Katie Price sparked a frenzy among fans after sharing a daring new photograph while enjoying the sunshine at home, just hours after claiming husband Lee Andrews had finally been released from a Dubai prison.
The former glamour model, 48, posed topless in her swimming pool wearing only a tiny pair of purple bikini bottoms. With her back turned to the camera, Katie showed off her tattoo collection, including the angel wings inked across her back, and simply captioned the image with a lipstick kiss emoji.
The revealing post came after weeks of turmoil surrounding Lee Andrews, 43, who was jailed in Dubai last month over fraud allegations and was reportedly facing a £140,000 bill to secure his release.
According to reports, Lee has now been freed and even FaceTimed Katie shortly after leaving prison. A source said: “Lee is out.”
However, insiders claim the reunion has not erased Katie’s concerns. After refusing to contribute towards the reported £140,000 needed for his release, she is said to have demanded answers from her husband.
A friend claimed: “Of course she has heard the discourse surrounding him, and she’s not stupid. She knows the optics aren’t great if she stays with this man.
“But as any woman who has been love-bombed knows, it’s hard to leave when you’re being treated so well. For whatever reason, she still loves him and is hugely physically attracted to him.
“But make no bones about it: Lee is a conman and a fraud and there must be consequences to his despicable actions. She must leave this man.”
Katie had previously travelled to Dubai after learning of Lee’s arrest and believed she would only need around £6,500 to help secure his freedom. However, she later discovered the figure had reportedly risen to £140,000 due to another legal matter linked to property.
Lee allegedly suggested setting up a GoFundMe campaign, but Katie was said to have rejected the idea outright, telling him: “No-one will do that for you, Lee, trust me. Everyone hates you.”
The drama has also alarmed those closest to the TV personality. Sources claim her family are increasingly worried about her wellbeing and the amount of time she has spent away from her children while supporting Lee overseas.
Her sister Sophie previously delivered a brutal verdict on the businessman after he failed to appear for a planned Good Morning Britain interview.
“He is massively mugging you off and he has done it publicly on live TV,” Sophie told Katie.
She later added: “I can’t even say his name, because he winds me up, I think he is a fking dkhead on Instagram if I am honest and I think you deserve better Kate.”
Despite mounting criticism, Katie has remained adamant she will not hand over money to her husband.
“I’ve made it clear to Lee, I will never give him money, I’ll never give a man money, I’ve done it all my life, I’ve always been the breadwinner,” she said.
“This is real, this is real life; this is my life. It has been a tough few weeks, don’t get me wrong. But I’ve still stayed strong through it all, and I have a smile on my face.
“Some people might not like my choices, but I’m not living for everyone else. I know people have been calling me stupid, I see all the trolling, I hear it. I am not stupid.”
Katie’s marriage has faced repeated scrutiny, with several of Lee’s former partners publicly warning her against trusting him or giving him money. One ex alleged she lost £123,000 after investing in one of his businesses, while another former fiancée also spoke out online.
Following a face-to-face meeting with one of Lee’s ex-partners in Dubai, Katie admitted: “My eyes have been opened. I just need some time to think. I still cannot end things with Lee until I’ve spoken to him, but that was a lot.”
