Katie Price Announces Ninth Engagement After Dubai Romance

Katie Price, the British media personality and former glamour model, has once again captured headlines with the announcement of her ninth engagement, this time to Dubai-based businessman Lee Andrews. The news broke on January 23, 2026, when Price, 47, shared a series of lavish Instagram posts revealing both her new fiancé and the extravagant proposal that marked the latest chapter in her eventful romantic history.

According to The Sun and other outlets, the engagement took place in Dubai earlier that week. Price posted images on her Instagram stories showing a giant diamond ring, a decadent chocolate cake, and a sea of red rose petals spelling out, “Will you marry me Katie?” around a hotel hot tub. One particularly telling photo featured Price’s hand atop her partner’s, displaying a fresh tattoo of her name inked on his skin—a gesture that left fans buzzing about the identity of her mystery man.

Speculation ended swiftly as Lee Andrews was identified as Price’s new fiancé. Andrews, as reported by The Sun, is the CEO of Aura Group Future Urban Travel 2027 and an investor in Space X Hybrid Fitness. His verified Instagram profile, which boasts over 104,000 followers, features candid gym shots, modeling photos, and now, images celebrating his engagement to Price. Notably, his social media profile follows only one person: Katie Price herself. Andrews also shared the same engagement snaps on his own Instagram stories, tagging Price with an engagement ring emoji and posting the first photo of the two as a couple.

The proposal itself was nothing short of cinematic. Alongside the rose petals and diamond ring, Price posted a picture of the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel with the caption, “My Richard Gear swept me off my feet. Manifesting does work,” referencing the romantic archetype played by Richard Gere in countless films. The couple celebrated with champagne, strawberries, and chocolate cake, as seen in the Instagram posts, with the dessert plate itself inscribed with the words “Marry Me?”

Price’s whirlwind engagement comes hot on the heels of a public split from her previous partner, JJ Slater, a star of Married at First Sight UK. The breakup, which Price addressed candidly on her podcast The Katie Price Show in January 2026, was not as recent as many believed. She clarified, “I don’t wanna 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. Yeah. And I don’t want that. So I’d rather have nipped it in the bud sooner rather than later. But yeah, I was there at Christmas, because, you know, the family and stuff, because it was already arranged, but it was over ages ago, really.”

Addressing rumors about the reasons behind the breakup, Price was unequivocal. She dismissed speculation that the relationship ended due to ultimatums about marriage or children, stating, “There was no ultimatum. I think they said because I wouldn’t marry him or have a baby, that is a load of rubbish. And, if I’m honest, I love the guy but I’m not in love with him and what’s the point in carrying on the relationship?” According to OK! Magazine, Price and Slater had not been seen together on social media for months prior to Christmas, fueling breakup rumors that Price later confirmed.

In the days leading up to her engagement, Price had been dropping cryptic hints about her romantic outlook on Instagram. Among the posts was the reflection, “Real intimacy isn’t built in bedrooms but in conversations where your raw thoughts, fears, and truths are met with love, patience, and a desire to understand.” Another quote she shared read, “They say falling in love takes time. But it’s not true. Falling in love only takes the right person—the one who knows exactly what you need, without having to ask.” She also referenced advice from her mother, posting, “My mum always says when you meet the male version of yourself is when you meet the love of your life.”

This engagement marks Price’s ninth and could become her fourth marriage if she and Andrews make it down the aisle. Her previous marriages—to Peter Andre (2005–2009), Alex Reid (2010–2012), and Kieran Hayler (2013–2021)—were all highly publicized. Price has also been engaged to Warren Furman, Scott Sullivan, Leandro Penna, Kris Boyson, and Carl Woods, though those relationships ended before wedding bells could ring.

Price’s romantic life has long been a subject of media fascination, but recent years have also seen her open up about personal struggles, including health issues. On a recent episode of her podcast, she addressed her unexplained weight loss, saying, “I know I look gaunt—hence why I’m going to the doctors tomorrow. I don’t know how many times I have to say people, ‘Yes I know I’ve lost weight,’ and there’s obviously a reason, I said it to the doctor. We all know that we’re trying to sort it all out and as soon as I know then I’ll let everyone know.”

Despite these challenges, Price’s social media presence remains upbeat and aspirational. Her references to “manifesting” and the serendipity of finding love again suggest a renewed optimism. The Dubai proposal, with all its theatrical flourishes, seems to embody Price’s approach to both romance and public life: bold, unapologetic, and never short on spectacle.

Reactions to the engagement have been predictably mixed. Fans flooded both Price’s and Andrews’ social media accounts with messages of congratulations and well-wishes, while skeptics questioned the speed of the new relationship following Price’s split from Slater. Still, Price appears undeterred by public scrutiny, choosing instead to celebrate her happiness and share it with her millions of followers.

As for Lee Andrews, little is known about his life outside of his business ventures and recent romance with Price. His role as CEO and investor, along with his active social media presence, hints at a public persona comfortable with the spotlight—a trait he may need, given the intense attention that comes with being part of Price’s world.

Whether this engagement leads to a fourth wedding or simply another chapter in Katie Price’s storied love life, one thing is certain: she remains a master at capturing public fascination, one headline at a time.