Katie Price has confirmed her whirlwind eight-month marriage to Dubai-based partner Lee Andrews is over. She admitted she feels embarrassed after discovering he had just £2.22 in his cryptocurrency account instead of the millions he claimed, while Andrews remains detained in Dubai over financial and civil matters.
The high-profile television personality and glamour model addressed the breakdown of her relationship during an appearance on Good Morning Britain, ending weeks of public speculation surrounding the rapid marriage following an extraordinary saga that gripped media outlets and fans alike.
Whirlwind Romance in Dubai and Rapid Nuptials
The relationship between the reality star and Lee Andrews began on social media before the pair met face-to-face in Dubai in January 2026. According to entertainment reports detailing the timeline, the couple purchased an engagement ring and got matching tattoos during that initial trip, going public with their engagement on January 23, 2026, and marrying just two days later on January 25.
Price has a history of high-profile relationships, having been engaged nine times and married four times as noted by Yahoo, with Lee Andrews serving as her fourth husband at age 41, while Katie is 48. Her previous marriages include singer Peter Andre, whom she met on reality television and with whom she shares two children, Junior and Princess. She later married cage fighter Alex Reid and former stripper Kieran Hayler, sharing two children with the latter, alongside her eldest son, Harvey, from a previous relationship as documented by outlet records.
Financial Discrepancies and Detention in Dubai
Cracks in the marriage emerged when financial scam allegations surfaced regarding Andrews, who reportedly went missing following the incident.
As reported by the Daily Mail, Price discovered that her husband had just £2.22 in his account (or $3, according to Daily Mail figures) despite claiming to be a millionaire. Andrews was subsequently detained in Dubai, facing civil matters and legal scrutiny rather than criminal charges, contrary to some early rumors.
“I feel embarrassed because I feel he scammed my heart. Do you know what I mean? I feel like he scammed my heart and stole my trust that I had and me defending a man constantly because he made me believe that, ‘Kate, come on, you know I’m not like this.'”
Katie Price, television personality, via Good Morning Britain
Price stressed during her television appearance that her attraction was never financial, noting that she is self-made and possesses her own funds. However, she acknowledged that the reported wealth had initially served as an attractive bonus before she realized the extent of the deception.
Prison Voice Note and the Decision to Divorce
During the television broadcast, producers played a lengthy pre-recorded voice message sent by Andrews from jail in Dubai. In the recording, Andrews disputed claims made about his finances, stating he was in civil jail and not convicted of any crimes, and that while he loved his estranged wife, a split was pragmatic.
“So there’s been no wool pulled over one’s eyes, but that should be between husband and wife. As far as filing divorce, I think that’s probably the best thing for it…. I love Kate and always will.”
Lee Andrews, via Good Morning Britain
Price initiated divorce proceedings through her lawyers in London in early September, formally concluding the eight-month union following weeks of emotional turmoil and speculation that left her feeling as though she were living in purgatory.
Instagram Bio Scrubbed as Public Fallout Deepens
The public nature of the breakup escalated further when observers noticed that Price removed Andrews from her Instagram bio, stripping away her relationship status—leaving only information about her Outlook, Snapchat, and podcast channels—while leaving grid photographs intact as reported by Yahoo. The modification followed her candid YouTube updates where she had previously promised to keep her followers informed.
Family members and friends had warned the reality star about the relationship from its early stages, with Price noting that relatives told her the outcome was her own fault .
“Do you know one positive that’s come out of it is where he has been in Dubai, and so I haven’t been around him a lot, I’ve loved being on my own in my own space without a man in my pocket.”
Katie Price, via Daily Mail
What Remains Unresolved
With legal proceedings moving forward in London and Andrews remaining in Dubai facing civil detention, questions linger over the true scope of the financial claims surrounding the cryptocurrency accounts. While Price has firmly closed the chapter on her fourth marriage, the timeline for Andrews’ potential return to the United Kingdom and the final resolution of his legal standing in the UAE remain unconfirmed.
