After nearly two weeks of heart-wrenching uncertainty, Katie Price has finally heard from her husband Lee Andrews, ending a tense period of fear and speculation. The 47-year-old former glamour model revealed that Lee, 43, called her from Al Awir prison in Dubai this morning, claiming he has been detained on suspicion of espionage.
It marks the first time the couple have spoken since his disappearance, which began when Lee sent Katie a chilling video showing him hooded and with his hands tied, allegedly taken to a “black site” as he tried to fly back to London to be with her.
Speaking to The Sun, Katie said:
“I have found him — he is alive, and he is okay. I told him how worried I had been and told him I loved him. It was very rushed, but he said the authorities out there thought he was a spy. I don’t know much more than that right now.”
The call coincided with a bittersweet day for Katie, who was celebrating her eldest son Harvey’s 24th birthday while finally learning her husband was safe.
Lee’s Dubai Detention
Lee’s father, Peter Andrews, confirmed that his son has been arrested and is currently in custody, although he is unsure of the exact charges. The British Foreign Office has reiterated that consular officials are supporting the family and are in contact with UAE authorities.
Al Awir Central Prison, sometimes nicknamed “Dubai’s Alcatraz,” is notorious for its harsh conditions, housing dangerous criminals alongside expatriates, including British citizens. Former detainees describe overcrowded cells, harsh treatment, and unsanitary conditions — all realities Lee now faces. Reports suggest he shares rooms with up to 15 men, sleeping on bunk beds and the floor.
Social Media Mysteries
Adding intrigue to the case, Lee appeared to remain active on social media during his disappearance, following a glamorous American woman, Mari Sol, on Instagram. How he managed to interact with social media while in custody remains unexplained, but his father confirmed Lee had moved his belongings out of his apartment into Peter’s home prior to his arrest.
Katie previously admitted the ordeal had taken an emotional toll, posting heartbroken messages on social media:
“Without you… When I see you… When I’m with you… I choose you and I’ll choose you over and over and over. Without pause, without a doubt, in a heartbeat I’ll keep choosing you.”
Ongoing Legal Matters
Dubai police have confirmed that Lee is the subject of multiple arrest warrants, mainly related to fraud, though the espionage claim was reportedly mentioned during his initial detention. Katie and her supporters now wait anxiously, hoping that Lee will soon be released. Sources suggest he could pay a four-figure fine to secure his freedom as early as Monday.
For now, Katie remains at home, drawing strength from the brief phone call and from her children, while the world watches and waits for updates on what has been a terrifying and bewildering sequence of events.
