Kerry Katona Cuts Ties with Katie Price's Husband Following Dubai Drama
Reality television star Kerry Katona has quietly unfollowed Katie Price's new husband, Lee Andrews, on Instagram in the aftermath of explosive reports detailing a physical confrontation during a recent Dubai holiday. This social media move comes despite Price's public denials that any altercation took place between Andrews and Katona's boyfriend, Paolo Margaglione.
Dubai Holiday Takes Controversial Turn
Earlier this month, Kerry Katona and her boyfriend Paolo Margaglione joined Katie Price and her new husband Lee Andrews in Dubai for what was supposed to be a celebratory honeymoon trip. Price, 47, had recently married Andrews in a quick ceremony after a whirlwind romance that saw them become engaged within just two days of meeting.
Katona, the 45-year-old former Atomic Kitten star, became the first member of Price's inner circle to meet the businessman, who has been based in Dubai for over two decades. Notably, neither Price's mother, sister, nor children have yet met Andrews, with family members reportedly expressing concern about the speed of the relationship.
Initial appearances suggested harmony among the foursome, with social media posts showing them posing happily together in photographs. However, the atmosphere reportedly deteriorated rapidly when claims emerged that Andrews had punched Margaglione during a heated argument at their hotel.
Conflicting Accounts and Social Media Fallout
While Katie Price later addressed the rumors directly on her Instagram Story, vehemently denying that any physical altercation occurred between the two men, Kerry Katona's subsequent actions tell a different story. Sources close to the situation reveal that Katona quietly unfollowed Andrews on Instagram several days ago, indicating ongoing tension.
"Kerry quietly unfollowed Lee a few days ago," an insider told The Sun. "At the end of the day, her loyalties are with Paolo, not Katie and her new man. She is still on speaking terms with Katie and following her, but she doesn't want anything to do with Lee now. Publicly, she won't badmouth him, but her unfollowing him speaks a thousand words."
Indeed, while Katie Price remains among the 7,499 accounts Kerry Katona follows on Instagram, Lee Andrews does not appear on that list. Andrews himself follows only his wife Katie on the platform.
Detailed Allegations and Firm Denials
Earlier reports painted a dramatic scene, alleging that Andrews became aggressive during an argument with Price, prompting personal trainer Paolo Margaglione to intervene. This intervention reportedly angered Andrews further, leading to shouting and escalating tensions.
"Lee threw some punches, and one of them landed Paolo square on the head," claimed an onlooker, who said Margaglione then left the public area following the incident.
Katie Price addressed these allegations directly in a video message to her followers. "I don't know what the fascination is regarding my relationship with Lee," she stated. "But one thing I will clear up: there has not been any punch-ups, punches thrown between Lee and Paolo. If anything, we had a really good day, and we celebrated with them, and that was it; had a great day. I don't know where these stories have come from."
The former glamour model went on to describe her new husband as her "teddy bear," insisting he has "never, ever been aggressive, angry, or spoken to me in any sort of way." She happily teased plans for a larger UK wedding ceremony, confirming that Katona and Margaglione would be "special guests" at the celebration.
Ongoing Mysteries and Controversies
The Dubai drama coincides with other questions surrounding Lee Andrews. Price returned to the UK alone this week, despite Andrews previously insisting he would join her. This has fueled speculation about travel restrictions, with reports suggesting he may be banned from leaving the United Arab Emirates.
The Daily Mail reported that Andrews spent three weeks in jail last year for allegedly forging his ex-girlfriend's signature on a £200,000 loan, though Andrews has denied these allegations. His absence from Heathrow Airport, despite earlier social media posts suggesting imminent travel with Price, has added to the confusion.
Further questions have emerged about Andrews' professional background. He is listed as CEO of Aura Group and an "investor in SpaceX Hybrid Fitness," but has faced scrutiny for apparently using fake AI-generated images of Elon Musk and Kim Kardashian to promote his company's merchandise.
Additionally, while Andrews has claimed to be a director of philanthropy at the King's Trust, the organization refuted this statement, telling Metro that no such title exists and they have no record of a volunteer named Lee Andrews.
Defiant Declarations Amidst Scrutiny
Despite the controversies, Katie Price remains fiercely defensive of her new husband. She has repeatedly criticized Andrews' ex-partners on social media, particularly targeting Alana Percival, whom she called "bitter" and accused of lying about Andrews' past.
Price has boldly declared that she and Andrews are "building an empire" together, describing herself as "the real woman he has found and deserves." She has even claimed to be "having his child," though she clarified to her paid Instagram subscribers that she is not currently pregnant but believes she "will be one day."
Representatives for both Kerry Katona and Katie Price have been contacted for comment regarding the ongoing situation and the social media developments. The unfollowing incident highlights the complex dynamics within celebrity friendships and the ways in which social media activity can signal real-world relationship tensions, even when public statements suggest otherwise.
