Katie Price, 47, declared her husband Lee Andrews officially missing on May 18 after five days without contact. Andrews was last heard from on Wednesday, May 13, via a FaceTime call in which he allegedly appeared with ties around his hands. His phone location data stopped updating at 10:03 PM ET that night.
A source close to Price told The Sun she was mortified by suggestions the incident was connected to publicity, and said she remained in regular contact with Andrews' family. Sussex Police confirmed inquiries remain ongoing. As of Tuesday, May 19, 2026, no confirmed public update about his whereabouts has been released by any official authority.
The Sun's Fraud Allegations Against Lee Andrews
Recent reports by The Sun claim Lee Andrews is facing serious allegations including accusations of fraudulent behaviour made by a journalist. These claims have not been proven in court. The Sun alleged Andrews sent WhatsApp messages to journalist Clemmie Moodie in which he wrote: "YOU can tell the world Lee is not a scam!" and "Freaken' insulting, conman!"
The journalist also alleged that Andrews failed to repay £1,000 after an interaction between them. These claims remain part of media reporting and have not been independently verified.
AI-Generated Photos of Kim Kardashian and Elon Musk Rock Lee Andrews' Image
Andrews, who runs a company called Aura Group, has been accused of using fabricated images of Kim Kardashian to promote his business. The images appear to show Kardashian attending one of Andrews' events in Dubai and wearing a baseball cap featuring Aura branding alongside her own Skims logo. A source said to be close to Kardashian told The Sun: "Kim doesn't know him, the photo is faked. This happens to her all the time — she's never met or worked with this man."
Another image shared online appears to show Andrews posing with Elon Musk at an Aura Group event. The Sun reported that a reverse image search indicated the original photograph did not include either man, and multiple AI-detection tools reportedly suggested the image was likely generated or manipulated.
Lee Andrews' Mother Distances Herself From the Disappearance
Lee Andrews' mother has reportedly suggested she believes her son's disappearance may be one of Katie Price's publicity stunts rather than a genuine emergency — a claim that has added a further layer of confusion to an already deeply complicated situation. No statement has been issued by Dubai Police confirming any arrest, detention, or criminal investigation linked to Andrews.
Katie Price's Response — and the Good Morning Britain Interview That Never Was
Andrews was scheduled to appear alongside Katie Price on Good Morning Britain on May 12, 2026, but failed to board his flight to the UK. Dubai authorities told Price they could not find him anywhere in the country, and she has since stated she does not know whether he has been kidnapped.
Price had previously said Andrews told her he was at Dubai airport with his visa stamped and on his way to the UK for the planned television appearance — before contact was lost entirely. She described the situation on her podcast as having become "like a soap opera."
What Happens Next
The Lee Andrews missing case remains unresolved with significant conflicts between Price's public account, Andrews' family's version of events, unverified media reports about a Dubai villa sighting, and the ongoing fraud allegations. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has confirmed it is supporting the family and coordinating with local Dubai authorities. No official confirmation of Andrews' location, condition, or legal status has been made public as of May 19, 2026 ET.
