Katie Price has stunned fans once again after announcing her engagement to Dubai-based entrepreneur Lee Andrews – a man who was publicly praising his ex-wife as “the perfect woman” less than two years ago.

The former glamour model, 47, revealed on Friday that she had accepted a lavish proposal from Lee while holidaying in Dubai, making him her ninth fiancé.

Lee, originally from Manchester, has lived in Dubai for more than two decades and regularly showcases a luxury lifestyle on social media. According to his Instagram bio, he is the CEO of Aura Group Future Urban Travel 2027 and describes himself as an investor in a hybrid fitness venture linked to space technology.

But long before his whirlwind romance with Katie, Lee had been married for several years to personal trainer and fitness coach Dina Taji, 41, whom he met at a gym in Dubai in early 2020.

At the time, Lee spoke openly online about how deeply he admired Dina, calling her “a beautiful human being” and saying she was “my person” whom he loved unconditionally. In one post shared just 18 months ago, he wrote that choosing a life partner was “sacred”, adding that Dina deserved nothing but love and respect.

Lee also revealed that their relationship began while both of them were still with other partners, describing the situation as emotionally complex but handled with “respect” until the timing was right. He spoke at length about falling not only for Dina, but for her family and the wider Arabic culture, praising their generosity, kindness and values.

In various interviews and online discussions, Lee described Dina as the woman he “was meant to be with”, saying many of his happiest moments in life were spent quietly by her side, rather than partying or chasing attention. He admitted that marriage could be challenging, but insisted that their bond was built on deep friendship and mutual growth.

Dina, who also runs a large-scale cat rescue operation in the UAE, has previously spoken about overcoming significant personal struggles, including weight gain, eating disorders and injuries, before rebuilding her life through fitness and animal welfare.

Despite those declarations of devotion, Lee has now moved on – and just days after Katie confirmed her split from former boyfriend JJ Slater, she proudly showed off a huge diamond engagement ring online, leaving fans questioning how quickly both their pasts were left behind.