Katie Price's Sister Sophie Confronts Her Over 'Traumatising' Secret Wedding
Sophie Price has publicly scolded her sister, former glamour model Katie Price, for causing significant family distress with her sudden and secret marriage to Lee Andrews. The 47-year-old celebrity shocked fans earlier this year by first announcing her engagement to a mystery man while in Dubai, then confirming they had already married in the emirate without any family members present.
Family Fallout and Emotional Aftermath
During a candid discussion on their joint podcast, Sophie confronted Katie about the chaos surrounding her surprise marriage. 'You, this year, have been a pain in the fking a**e,' Sophie told her sister bluntly. 'It's not funny. Mum has been horrendous – is she talking to you yet?'
Katie insisted her relationship with their mother Amy remained intact, revealing she had recently visited her in hospital. 'Course she is,' Katie replied. 'I went and saw her in the hospital.' Sophie explained that their mother had been readmitted for treatment after developing an infection, adding: 'Aww I know, Mum's back in the hospital – she's not good.'
Mother's Health Struggles and Family Concerns
Katie recalled the emotional hospital visit, saying: 'And I gave her a big hug and she cried like that...' mimicking Amy's reaction. Sophie later told her sister the entire family had been shaken by the sudden wedding. 'You've traumatised us all – again,' she joked, before adding more seriously: 'Well it's not good.'
Katie described trying to comfort her mother during the hospital visit, telling her: 'Come here Mum, you need a daughter hug. I love you.' Sophie revealed Amy later called to discuss the encounter, reporting their mother said it was nice to see Katie but had also given her a stern talking-to and cried during the visit.
Amy Price has faced serious health challenges in recent years, undergoing a lung transplant in 2022 after being diagnosed with terminal idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Katie has previously spoken about her mother having 'up and down days' since the operation.
Children's Reactions and Family Skepticism
Katie's children from previous relationships have also been affected by the sudden marriage. Her middle children, Princess (18) and Junior (20), whose father is Katie's first ex-husband Peter Andre, discovered the news through a WhatsApp group message that left them 'shell-shocked.'
'The message Mum sent on the group chat about being engaged... I literally responded, "OMG",' Princess told The Sun. 'Mum's very impulsive, but that is impulse on a whole other level.' Regarding Lee Andrews, who has lived in Dubai for over 20 years and claims to be a multi-millionaire, Princess admitted: 'I don't know anything. All I know is he proposed to my mum after knowing her a week.'
Junior revealed his reaction to the news: 'I'm so confused. What a bombshell.' Notably, Katie's children have yet to meet Andrews, who already sports two tattoos of Katie's name and one of her son Harvey's name despite never having met him.
Controversies Surrounding Lee Andrews
The rapid romance has raised numerous concerns and questions:
- Lee's ex-partner, Alana Percival, claims he proposed to her just 16 weeks before his engagement to Katie
- Questions have been raised about Andrews' online claims, including images appearing to show him with high-profile figures like Elon Musk and Kim Kardashian that are alleged to be AI-generated
- Statements on his LinkedIn profile about connections to the Labour Party and The Prince's Trust have reportedly been debunked
- Previous reports allege he spent time in a Dubai prison asking for financial help
- Andrews has denied that any past prison stint resulted in him being 'banned' from leaving Dubai or joining Katie in the UK during her visits
Katie's Unwavering Stance
Despite the family concerns and public scrutiny, Katie Price appears unfazed by the controversy. The newlywed has continued to share loved-up posts about her husband on social media and recently returned to Dubai to spend more time with him. Her determination to pursue the relationship continues despite her sister's public confrontation and the family's evident distress over the sudden marriage.
