Katie Price’s marriage to Lee Andrews has come under strain as insiders reveal tension over her ongoing relationship with ex-husband Peter Andre. Despite the couple recently settling their long-running feud, Lee is reportedly unhappy about the frequent communication between Katie and Peter, particularly after the revelation that Katie has been secretly meeting with Peter to discuss their children. Lee, 41, who married Katie in January 2026, is said to be feeling increasingly threatened by his wife’s connection with her famous ex, especially after Katie confessed that Peter remains a significant figure in her life.
Katie, 47, and Peter, 53, have both insisted that their bond is strictly about co-parenting their two children, Junior, 20, and Princess, 18. The pair, who were once the UK’s golden couple after meeting on I’m A Celebrity in 2004, famously divorced in 2009 after a bitter separation. Over the years, they barely spoke, but earlier this year, they surprised fans by announcing that they had called a truce and intended to move forward with mutual respect.
Peter has publicly shared that their renewed relationship is focused on their children. In a recent interview, he spoke about his phone calls to Katie and how he was happy to speak to her when their daughter Junior asked to speak to her mother. “We’re fine again,” he said. “This time, I really want it to last. She’s the mother of my kids, and I want her to be happy.” Peter also mentioned that Katie had visited him at his house for lunch four years ago, further suggesting that their rekindled relationship is based solely on their shared parental responsibilities.
Despite their positive public interaction, sources close to Katie’s new husband, Lee, say he is not comfortable with how much contact there has been between the exes. According to an insider, Lee is feeling increasingly jealous, accusing Katie of being “obsessed with Pete.” The source added, “Katie and Peter have quietly been back in touch more than people realise. Everything’s focused on the kids, but Lee isn’t comfortable with how much contact there is, especially now that it’s out in the open. He was furious about it and accused her of being obsessed with Pete.”
Lee’s concerns are reportedly rooted in his fear that Peter might influence Katie in a way that could disrupt their relationship. “Friends say Lee is scared Pete will help Katie see the truth,” the insider continued. “He doesn’t like Pete being anywhere in the picture and he doesn’t want her to meet up with him in secret.”
Katie has been candid about her complex feelings toward Peter, having previously referred to him as “the love of my life” in interviews, even years after their split. In 2017, Katie revealed that she had only married her second husband, Alex Reid, in 2010 because she was trying to move on from Peter. “I never had a relationship quite like that before,” she admitted during a public appearance. “I was obsessed with him, and it was mutual.”
The situation is further complicated by Lee’s own controversial past. Despite the couple’s whirlwind romance, which began just 10 days after they met on social media, Lee has been at the center of negative attention. Several of Lee’s ex-partners have spoken out, calling him manipulative and narcissistic. However, Lee has denied all allegations, and Katie has consistently defended him. “We’re happy together, and I’m in love with him,” she said in a recent interview.
Although Peter has long been married to Emily MacDonagh, with whom he shares children Amelia, 12, Theo, 8, and Arabella, 2, the situation remains delicate. Sources close to the family reveal that Peter is not interested in rekindling any romantic feelings with Katie. “It’s not about rekindling anything,” the source explained. “Peter’s trying to speak some sense into Katie for the children’s sake, but that balance is still being worked out and isn’t without tension.”
Katie and Peter’s efforts to rebuild their relationship for the sake of their children have been a major talking point in the media, with many fans divided over whether their communication is appropriate. However, it seems clear that while Peter may have moved on romantically, the emotional bond he shares with Katie remains undeniable.
This ongoing drama has only heightened the media frenzy surrounding Katie’s personal life. In a recent interview, Katie admitted that although she’s in love with Lee, she has always had a special place in her heart for Peter, claiming that their relationship was “unlike any other.” It’s evident that Lee, who has been the subject of numerous public scandals in the past, finds it difficult to accept that his wife still has a deep connection with her ex-husband.
As the situation continues to unfold, the tension between Lee and Katie’s past is unlikely to dissipate anytime soon. For Lee, the idea of Katie and Peter maintaining such a close relationship seems to threaten the stability of their marriage, while Katie remains caught between her desire to keep the peace with Peter and her commitment to her new life with Lee.
Katie’s recent marriage to Lee and her complicated history with Peter Andre highlight the ongoing struggles she faces in navigating her relationships while maintaining a public persona. As her family dynamic shifts once again, it remains to be seen whether Lee will be able to reconcile his feelings of jealousy with his wife’s ongoing connection to her ex-husband or if this will be the breaking point for their relationship.
In the meantime, fans of the Price-Andre saga will no doubt continue to watch the drama unfold, with many speculating about the future of Katie’s marriage and her ongoing relationship with her children’s father. One thing is certain: for Katie, there’s no easy solution to balancing the complexities of her past and present.
