KATIE Price’s concerned family even “haven’t met” her new fiance yet, and fear she’s “moving too fast” after her split from JJ Slater just weeks ago.
Mum-of-five, Katie, 47, sent fans wild yesterday when she announced she was set to get married for a FOURTH time.
Katie‘s latest whirlwind romance is with Dubai-based businessman Lee Andrews.
The star announced the big news that she had got engaged again on her Instagram stories yesterday, leaving fans shocked.
The post included a picture of rose petals arranged to read “will you marry me?”.
Katie also showed off her huge new diamond engagement ring.
But The Sun can reveal that fans aren’t the only ones to find out about the reality star’s surprise engagement on Instagram – according to sources, her family did too.
An insider exclusively told us: “The family found out about the engagement on Instagram – they were stunned.
“It came as a massive shock to them all.”
Our source added: “Katie’s family are so worried as it’s all happening so fast.
“They were upset when she split with JJ and now they haven’t even met this new man and she’s engaged.”
The Sun has contacted Katie’s representative for comment.
Katie’s family’s concern comes as this latest engagement is her NINTH – and will be her FOURTH marriage.
It comes as the star shocked fans further when she unveiled her latest tattoo today.
Posting on Instagram Stories, her new fiance Lee shared a sweet pic of the couple holding hands.
However, on Katie’s left hand you can clearly see his name inked on it.
SPLITTING FROM JJ – JUST WEEKS AGO
It was only a few weeks ago that Katie was in a relationship with JJ Slater.
But, after a lot of speculation, she very recently confirmed they had parted ways.
“I don’t wanna waste my time,” Katie bluntly said on her podcast.
“You know, if I’m not loved up and it’s not going, these are mistakes I’ve made in the past.
“You stay, just go along, and then it ends up getting nasty.
“Yeah. And I don’t want that. So I’d rather have nipped it in the bud sooner rather than later.
“But yeah, I was there at Christmas, because, you know, the family and stuff, because it was already arranged, but it was over ages ago, really.”
JJ’S REACTION TO ENGAGEMENT NEWS
As news that his ex had got engaged just weeks after their split, JJ fled the country for some time alone.
The Married At First Sight star shared a clip of himself going on a hike on a winter sun break.
He set the short video to Drake‘s song Do Not Disturb.
This could be his way of saying he needs some time to think after his ex’s shock news.
JJ wrote over the top of the clip: “Staying on track even when daily routine changes.
“Simple, achievable and enjoyable plans put together, all I have to do is do the work.”
Katie Price’s relationship history
We take a look back at the highs and lows of Katie Price’s relationship history.
1996-1998: Katie got engaged to Gladiators star Warren Furman – aka Ace – with a £3,000 ring. But their relationship didn’t make it as far as ‘I do’.
1998-2000: Katie described Dane Bowers as ‘the love of her life’ but she broke up with the singer after he allegedly cheated on her.
2001: Footballer Dwight Yorke is the father of Katie’s eldest child Harvey. He has had very little to do with his son throughout his life.
2002: Rebounding from Dwight, Katie famously had one night of passion with Pop Idol star Gareth Gates, allegedly taking his virginity.
2002-2004: Katie was dating Scott Sullivan when she entered the jungle for I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!. He threatened to “punch Peter’s lights out” when chemistry blossomed between her and Peter Andre.
2004-2009: The jungle romance resulted in Katie marrying Aussie pop star Peter. They had two kids, Junior and Princess, before their bitter split in 2009.
2010-2011: Fresh from her break-up with Peter, Katie enjoyed a whirlwind relationship and marriage with cage fighter Alex Reid. They split 20 months after their Las Vegas wedding.
2011: Katie briefly dated model Danny Cipriani… but it ended as quickly as it begun.
2011-2012: They didn’t speak the same language, but Katie got engaged to Argentinian model Leandro Penna in 2011. He later fled home to South America.
2012-2018: Wedding bells rang once more after Katie met Kieran Hayler in 2013. They had two kids together, Jett and Bunny, before their break-up and divorce.
2018-2019: Katie moved on quickly with Kris Boyson. They had an on-off romance for one year and even got engaged. They split for good in 2019.
2019: Katie was linked to Charles Drury during her on-off relationship with Kris. Charles, who also dated Lauren Goodger, has always denied being in “official relationship” with her.
2020-2023: Car salesman Carl Woods took a shine to Katie in 2020. Their relationship was up and down for three years. They broke up for a final time last year.
2024-2026: After weeks of rumours, Katie confirmed her relationship with Married At First Sight star JJ Slater in February 2024. The pair split in January 2026 after two years together.
2026: Katie shocked fans when she revealed she is engaged to businessman Lee Andrews.