Katie Price’s tumultuous search for her missing husband, Lee Andrews, has taken a dramatic turn after claims surfaced that he was spotted “active” online. The former glamour model, 47, has begged fans for help locating Lee, who she fears was last seen tied up in the back of a van.
Lee, 43, has now been missing for six days. Katie’s close friend, Luisa Zissman, 38, returned to Dubai — where she is based — to assist in the search. While investigating, Luisa revealed that Lee was reportedly active on Facebook Messenger on Monday, six hours prior, raising questions about why he had not reached out for help. “Makes you wonder why he hasn’t contacted anyone,” she said.
Texts obtained from last Thursday show Lee claiming he had been arrested near a hostile “black site” and that his other phone had been taken. In the messages, he urged Katie to contact the embassy and provided his father’s number as an emergency contact. His live location was shared briefly, ending with a message: “Keep that on babe. Love you.”
Katie’s concerns intensified when Lee later clarified he was merely being “detained” in a van, leaving her and their supporters baffled. Friends told The Sun that Katie was “completely spiralling” over his sudden disappearance, insisting that this is not a publicity stunt and emphasizing her genuine worry for his safety.
Lee’s mother, Trisha Andrews, 61, also voiced concern, admitting she did not know if Katie’s theory of kidnapping was accurate but expressing relief that Katie was genuinely worried. While some family members suggested Katie may be “exploiting” the situation online, they acknowledged her anxiety was real.
Investigations suggest that Lee may not have been kidnapped after all. Sources claim he has been squatting in a dilapidated villa in Dubai, speaking only to a trusted network via a burner phone, and planning his next moves cautiously. The businessman reportedly missed a planned Good Morning Britain reunion with Katie, citing “things to do,” while firmly denying travel restrictions.
Compounding the drama, Lee is reportedly wanted by Interpol after Hertfordshire Police escalated an investigation following claims from an ex-girlfriend. Meanwhile, Katie has been seeking legal counsel and dealing with anxiety after a traumatic week. Allegations also emerged that Lee allegedly conned another woman out of £1,000, further deepening the crisis.
Katie, who married Lee in January following a whirlwind ten-day romance, described the situation as a “soap opera” and revealed on Instagram that she has been overwhelmed and struggling with anxiety, while plugging her CBD sponsorship as she tries to cope with the ongoing drama.
