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Katie Price shocked fans May 18 by declaring her husband Lee Andrews officially missing in Dubai after five days without contact. The British reality TV star, 47, fears the 43-year-old businessman may have been kidnapped at the border.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Last Contact: Wednesday, May 13 via FaceTime with ties around his hands
- Official Status: Declared missing person after report filed at British Embassy in Dubai
- Missing Duration: Five days with no contact from location disabled at 10:03 PM
- Foreign Office Support: UK authorities confirmed assisting family and coordinating with local Dubai authorities
The Disturbing Final Contact
Katie Price revealed the alarming last conversation with her husband on Wednesday evening. During a FaceTime call, Lee Andrews appeared distressed with what she described as ties around his hands while he sat in a van.
In a whispered voice, Andrews told her: “They’re coming for me now, they’re coming for me. I’ve got to go.” His location services then disconnected at 10:03 PM, marking the final moment of contact before the disappearance.
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The alarming nature of the footage led Price to suspect foul play. She immediately contacted Dubai Police and began a desperate search, reaching out to authorities across the Emirates.
Good Morning Britain Absence Triggered Alarm
The crisis began when Lee Andrews failed to show up for his scheduled appearance on ITV’s Good Morning Britain on Tuesday. Price said he initially claimed he needed an “exit stamp” to leave Dubai and complete some business matters.
Price stated that GMB producers spoke with the Foreign Office, which revealed a British man matching Andrews’s name and date of birth had been detained. The celebrity was initially reassured by Andrews through voice notes denying it was him.
However, when he failed to board subsequent flights and contact ceased entirely, Price escalated concerns to authorities and filed the missing person report with the British Embassy in Dubai.
Timeline and Key Facts
| Event | Details |
| Wedding Date | January 2026 in Dubai, days after engagement |
| Last Appearance UK | Andrews had not visited Price in UK since wedding |
| May 13 Final Contact | FaceTime call at Dubai-Oman border, location disabled 10:03 PM |
| May 18 Declaration | Officially declared missing person report filed |
| May 19 Status | Foreign Office actively supporting family coordination |
“We are supporting the family of a British man and are in contact with the local authorities.”
— Foreign Office Spokesperson, Statement to ITV News
Price’s Growing Concerns Over Unexcused Absences
Katie Price, now in her fourth marriage after unions with Peter Andre, Alex Reid, and Kieran Hayler, expressed frustration that Andrews had never visited her in the UK despite repeated promises. She questioned his inability to leave Dubai and demanded transparency about his legal status.
On her podcast last week, Price said: “If you can’t fly out of Dubai for whatever reason just tell me. If he doesn’t come to England, I want answers. Just tell me what’s going on.” Followers questioned whether Andrews was on a no-fly list, sparking controversy about his background.
Price made clear on social media that she would not return to Dubai to search in person, citing her family commitments and five children in the UK. Her refusal to travel raised questions about the marriage’s stability even before the disappearance.
What Happens Next for the Investigation?
The British Foreign Office has confirmed active involvement, working directly with Dubai authorities to locate Lee Andrews. Criminal Investigation Department officers in Dubai are searching detention facilities across the emirate, but have found no record of his detainment anywhere in the country.
Price stated that detectives have checked every possible detention location without success. The mystery deepens because there is no official record of where Andrews has gone.
Celebrity figures including reality star Luisa Zissman have publicly stated intentions to travel to Dubai to help in the search. The case continues to unfold as authorities investigate whether Andrews has been kidnapped, disappeared voluntarily, or encountered foul play at the Dubai-Oman border on May 13.
Sources
- ITV News – Foreign Office statement on supporting British man missing in Dubai family
- The Sun – Missing person report filed at British Embassy with family coordination
- Entertainment Weekly – Katie Price details final FaceTime call at border detention
