The saga surrounding Katie Price’s ‘missing’ husband Lee Andrews has taken another shocking twist, leaving fans and the media alike questioning what is really happening behind the scenes. The drama erupted after claims surfaced that Lee, 43, had his phone turned back on—just hours after his father confirmed he was locked up in a Dubai prison.
The businessman vanished 12 days ago in what Katie, 48, initially described as a terrifying kidnapping. She alleged he had gone dark mid-conversation, telling her he had been arrested and “bundled into a van” while hooded and with his hands tied, to be taken to a mysterious ‘black site.’ The story prompted a flurry of concern across social media, with followers desperate for updates on his whereabouts.
However, on Saturday, Lee’s father Peter—one of the few people in Dubai to offer support—told the Daily Mail that Lee was not kidnapped but had indeed been arrested by UAE authorities. “Lee is OK. He has not been kidnapped but he is under arrest. I don’t know on what charge. I’m not sure where he is being held. But he will call me later today,” Peter said. A police source confirmed: “Lee Andrews has been arrested.”
The chief of Dubai Police, Brigadier Khalid Khalifa al Avadhi, added further intrigue, revealing that Lee is the subject of multiple arrest warrants, largely for fraud. “There are many cases against him,” he said. Yet despite the legal confirmation, questions continue to swirl around Lee’s social media activity, which appears to contradict the timeline of his disappearance.
A source told The Sun that one of Lee’s phones had been turned back on Sunday morning. “I had been messaging Lee and was getting no response,” they said. “But on Sunday morning, my messages had gone from a single tick to a double – so that device is back on and being used. Lee has multiple phones but this is the one that is being used now.”
The plot thickened after Lee appeared on social media on Friday, over a week after Katie last had contact with him, to follow another woman named Marisol on Instagram. Sources claim Marisol, who describes herself as a “biker babe,” has a history with millionaires through a matchmaking site dedicated to those with large fortunes. Katie, reportedly “beyond furious” at Lee’s apparent online activity, is said to feel blindsided after previously fearing he had been kidnapped.
“Katie is incensed at what has played out,” a source told The Sun. “She is beyond furious. She was panic-stricken last week when Lee told her he was being kidnapped. She thought it was genuine. Now it’s all unravelling. Those close to her have warned it’s all an elaborate sham, but Katie genuinely loves Lee.”
Former Apprentice contestant Luisa Zissman, who lives in Dubai and knows Lee personally, added fuel to the fire this week by noting his social media appeared active recently. She posted on Facebook: “It does indicate his kidnappers are definitely letting him have access to social media.”
Katie herself reacted swiftly to rumors, insisting on her podcast that she controls his Facebook account and dismissing claims that he was safe. She revealed that she had given up the active search for her “kidnapped” husband for the sake of her own sanity and was leaving the matter in the hands of police.
“There’s nothing I can do, nothing more I can say,” she told listeners. “The police are dealing with it. I’m just leaving it to them. I’m not going to talk about it anymore. I’m staying quiet because it’s getting ridiculous—people taking the p**s out of everything.” Katie added that the British police, the consulate, the Foreign Office, and Interpol are all involved in locating Lee. “All I can do is get on with my life. I have lots of exciting things coming up, and I’m just waiting for a call. What am I supposed to do? Sit here and cry and do nothing? No, because I’m not that.”
The narrative around Lee’s disappearance is complicated further by his long history in Dubai. He has lived there for two decades and is a well-known figure in the local bodybuilding scene. Yet despite his visibility, searches at gyms and boxing clubs proved fruitless. Staff at Top Gym in Jumeirah Palm reported he hadn’t been seen for weeks, and another trainer warned clients to be cautious due to Lee’s allegedly “shady” reputation.
Lee’s past relationships have also added layers to the mystery. An anonymous ex-wife described him as a “psychopath” and “mass manipulator,” alleging he stole money and jewelry, including the engagement ring now reportedly worn by Katie. She stated that Dubai’s surveillance and law enforcement would have made it risky for him to avoid capture indefinitely.
The absence of Lee at his last known residence in the Satwa district, which he shared with his father Peter, further deepened the intrigue. The father and son reportedly moved out about four months ago, leaving local contacts puzzled. Even with widespread social media activity, concrete confirmation of his location has remained elusive—until his father’s revelation of the arrest.
Adding to the drama, Lee’s recent interactions with Marisol, along with the reactivation of one of his phones, have made fans question the timeline and circumstances of his disappearance. While Katie initially described the situation as terrifying and potentially life-threatening, the emerging evidence suggests a far more complicated narrative, with fraud charges and Dubai’s law enforcement procedures playing a central role.
As the story continues to unfold, the world watches closely, with every social media update and official statement dissected for clues. Lee Andrews’ situation highlights the intersections of celebrity, legal troubles, and personal relationships in a global context, keeping Katie Price at the centre of a drama that seems far from over.
Whether Lee’s sudden online presence is genuine or orchestrated, and how this will affect Katie personally and publicly, remains uncertain. For now, the public can only follow developments as police and international authorities navigate the legal complexities surrounding Lee’s arrest. Katie has emphasized her focus on moving forward with her life, but the intense scrutiny surrounding Lee ensures that every new detail will be dissected in the weeks to come.
For fans of Katie Price and followers of celebrity news, the story offers a cautionary tale about love, trust, and the unexpected twists life can bring—even for those living in the public eye. As authorities continue to investigate and Lee’s legal situation unfolds, one thing is certain: the mystery is far from solved, and the twists are still coming.
