KATIE Price may now face a lengthy legal battle to maintain hold of her personal fortune as she prepares for a messy divorce battle with Lee Andrews.
Pals of the star last night said she remained in a “buoyant mood”, however, after finally calling time on her eight month marriage.
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Her friends and family are also said to be “deeply relieved” by the news, whilst a Sun poll – commissioned in the wake of this newspaper revealing the union was over – showed 93 per cent of readers believe she has made the right decision.
Last night a pal added: “Although this marriage has been played out so publicly, and followed by people online every step of the way, it was real to Katie.
“She went into it with an open heart and mind, and no agenda. But now she realises things could turn nasty and the worry is Lee may fight for some of her money as they had no pre-nup in place.
“Right now though, she is focusing on her family and her career, and has some exciting things lined-up.”
The couple married within 10 days of meeting in January, making the relationship legally binding in a Dubai court the following month.
A UAE judge oversaw their nuptials, and they were handed a wedding certificate.
Lee is understood to have been informed by WhatsApp on Monday that the relationship was over.
Family barrister Rhianna Manani from No.5 Chambers tells The Sun: “The fact they married abroad doesn’t necessarily make it any less valid here, but it will depend on whether the correct legal requirements were followed where they married.
“If the marriage is recognised, Katie may face another hurdle: you generally have to be married for at least a year before you can apply for divorce in England and Wales.
“An annulment isn’t simply a quick alternative to divorce, and this marriage could involve some complex factors.
“There may, for example, be a suggestion that Lee’s conduct has had a negative impact on Katie’s earning capacity.
“If that were established and considered relevant by the court, it could potentially be taken into account when determining what Lee may be entitled to financially.
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“Lee being in prison doesn’t automatically prevent her from taking legal steps, but with an overseas marriage and a spouse currently behind bars abroad, the legal position may not be entirely straightforward.
“Even without a pre-nup, the fact that this appears to have been an incredibly short marriage would be relevant in the event of any dispute about finances.”
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Speaking on Good Morning Britain today, Susanna Reid and Ed Balls invited the alleged conman onto the sofa for his first TV interview.
Lee also looks likely to continue raking it in on personalised messaging app, Cameo, once he is released from Al Awir prison where he has remained holed-up for the past eight weeks.
The couple’s marriage, which was plagued by unsavoury headlines pertaining to the Dubai-based businessman’s dodgy dealings, has dominated social media for much of the year.
IT’S ALL OVER IN 8 MONTHS
By Ellie Henman
JANUARY 23, 2026: Katie announces she is engaged to Andrews just days after meeting him.
JANUARY 25: The former glamour model marries Andrews in a Dubai hotel and shares photographs of their big day with The Sun.
JANUARY 27: Andrews is exposed as a Walter Mitty who faked AI pics with celebrities, lied about top jobs and is on a travel ban.
JANUARY 28: Andrews’ ex Alana Percival and a business associate Crystal Janke warn Katie that Andrews is a conman and urge her to leave him.
FEBRUARY 17: Katie and Andrews legalise their marriage inside Abu Dhabi’s civil family court.
MARCH 3: In an interview with The Sun, Katie insists Andrews isn’t a con artist and claims he showed her proof of his wealth.
MARCH 27: In a shock U-turn, Andrews admits he did lie on his CV and blames his PA.
MAY 17: Andrews is listed as a missing person after telling Katie he was kidnapped in Dubai.
MAY 18: The Sun’s Clemmie Moodie’s bombshell investigation proves Andrews is a con artist after she invests £1,000 with him. And he has still not repaid her.
MAY 27: Katie confirms Andrews has been arrested in Dubai as he calls her from prison.
JUNE 12: Andrews is freed from Al Awir prison and Katie vows to interrogate him over the scam allegations.
JULY 11: Andrews is arrested again in Dubai put back in jail and is told he will need to pay a £120,000 fine to be released.
JULY 17: In a fresh twist, Andrews’ dad Peter is arrested and sent to the same prison over alleged fraud.
JULY 23: Clemmie Moodie releases the Lee Andrews files which expose him once and for all.
AUGUST 31: Katie removes her wedding ring as Andrews remains behind bars.
SEPTEMBER 1: She confirms to pals she is dumping Andrews after gaining access to his crypto account containing just £2.22. Katie calls in top divorce lawyer.