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Has Katie Price's ex been released from prison? Lee Andrews re-brands as 'Britain's Bad Boy' as he returns to Instagram, likes photos of his former flame and takes a swipe at her with break-up song

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Farmer, C. (2026, October 6). Has Katie Price's ex been released from prison? Lee Andrews re-brands as 'Britain's Bad Boy' as he returns to Instagram, likes photos of his former flame and takes a swipe at her with break-up song. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/article-16186423/Katie-Prices-jailed-ex-Lee-Andrews-sparks-release-rumours-returns-Instagram-change-bio-Britains-Bad-Boy-likes-pictures-star-takes-swipe-break-song.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Lee Andrews, Katie Price's ex-husband, has reignited speculation about his release from prison in Dubai by returning to social media. On Monday, he reactivated his Instagram account and changed his bio to "Britain's Bad Boy," while also liking posts related to Katie Price. Additionally, he updated his Cameo page, which now charges £40.73 for a personalized video message. The article suggests that these actions hint at Lee Andrews potentially being released from jail but does not confirm this definitively.
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Lee Andrews, ex-husband of British model Katie Price, has been released from prison in Dubai after speculation over the past few days. Lee, 43, had been incarcerated twice this year on fraud charges following allegations that he pretended to be a millionaire despite having only £2.22 in his account. On Instagram, Lee changed his bio to "Britain's Bad Boy" and hinted at his release by sharing Halsey’s song *Without Me*, which includes lyrics suggesting loneliness without someone. He also activated his Cameo account again, indicating further plans post-release. In a recent Instagram post, Lee expressed frustration about his ordeal in Al-Awir jail, even mentioning having to shave his head and confirming he will try leaving the country once more despite previous travel bans.

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🔮 The former glamour model, 48, parted ways from her husband of eight months in early September after discovering 'he had just £2.22 in his account, despite claiming to be a millionaire' and being imprisoned for his trickery. The incarcerated scammer, 43, has been locked up in Dubai's Al-Awir jail twice this year on various fraud charges however speculation is now rife that he has been released after his Instagram account became active. Taking to his stories on Monday night, he appeared to take a swipe at his wife by sharing a clip of Halsey's 2018 track Without Me - which includes the lyrics; 'Does it ever get lonely? Thinking you could live without me'.
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The TV personality has since consulted a divorce lawyer, while Lee remains in prison in Dubai and delivered a voice note from behind bars saying the split is 'for the best' Instagram comedian and Lee Andrews-enthusiast Lily D, who goes by the handle councilestatequeen, launched speculation over his return Believing that he does love her she explained: 'I do believe he did, 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 continued: 'I love him, but who is he?
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🔮 The former glamour model, 48, parted ways from her husband of eight months in early September after discovering 'he had just £2.22 in his account, despite claiming to be a millionaire' and being imprisoned for his trickery. The incarcerated scammer, 43, has been locked up in Dubai's Al-Awir jail twice this year on various fraud charges however speculation is now rife that he has been released after his Instagram account became active. Taking to his stories on Monday night, he appeared to take a swipe at his wife by sharing a clip of Halsey's 2018 track Without Me - which includes the lyrics; 'Does it ever get lonely? Thinking you could live without me'.

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Katie Price's ex-husband Lee Andrews has sparked rumours he has been released from a Dubai jail after returning to Instagram on Monday. asserted
he → spark → Monday
The former glamour model, 48, parted ways from her husband of eight months in early September after discovering 'he had just £2.22 in his account, despite claiming to be a millionaire' and being imprisoned for his trickery. The incarcerated scammer, 43, has been locked up in Dubai's Al-Awir jail twice this year on various fraud charges however speculation is now rife that he has been released after his Instagram account became active. Taking to his stories on Monday night, he appeared to take a swipe at his wife by sharing a clip of Halsey's 2018 track Without Me - which includes the lyrics; 'Does it ever get lonely? Thinking you could live without me'. uncertain
you → part → me
Lee also changed his bio from 'Katie Price's Husband' to 'Britain's Bad Boy', while also liking a post by The Sun about Katie's upcoming stint on TV show Celebrity Handcuffed, in which she will be handcuffed to politician Suella Braverman Another hint at his release is the reactivation of his Cameo account, which he launched in June to capitalise off his self-professed 'notoriety' on the platform which allows fans to buy personalised video messages. asserted
fans → change → messages
Katie Price's ex-husband Lee Andrews has sparked rumours he has been released from a Dubai jail after returning to Instagram on Monday The former glamour model, 48, parted ways from her husband of eight months in early September after discovering 'he had just £2.22 in his account, despite claiming to be a millionaire' and being imprisoned for his trickery Taking to his stories on Monday night, he appeared to take a swipe at his wife by sharing a clip of Halsey's 2018 track Without Me - which includes the lyrics; 'Does it ever get lonely? Thinking you could live without me' uncertain
you → spark → me
When he first launched his page, with Lee was charging £41.74 per video, however the reactivated page -which has a ‘Just Came Back!’ banner - sees fees of £40.73 for a personal message or £739.89 for a business video. asserted
-which → launch → video
Despite his apparent swipes at his estranged wife, Kate remains the only account Lee follows on his Instagram account. asserted
Lee → estrange → account
Instagram comedian and Lee Andrews-enthusiast Lily D, who goes by the handle councilestatequeen, launched speculation over his return. asserted
who → go → return
Daily Mail has approached Lee for comment. asserted
Mail → approach → comment
Last month, Katie said Lee had 'scammed her heart' as she broke her silence on their split and branded their marriage 'embarrassing'. asserted
she → say → marriage
The TV personality has since consulted a divorce lawyer, while Lee remains in prison in Dubai and delivered a voice note from behind bars saying the split is 'for the best'. asserted
split → consult → best
Appearing on Good Morning Britain, Katie told hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls: 'I feel embarrassed because I feel he scammed my heart. asserted
he → appear → heart
Do you know what I mean? asserted
I → know → what
'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." asserted
I → feel → this
Lee had claimed he had $50million in a cryptocurrency account, but Katie recently found out he had just $3 (£2.22). asserted
he → claim → 3
She added: 'He hasn't scammed me for money, but I feel he has scammed me because he fabricated a person that doesn't exist.' asserted
that → add → person
At the beginning of the segment, they also played Lee's voice note from prison as he admitted: 'Divorce is for the best.' asserted
Divorce → play → best
Another hint at his release is the reactivation of his Cameo account, which he launched in June to capitalise off his self-professed 'notoriety' on the platform which allows fans to buy personalised video messages Lee joined Katie's daughter Princess in liking a new post from The Sun about her new career move Last month, Katie said Lee had 'scammed her heart' as she broke her silence on their split and branded their marriage 'embarrassing' He said: 'I never throw Kate under the bus. asserted
I → launch → bus
I do feel that that's happened to me, and it looks like there's profit to be made from her side. asserted
it → feel → side
And obviously, some things have happened recently while I've been in civil jail. asserted
I → happen → jail
I'm not being convicted of any crimes, nor am I a criminal. asserted
I → convict → crimes
Lee then claimed that he has 'funds' and Katie was 'exposing the wrong amount in a wrong wallet' and that personal finances should be 'between husband and wife.' asserted
finances → claim → husband
Ending the voice note, he said 'as far as filing divorce, I think that's probably the best thing for it... asserted
that → end → it
I love Kate and always will.' asserted
I → love → Kate
After hearing the lengthy voice note, Katie said: 'It is exhausting, and I'm sitting here listening and I'm just shaking my head because where do I start?' asserted
I → hear → head
The TV personality has since consulted a divorce lawyer, while Lee remains in prison in Dubai and delivered a voice note from behind bars saying the split is 'for the best' Instagram comedian and Lee Andrews-enthusiast Lily D, who goes by the handle councilestatequeen, launched speculation over his return Believing that he does love her she explained: 'I do believe he did, 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 continued: 'I love him, but who is he? asserted
he → consult → him
I love the man I met, but I just can't take it. asserted
I → love → it
I'm not stupid, you know. asserted
you → know → ?
Well, obviously, I was stupid to fall for him. asserted
I → fall → him
I've heard the same thing. asserted
I → hear → thing
I've heard it for nine months. asserted
I → hear → months
I've heard it. asserted
I → hear → it
I've heard from day one he was being extradited back to England. asserted
he → hear → England
'I've heard the same story every day. asserted
I → hear → story
I'm coming out tomorrow. asserted
I → come → ?
I'm coming out tomorrow... asserted
I → come → ?
There's only so much I can take.' asserted
I → be → ?
She also revealed that a ring Lee allegedly told her was worth £72,000 was valued at £5,000 when she attempted to have it insured. uncertain
it → reveal → 5,000
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