Lee Andrews, the estranged husband of Katie Price, has sparked speculation he was released from a Dubai jail after returning to Instagram on Monday.
The 43-year-old has been locked up twice this year in Dubai's Al-Awir jail on various fraud charges. His social media profile became active again on Monday night, fueling rumors of his release from custody in the United Arab Emirates.
Price, 48, parted ways from Andrews in early September after eight months of marriage. The television personality and former glamour model ended the relationship after discovering he had just £2.22 in his bank account despite claiming to be a millionaire.
Taking to his Instagram stories on Monday night, Andrews appeared to take a swipe at his wife by sharing a clip of Halsey's 2018 track Without Me. The clip featured the lyrics: "Does it ever get lonely? Thinking you could live without me."
Following the video post, Andrews updated his biography on the platform, changing it from "Katie Price's Husband" to "Britain's Bad Boy." He also unfollowed Price on Instagram, although her profile later remained the only account listed in his following list.
Andrews also liked a post published by The Sun regarding Price's upcoming television appearance on the show Celebrity Handcuffed, in which she will be handcuffed to politician Suella Braverman. Andrews joined Price's daughter Princess in liking the social media post about the new career move.
Instagram comedian Lily D, who posts under the handle councilestatequeen and describes herself as a Lee Andrews enthusiast, sparked the initial speculation over his return. The Daily Mail has approached Andrews for comment regarding his status.
Relaunch of Cameo profile
Another hint at his potential release came with the reactivation of his account on Cameo, a video sharing platform that allows fans to purchase personalized video messages from public figures. Andrews originally launched the account in June to capitalize off his self-professed notoriety.
When he first launched his page, Andrews charged £41.74 per video message. The reactivated profile features a banner stating "Just Came Back!" and lists updated fees of £40.73 for a personal message or £739.89 for a business video.
The online activity follows months of detention in Dubai's Al-Awir jail, a central correctional facility located in the United Arab Emirates. Price has since spoken out about the emotional toll of the marriage and his subsequent incarceration.
Breakdown of eight-month marriage
Last month, Price broke her silence regarding their separation during an appearance on the morning television show Good Morning Britain, hosted by Susanna Reid and Ed Balls. Speaking on the broadcast, Price declared that Andrews had "scammed her heart" and branded their marriage "embarrassing."
During the interview, Price described feeling deceived by her former partner. "I feel embarrassed because I feel he scammed my heart. Do you know what I mean?" she told the hosts. "I feel like he scammed my heart and stole my trust that I had, and me defending a man constantly because he made me believe that, 'Kate, come on, you know I'm not like this'."
Although Andrews had claimed to hold $50 million in a cryptocurrency account, Price discovered he had only $3, which equals £2.22. Addressing the financial discrepancy, Price emphasized that the emotional deception hurt more than any financial loss. "He hasn't scammed me for money, but I feel he has scammed me because he fabricated a person that doesn't exist," she said.
Price also disclosed details regarding jewelry given during their time together. She revealed that a ring Andrews claimed was valued at £72,000 was assessed at just £5,000 when she attempted to insure it.
Reflecting on his repeated promises while behind bars, Price expressed her frustration. "I love him, but who is he? I love the man I met, but I just can't take it. I'm not stupid, you know. I've been stupid. Well, obviously, I was stupid to fall for him. I've heard the same thing. I've heard it for nine months. I've heard it. He's been in prison for two and a half months. I've heard from day one he was being extradited back to England. I've heard the same story every day. I'm coming out tomorrow. I'm coming out tomorrow... There's only so much I can take," she stated.
Prison voice note and financial claims
During the Good Morning Britain broadcast, presenters also played a voice note sent by Andrews from prison, in which he acknowledged the end of their marriage and stated that divorce is for the best.
"I never throw Kate under the bus. I do feel that that's happened to me, and it looks like there's profit to be made from her side," Andrews said in the audio clip. "And obviously, some things have happened recently while I've been in civil jail. I'm not being convicted of any crimes, nor am I a criminal."
Andrews maintained that he has funds and claimed Price was exposing the wrong amount in a wrong wallet, adding that personal finances should remain between husband and wife. He concluded the message by saying: "As far as filing divorce, I think that's probably the best thing for it... I love Kate and always will."
After hearing the lengthy recording, Price shook her head and described the situation as exhausting. "It is exhausting, and I'm sitting here listening and I'm just shaking my head because where do I start?" she said.
Price added that she believed he had genuine feelings at times despite his behavior. "I do believe he did [love me], and I think he's got himself in such a situation where I think where he copy and pastes what he says to women, that he actually did fall from it," she explained.
Following the split and his ongoing legal troubles in Dubai, Price has consulted a divorce lawyer to formally dissolve the marriage.
