Katie Price's Family Express Concern Over Sudden Engagement to Unmet Fiancé
Katie Price's family have reportedly not met her new fiancé Lee Andrews and are expressing significant concern about the rapid pace of their relationship. The family discovered the engagement through social media, which came as a complete shock to them.
Social Media Revelation Sparks Family Worry
According to sources speaking to The Sun, Katie Price's family were stunned to learn about her engagement to Dubai-based British entrepreneur Lee Andrews through Instagram posts. "The family found out about the engagement on Instagram – they were stunned," revealed an insider, adding that it "came as a massive shock to them all."
The 47-year-old former glamour model shared images of her new diamond ring and the romantic proposal in Dubai on Friday night, though initially keeping the identity of her fiancé unclear. Subsequent posts, including from Andrews himself, confirmed their engagement.
Ex-Boyfriend Also Reportedly Blindsided
This development comes alongside reports that Katie's ex-boyfriend JJ Slater has also been "blindsided" by the engagement news. Sources claim the 32-year-old reality star, currently in Miami with family, received the news as a complete shock while reportedly "healing his broken heart" following their recent split.
Katie and JJ had been dating since 2024, regularly appearing together at red carpet events and even discussing having children together before their relationship ended earlier this month.
Katie's Relationship History and Recent Split
On her podcast, The Katie Price Show, Katie addressed the reasons for her split with JJ Slater, denying reports that she had given him an ultimatum regarding marriage. "I didn't give him an ultimatum at all," she stated on the January 15 episode. "To be honest guys, so me and JJ, our relationship for months wasn't right, but he's such a nice guy."
She explained further: "If I'm honest I love the guy, but I'm not in love with him. And what's the point of carrying on a relationship?" Katie also confirmed that they had "actually split up a few months ago," creating space for her new relationship with Lee Andrews to develop.
Family Concerns About Relationship Pace
The insider speaking to The Sun emphasized the family's worries: "Katie's family are so worried as it's all happening so fast. They were upset when she split with JJ and now they haven't even met this new man and she's engaged."
Despite the couple displaying matching tattoos – with Lee's hand showing Katie's name and "11.11" while Katie has a reciprocal tattoo – the family remains concerned about the speed of the relationship progression.
Katie's Relationship History
This engagement marks Katie Price's ninth proposal acceptance, with Lee Andrews set to become her fourth husband if they marry. Her previous marriages include:
- Peter Andre (2005-2009) – with whom she shares children Junior (20) and Princess (18)
- Alex Reid (2010-2012)
- Kieran Hayler (2013-2021) – with whom she shares children Jett (12) and Bunny (11)
Katie also has her eldest son Harvey (23) from her relationship with ex Dwight Yorke. Her former fiancés include Warren Furman (also known as Gladiator Ace), Scott Sullivan, Leandro Penna, Kris Boyson and Carl Woods.
The romantic proposal took place in a luxurious Dubai hotel room featuring a hot tub and rose petals arranged to spell "Will you marry me Katie?" Photographs shared by the couple show them posing with a chocolate cake and champagne glasses, with Katie prominently displaying her new engagement ring.
Representatives for Katie Price and JJ Slater have been contacted for comment regarding these developments.
