly normal." However, Lee denied these claims to The Sun, insisting Katie was left 'unable to move her mouth' after the procedure. The Daily Mail has contacted the clinician, Katie, and Lee for further comment.
Katie's Past Plastic Surgery
Katie revealed last year that she nearly died after a botched Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) in 2019. During her latest Dubai trip, she posed in a bikini, showcasing a misplaced implant protruding from her hip. A BBL involves transferring fat to the buttocks; Katie has undergone two BBLs and 16 boob jobs.
