Who Is Dubai CEO Lee Andrews As Katie Price Marries Weeks After Splitting From JJ Slater

Katie Price has stunned the entertainment world by marrying businessman Lee Andrews in a surprise Dubai ceremony, marking her fourth trip down the aisle. The 47-year-old former glamour model wed the CEO at the luxury Burj Al Arab hotel just weeks after splitting from Married At First Sight star JJ Slater, with no guests present to witness the nuptials.

The whirlwind union, described by Price as a 'fairytale', has left her family concerned and her ex-partner reportedly blindsided.

From Direct Messages to 'I Do' in a Single Week

In a move that redefines the concept of a whirlwind romance, Katie reportedly met her new husband online only a week prior to the wedding. They first got to know each other online, and eventually, the Dubai-based executive asked the media personality to fly out so they could meet face-to-face. It was supposed to be a spontaneous trip, but it turned into a major life commitment. Katie even described the experience as 'a wedding at first sight'.

The proposal itself was a grand romantic gesture staged at one of the world's most expensive hotels. Katie was spotted flaunting a massive diamond ring shortly after posting an image of Lee's proposal, which featured rose petals meticulously arranged on the floor to spell out: 'Will you marry me?'. The speed of the courtship has drawn comparisons to her previous relationships, yet the star insists this connection is unique. 'I'm just so happy with my person who is just as happy as I am,' she gushed. 'What we have, they haven't even invented the words for.'

The 'Richard Gere' of Sustainable Tech

While Katie is no stranger to the spotlight, her new husband has remained largely unnoticed until now. Lee Andrews is the CEO of Åura Group Future Urban Travel, a company focused on sustainable transport solutions. He has resided in the United Arab Emirates for over two decades, building a business portfolio that insiders suggest is worth millions. Some reports indicate his company equity could be valued as high as £733 million ($1 billion), placing him in an elite bracket of business leaders.

On social media, Lee has been equally effusive about his new bride. He shared a snap with Katie on his Instagram Stories, captioning it: 'When nobody will ever understand how this fairytale happened.' He later posted a photo of his legs, referring to Katie as his wife and writing: 'When your wife just loves a man's legs.' Katie, clearly smitten, uploaded a photo with her new husband, captioning it: 'My real-life Richard Gere.'

A 'Fairytale' Wedding With Zero Guests

The ceremony took place at the iconic Burj Al Arab, a venue synonymous with ultimate luxury. Weddings at this 'seven-star' location are known to be extravagant affairs, with bespoke packages often starting from roughly £50,000 ($68,000) for a basic ceremony. However, this particular event was notably intimate.

A witness to the vows revealed that no guests were present, with the couple exchanging their promises alone. 'Katie couldn't stop smiling; she seemed so taken with Lee,' the insider noted. The absence of family and friends highlights the spontaneous nature of the event, a stark contrast to her previous, highly publicised weddings to Peter Andre, Alex Reid, and Kieran Hayler.

Family Fears and the Ex-Factor

The sudden nuptials have reportedly sent shockwaves through Katie's inner circle. Her relatives are said to be worried that she might be 'moving too fast' following her recent separation from JJ Slater, which occurred only weeks earlier. A source disclosed that the family only discovered the engagement through Instagram announcements and were left 'stunned' as they had not yet been introduced to Lee. 'It came as a massive shock,' the source admitted.

The family was reportedly already 'upset' about the split with JJ, a breakup that had been the subject of speculation before Christmas but wasn't confirmed until January. Addressing the split on her podcast earlier this month, Katie said: 'I don't want to waste my time. You know, if I'm not loved up and it's not going, these are mistakes I've made in the past. You stay, just go along, and then it ends up getting nasty.'

Meanwhile, JJ Slater is reportedly 'blindsided' by the engagement news and has unfollowed Katie Price on Instagram, signalling a definitive end to their chapter.