Lee Andrews, husband of Katie Price, has become the subject of online mockery after showcasing a new hairpiece following his release from Al-Awir prison in Dubai. Andrews, 43, reappeared on social media with a full head of hair, a significant change from his previously closely shaven look.
Speculation about his new appearance intensified after Price, 47, mentioned on her podcast that her husband was considering a hair transplant, while also dismissing claims he had already undergone the procedure. In the interim, Andrews appears to be using a temporary hairpiece.
Following his release, Andrews shared a video on social media describing his "reinvention" with a "wet through messy look." He thanked a hairdresser, noting the style was "a bit pineappley side" but functional. This display comes after a period of absence during which he was reportedly imprisoned on fraud allegations, though he has maintained he was detained at gunpoint and suspected of espionage.
Online commenters quickly reacted to his new hair. Comparisons were made to characters like Derek Trotter from "Only Fools and Horses," with one user quipping, "Did he get that syrup off Derek Trotter." Others questioned the authenticity and quality of the hairpiece, with comments such as "What the toupee is going on here?" and "it's not a very good one!" Some responses were more colorful, suggesting it was "Made from pure guinea pig. Guinea wig!"
Andrews first showcased his new hair on June 18, reportedly six days after his release from prison, where he had a buzzcut. The rapid "growth" has fueled online commentary and led to the creation of memes and humorous posts, including one video depicting him emerging from a van with a full head of hair after a McDonald's bag was placed over his head.
Despite the widespread online attention and jokes, Andrews has reportedly liked several of these posts, some of which were created by individuals with whom he has had past conflicts, including an ex-partner and a journalist he has threatened with legal action.
Andrews has continued to assert his version of events regarding his imprisonment, claiming there is "not one shred of evidence" of fraud charges and detailing an alleged experience of being captured at gunpoint while being transported to the Qatar border. He described the incident as involving men with assault rifles who "slap me round a little bit."