Peter Andre has forcefully pushed back against claims made by Katie Price's new husband, Lee Andrews, who recently asserted that he has adopted all five of Price's children. The singer's representatives have labeled the statements as completely false, especially regarding his two children he shares with the former glamour model.
The controversy erupted after Andrews, who married Price in a whirlwind Dubai ceremony earlier this year, made a series of startling claims in a paid video message to a fan. In the clip, the self-proclaimed businessman stated he has adopted Price's five children and that the couple is currently trying for a baby of their own.
Price, 48, stunned followers when she announced her marriage to Andrews just weeks after they first met online. The union has been shrouded in controversy, particularly after Andrews, 43, was detained at Al Awir Central Prison in Dubai on fraud allegations, though he has since been released.
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Despite his recent release, Andrews has not yet traveled to the United Kingdom, and reports indicate he faces a travel ban that prevents him from leaving the United Arab Emirates. This means he has reportedly never met any of Price's children in person.
In the Cameo video, which fans can purchase for approximately £26, Andrews said: "I haven't got children, but we're trying. I've adopted five of them. I love my wife and I love her children". He further described the children as a "handful" in subsequent remarks.
However, Andre, who shares two children with Price—son Junior, 21, and daughter Princess, 19—has made his position unequivocally clear. The Mysterious Girl singer's representative issued a blistering statement dismissing the adoption claims.
The spokesperson branded Andrews' comments as "categorically untrue" and "yet another lie" from the self-proclaimed millionaire. They further clarified the situation regarding Princess and Junior, telling Metro: "They haven't even met him!".
Sources close to Price's eldest children have also confirmed that they have never met Andrews in person. There were earlier claims that Andrews had met some of the children, but these were denied by representatives who clarified he had only interacted with them via FaceTime.
The situation has reportedly left Price feeling "absolutely shaken," according to insiders. One source claimed the reality star is beginning to reassess her relationship after realizing some of Andrews' claims "don't quite add up".
Concerns about the marriage have been mounting since the couple's swift nuptials in January. Friends and family reportedly expressed worry about Andrews' motives when he failed to join Price in the UK following the wedding. It later emerged that a travel ban prevented him from leaving the UAE.
Price has not yet publicly commented on her husband's adoption claims. However, she had previously stated she would not introduce Andrews to her children until she knew him better. The mother of five has a history of protecting her children from the public eye, particularly regarding new relationships.
Andre, 53, has maintained his stance firmly while taking a measured approach publicly. On social media, he cryptically addressed the situation, suggesting the strong response was not initiated by him. This is not the first time Andrews' remarks about Price's children have caused controversy.
Earlier this year, he claimed to have formed a strong bond with Price's family despite the geographical distance. He also previously alleged to have met some of her children, only for representatives to deny these claims. The confusion has led to increased scrutiny of Andrews' statements and his intentions regarding Price's family.
Note on sources: Information in this article has been compiled from multiple UK news outlets reporting on this developing story, including The Mirror, Yorkshire Live, Daily Record, London Evening Standard, Daily Star, and other credible media sources.