Katie Price is reportedly divorcing her husband, Lee Andrews, just eight months after their wedding, amid allegations of fraud against him and mounting concerns about her own reputation. Price has claimed Andrews lied about substantial cryptocurrency holdings, stating his account showed only £2.22 instead of the purported £37 million.
Andrews, 43, is currently in Dubai's Al Awir prison and is under investigation by Hertfordshire Police and Interpol for allegedly defrauding several women through fake investment schemes. He is also accused of falsely claiming to hold a PhD from Cambridge University. Sources close to Price suggest her decision to divorce is driven by a desire to distance herself from the unfolding scandal, rather than solely financial disappointment.
An anonymous Facebook group, known as Chaos Corner, has threatened to release voice notes, messages, and screenshots of a Zoom call involving Price, which could prove highly embarrassing and raise difficult questions about her knowledge of Andrews' alleged scams. Friends of Price suggest she has been aware of these potential revelations and feared they would damage her reputation, prompting her to distance herself from Andrews.
Sources familiar with the couple have expressed skepticism about Price's stated reasons for the divorce, suggesting she was aware of Andrews' financial situation and alleged fraudulent activities earlier in their relationship. They point to inconsistencies, such as Price allegedly sending Andrews a WhatsApp message while he was in jail, a place where phones are not permitted, and the logistical challenges of serving divorce papers to an incarcerated individual.
Further complicating matters, there are also concerns that Lee Andrews' former public relations manager may be prepared to share information about their relationship. Price's public persona has been carefully managed throughout her career, and sources indicate she is keen to avoid association with Andrews as damaging information comes to light. Some close to her believe she may have orchestrated the divorce announcement as a preemptive public relations move.
Price, who married Andrews on January 25 in Dubai, has been married three times previously. Her relationship with Andrews has garnered significant public attention, particularly after he was reported missing in May, with Price publicly suggesting he had been kidnapped. This was later revealed to be untrue, with reports indicating he was in prison on fraud charges. Sources suggest Price may have sold stories about the disappearance to the media, potentially earning substantial amounts during her marriage.