Imelda Marcos’ fetish for fiendishly expensive shoes was a running gag in the 1980s. But did you know that she was also something of a disco queen?
The image of a jet-setting Marcos in her Beltrami pumps boogieing with arms dealers at fashionable New York nightspots is one of the inspirations of David Byrne’s musical about the notorious former first lady of the Philippines, who sang on the campaign trail for her husband, Ferdinand E. Marcos, and ruled with an iron fist alongside him after he declared martial law and plunged his nation into a brutal dictatorship.
“Here Lies Love,” which is having its Los Angeles premiere at the Mark Taper Forum, traces the political power couple’s rise and fall through a series of dance cuts that capture the irrational hold charismatic leaders can have on a public — at least while the music is blasting.
Byrne, the ingenious Talking Heads co-founder, conceived the show and wrote the music and lyrics. Fatboy Slim, a Grammy Award-winning DJ, musician and record producer, contributed to the music. The score, a mix of lush disco and synth pop with hints of island breezes and karaoke camp, brings a club-like energy to the stage.
Aura Mayari and the company of “Here Lies Love” at the Mark Taper Forum.
(Jeff Lorch)
I first saw “Here Lies Love” at New York’s Public Theater in 2013, when the production, directed by Alex Timbers, was staged as an immersive dance party. Audience members moved along a shifting dance floor as the love story between Imelda, a beauty queen from the provinces, and Ferdinand, an ambitious senator accustomed to getting what he wants, sourly played out amid the backdrop of a traumatic national story.
This sung-through musical pulled off something of a coup of its own. As Ferdinand, now president and philandering husband, and Imelda, his embittered wife dripping in compensatory luxury, shore up their “conjugal dictatorship,” theatergoers discovered that, while partying to the seductive beat, a political dystopia was solidifying around them.
Imagine if, in “Evita,” audience members were invited to sing back up on the balcony as Eva Perón belts out “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina,” accompanying her in her last manipulative hurrah. “Here Lies Love” seemed to want its audience to leave with an aftertaste of cognitive dissonance.
Audiences don’t usually like being duped. But voters need to be continually reminded that when they go to bed with a strongman, they’ll likely wake up without healthcare or voting rights.
“Here Lies Love” at the Taper doesn’t follow the Public Theater’s staging or the similarly immersive Broadway production by Timbers that followed in 2023. It’s a more straightforward presentation that keeps audience members in their seats, except for a moment when uprising is in the air and a few theatergoers are conscripted to join the ecstatic rebellion.
Jeff Lorenz Garrido, from left, Joshua Dela Cruz, and Garrick Goce Macatangay in “Here Lies Love” at the Mark Taper Forum.
(Jeff Lorch)
Snehal Desai’s direction is politically clear-eyed and scrupulous. Corruption, authoritarianism and censorship, as we’re learning firsthand, scandal after constitutional scandal, are no laughing matter. The question is whether “Here Lies Love” can bear the scrutiny of a more traditional musical.
There’s not a traditional libretto, so the story is transmitted mostly through song lyrics. But stump speeches, rallying cries and the theatrical guidance of Imeldific (Aura Mayari, alum of Season 15 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race”) help flesh out the chronicle.
This emcee figure, a Taper innovation, replaces the DJ role of previous productions and establishes the show’s metatheatrical frame. The opening number, “American Troglodyte,” underscores the American imperial role in the story and provides Imdeldific with a satiric banner that doesn’t let a smiling superpower off the hook.
William Carlos Angulo’s choreography is unfailingly kinetic, but participating in a party is more energizing than watching one at a remove. Yet the political case of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos, a tale of celebrity and tyranny marching in lockstep, speaks so directly to our own time that I found myself gripped by the object lesson of this public saga, even if it’s not always easy to connect all the fragments, never mind distinguish between hard fact and fictional license.
I was particularly fascinated by the portrayal of Imelda (Reanne Acasio), whose political character seems to be shaped by personal disappointments and run-of-the-mill humiliations. Imelda is wounded not only by the philandering of Ferdinand (Chris Renfro) but by an even more painful injury inflicted by her first love, Ninoy Aquino (Joshua Dela Cruz), a politician determined to become the voice of his people.
Ninoy recognizes an essential incompatibility between them. Imelda lives for love while he has political work to do. He bids her adieu in the song “Opposite Attraction,” though fate will bring them together after Imelda and her husband gain power and Ninoy, as the leading opposition figure, becomes their prisoner and eventual victim of the chaos unleashed by their regime.
Joan Almedilla and the company of “Here Lies Love” at the Mark Taper Forum.
(Jeff Lorch)
Unfolding under the theatrical auspices of Imeldific, “Here Lies Love” retells the history of the Marcos years as a musical pageant. Imelda’s transformation, from shy, lowly country girl to “Iron Butterfly,” covering up her shame with jewelry from Tiffany and revealing a will every bit as hard as the diamonds she flaunts, is presented with music so catchy and compulsive that it has the force of historical inevitability
The grooves supplied by Byrne and Slim take not just the characters but the audience on a ride through a brutal anti-democratic period. Does the disco spectacle aesthetic treat this history too lightly?
The production seems wary of this criticism. A program note from dramaturg Ely Sonny Orquiza, attuned to the sensitivities of the large Filipino diaspora in Los Angeles, notes that the production, “featuring an all-Filipino cast and majority-AAPI creative team, is not intended as a definitive or comprehensive history, but as an entry point for dialogue and inquiry.”
The scale of damage perpetrated by the regime is still being collectively processed. One victim, Estrella Cumpas (Carol Angeli), makes the mistake of confronting Imelda, a childhood friend, and is taken into custody. She will have to stand in for thousands of others.
The design scheme certainly doesn’t want to spoil anyone’s good time. Arnel Sancianco’s sets, Marcella Barbeau’s lighting and the more glittering of Jaymee Ngernwichit’s costumes seem to place us in a retro Euro-style disco world, where fun is typically a function of the strength of the cocktails consumed.
But there’s a countermovement in the show, the People Power Revolution that gains momentum after the assassination of Nimoy. The funeral speech of his mother (Joan Almedilla) is turned into the galvanizing protest song, “Just Ask the Flowers,” in which something as basic as maternal love wakes the country to the madness around them. Desai, whose directorialwork at the Taper thus far has brought together rave and rebellion, smoothly merges the Dionysian frenzy of the music with the nonviolent revolution that ended Ferdinand Marcos’ protracted dictatorship in 1986.
Dela Cruz’s stirring Ninoy standing tall against the patriarchal savagery of Renfro’s Ferdinand and the petty vindictiveness of Acasio’s well-drawn Imelda is a powerful call to action. Byrne and Slim’s score insists that not even death can stop the beat of this democratic spirit.
The production points out at the end that another Marcos, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., Ferdinand and Imelda’s son, is now president. Perhaps the show’s final number can shed light: “God draws straight, but with crooked lines.”
‘Here Lies Love’
Where: Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave., L.A.
When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 7 p.m. Sundays. (Check for exceptions.) Ends April 5
KATIE Price appears to be planning to double down on defying her family’s warning about her husband – by marrying him for a second time.
The 47-year-old wed Lee Andrews last month in a whirlwind ceremony in Dubai just days after meeting in person.
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Katie Price posted about having another weddingCredit: InstagramShe wed Lee Andrews last monthCredit: Instagram/@wesleeeandrewsShe appears to be thinking about her second wedding dressCredit: BackGrid
Weeks after breaking up with Married At First Sight’s JJ Slater,Katie posted photos of her wedding proposal, with flowers spelling “Will you marry me?” at Dubai’s Burj Khalifa hotel.
He has not yet travelled to the UK to meet her family or kids.
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 eventually called it quits after a rocky marriage.
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 had married Dubai-based businessman Lee Andrews after a 48-hour engagement and only knowing him a week.
Kerry Katona and her boyfriend Paolo Margaglione enjoyed a night out in London this evening as they brushed off their drama with Katie PriceCredit: official.kerrykatona/BackgridThe couple enjoyed a trip to Dubai with Katie and her husband Lee last week, which ended in disasterCredit: wesleeeandrews/Instagram
The incident was the first time Kerry and her partner were meeting her best pal’s new man, following their whirlwind romance, with the trip turning sideways just hours in.
But seemingly not letting it get to them, Kerry and Paolo headed to the capital from their Cheshire home to celebrate her daughter Heidi’s 19th birthday.
Heading to celeb hotspot Sheesh Mayfair, Kerry enjoyed cocktails as she filmed herself dancing with Paolo.
Appearing in high spirits, the pair giggled as Kerry captioned the clip: “Mums and dads on the loose.
In another video, Kerry planted a kiss on Paolo, who beamed for the camera.
Kerry and Paolo headed to Dubai last week for a Valentine’s Day getaway, where they met close friend Katie and her husband Lee, who are on their honeymoon after a surprise wedding.
But yesterday, we revealed that the dad-of-two actually locked horns with Lee, who took a strike at him.
An onlooker told us: “Lee was having some cross words with Katie. He was acting in what appeared to be an aggressive manner.
“Paolo then appeared and stepped in. Lee seemed to be very angry and was shouting at him.
“It all got very heated and Lee threw some punches and one of them landed Paolo square on the head.”
The incident happened in a public part of the hotel where Kerry and Paolo had been staying, with onlookers seeing what went on.
Kerry is thought to not have been present at the time of the altercation.
Kerry and Katie have been friends for over two decades, with last week marking the first time the former met her pal’s new husbandCredit: wesleeeandrews/InstagramBut we revealed yesterday that Lee got physical with Paolo in an unexpected brawlCredit: wesleeeandrews/instagram
Kerry Katona’s boyfriend Paolo left Dubai ‘urgently’ hours after being struck by Katie Price’s husband Lee AndrewsCredit: InstagramKerry and Paolo met Katie and Lee in Dubai last week, as the latter couple were enjoying their honeymoonCredit: wesleeeandrews/InstagramKerry and Katie have been pals for over two decades, with the former meeting Katie’s new man for the first time in DubaiCredit: wesleeeandrews/Instagram
In her most recent New! Magazine column, Kerry revealed that Paolo had to leave their Dubai getaway ‘urgently’ after just a day in the country.
Despite the star describing it as a “work emergency”, The Sun’s revelation about Paolo and Lee’s bust up means that the former left just hours later.
Kerry wrote in her column: “Paolo and I travelled to Dubai for a romantic getaway for our first Valentine’s Day, where we had a mega-quick 20-minute catch up with Katie Price and her husband Lee.
“But unfortunately, during the trip, Paolo had to go back to the UK for a work emergency.
“I got to spend literally 14 hours with him before he had to leave, which meant I was left alone in Dubai, which we were both gutted about.“
Earlier today, we told how during Paolo’s 14 hours in Dubai, he crossed wires with Lee.
An onlooker said: “Lee was having some cross words with Katie. He was acting in what appeared to be an aggressive manner.
“Paolo then appeared and stepped in. Lee seemed to be very angry and was shouting at him.
“It all got very heated and Lee threw some punches and one of them landed Paolo square on the head.”
The incident happened in a public part of the hotel where Kerry and Paolo had been staying, with Kerry thought to not have been present at the time of the altercation.
An onlooker added: “It was crazy to see this play out. The situation seemed to be pretty heated but then it erupted very quickly. It all happened so fast.
“Paolo looked very shocked by what had happened and walked away. Katie didn’t look in a great way either, she seemed shocked.”
The Sun understands the relationship between Katie and Kerry has been strained since the incident.
Things appeared off to a good start on the trip, before the bust upCredit: wesleeeandrews/InstagramKerry revealed in her weekly column that Paolo returned home to the UK ‘urgently’ after just 14 hours in the UAECredit: Splash
KATIE Price appeared to take a swipe at her new husband Lee Andrews exes with a cryptic quote.
The former glamour model, 47, shocked fans when she tied the knot with self-confessed businessman Lee in Dubai after just two weeks of knowing him.
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Katie Price appeared to take a swipe at Lee Andrews exes with a cryptic postCredit: GettyThe former glamour model has ignored the warnings from Lee’s former partnersCredit: Instagram/@wesleeeandrews
Last month Alana, 32, and Crystal, 40, told The Sun exclusively how they were hoodwinked by the businessman — branding him alying swindler who preys on women.
But despite the women sharing their experiences with Lee, Katie appears to have paid it no attention.
Katie has taken to social media with what appears to be a swipe at those who have been critical of her whirlwind marriage.
Lee vowed he would soon be on a flight from the UAE to join her.
However, he remained in Dubai to house hunt ahead of Katie putting a deposit down on a home. She then rejoined him for their honeymoon in the emirate over a week ago and they have been together ever since.
Katie and Lee have still not returned to the UK after their honeymoonCredit: Getty
MYSTERY continues to surround Katie Price and new husband Lee Andrews after the pair STILL haven’t returned to the UK.
It came after speculation the businessman, who is now based in Dubai, was banned from touching down on home turf after “taking out a £200K loan in his ex’s name”.
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Katie Price and Lee Andrews have vowed to return to the UK – but the newlyweds are still in DubaiCredit: wesleeandrews/InstagramThe former glamour model filmed an Instagram video and told how she was ‘missing’ her CBD productsCredit: Instagram/@supremecbdThey stunned fans after tying the knot last monthCredit: Instagram/@wesleeeandrews
After Katie returned to the UK to face her “horrified” family following her shock nuptials, Lee vowed he would soon be on a flight from the UAE to join her.
She propped herself on her headboard for the clip and told fans: “Hey guys, so I’m still in Dubai”.
She told how she was “really missing” her CBD products which assist with her sleep.
At the end of her clip, she zoomed in on her face as she demanded: “Get me back to the UK for CBD”.
In her caption, she added further detail and wrote: “I miss my sleeping pattern.
“I couldn’t bring my products over to Dubai due to the laws but wow… this is when you realise it most, I miss taking my oil before bed and sleeping through the night”.
In another video, which saw Lee brand Katie his “sweet little wife” and the TV star reply: “So we are still in Dubai but we are coming to England very soon”.
Lee then replied: “Within a day”.
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 eventually called it quits after a rocky marriage.
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 had married Dubai-based businessman Lee Andrews after a 48-hour engagement and only knowing him a week.
It remains to be seen if the pair will touch down on home turf any time soon.
After the pair became man and wife, reports – which Lee has denied – suggested he had been banned from leaving the country after he forged his ex’s signature for a £200,000 loan.
Lee allegedly applied for a mortgage in personal trainer Dina Taji’s name last year without her knowledge.
When she received a call from the bank about the application, she took legal action.
He spent three weeks inside the notorious Al-Awir central prison shortly before meeting Katie. It is unclear at what stage the investigation is at.
The city’s law prevents people involved in active criminal and civil cases from leaving the country, though Lee told the Mail it was “complete b******s” that he couldn’t leave.
Who is Katie Price’s husband Lee Andrews?
KATIE Price tied the knot with Lee Andrews in January 2026. Yet who is he?
Failed actor is just another title to add toLee’s questionable CV, after he claimed to have once worked as the Director of Philanthropy at The Prince’s Trust (now The King’s Trust)
Lee also shared images – since proven to be AI – of him working with Elon Musk and Kim Kardashian
It’s been revealed shameless Lee told former girlfriends that he had studied at Cambridge University, and has a PhD in biotechnology science
But The Sun has seen a response from the university explaining it could not find a record of Lee being registered as a student with a date of birth they had provided
His LinkedIn profile says Lee has been a Member of the Board of Advisors to the Labour Party since 2015
Lee was also mocked for repeating theexact same wedding proposalon Katie – that he did for another woman just four months ago.
He went on to say: “First of all, I’ve been travelling all over Christmas, prior to January, and I’m actually travelling tonight to the UK so no, I don’t have a travel ban.
“And the Dina Taji issue was something else, but I don’t have a mortgage either for £200,000, that’s completely not right.”
He added that he has been house-hunting for a new home for him and Katie.
We revealed over the weekend how Lee was arrested at his home in the emirate over allegations of obtaining money by deception.
The Mail also reports that Andrews “begged” other inmates for £5,966 to help secure his release, before turning to one of his ex-wives.
The Sun contacted Lee for comment at the time.
During his three weeks in the overcrowded prison – where violence and infections are rife – Lee shared a huge cell with 65 other inmates.
Lee, whose fantasist online claims were exposed by The Sun, was finally freed after apparently paying court fines.
Just weeks after his release last November, he struck up an online romance with Katie – before the pair stunned relatives by tying the knot in Dubai.
The couple married in DubaiCredit: Instagram/@wesleeeandrewsKatie’s ‘fantasist’ husband Lee allegedly cannot leave DubaiCredit: Instagram/@wesleeandrewsThe former glamour model’s family are said to be worried by the speedy turn of eventsCredit: Getty
KATIE Price and her new husband Lee have insisted they’re the “strongest” and most “beautiful” couple they know as they revealed their plans to return to the UK.
The former glamour model, 47, tied the knot with the businessman in a secret ceremony last month and they’re currently on their honeymoon in Dubai, where he lives full time.
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Katie Price and Lee Andrews have revealed they are both set to return to EnglandCredit: wesleeandrews/InstagramKatie and her new husband have claimed they’re ‘strongest’ and most ‘beautiful’ couple they knowCredit: wesleeandrews/InstagramThe Sun recently revealed Katie had put a deposit down on a pad in the UAECredit: wesleeandrews/Instagram
Lee Andrews was supposed to come to UK a few weeks ago but he claimed he was forced to delay his flight to look at properties for the pair to live in.
While fans of Katie were convinced it was because he wasn’t allowed to leave the country, we revealed Katie has put a deposit down on a pad in the UAE.
The loved-up pair have now revealed their both returning to the UK and it could be very soon.
Katie said: “So yeah we’re still in Dubai and we are coming to England very soon.
DANI Dyer looked blissfully in love as she celebrated her first Valentine’s Day since marrying her footballer husband Jarrod Bowen.
The Love Island alum flashed a smile as she glammed up in a LBD for the pair’s date night at the lavish Estelle Manor, loved by celebs including Molly-Mae, Tommy Fury and Kim Kardashian.
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Dani Dyer looked chic for an elegant Valentine’s weekend at Estelle ManorCredit: InstagramThe Love Island star and husband Jarrod Bowen headed to the lavish Oxfordshire resortCredit: InstagramDani, 29, was all smiles as she posed in her LBDCredit: Instagram
Rooms at the rural Oxfordshire venue cost a whopping £1,400 a night but meant the parents, who married last May, could spend their special February 14 in luxury.
Dani, 29, uploaded a series of images from their getaway, kicking off with a snap showing her posing in her stylish long-sleeve attire with a colourful cocktail.
She styled her brunette locks into loose waves and kept her make up natural.
Another image saw her posing in the stunning estate’s stone-arch entrance before the pair took a walk outside.
She said theHammers captain, 28, is a fan of luxury bath soak from beauty brand Neom.
Asked how she cheers Jarrod up, she said: “He loves a bath.
“He loves a Neom bubble bath so I always make sure I run that for when he gets home.”
Speaking to The Sun on Sunday on the Elf the Musical red carpet at London’s Aldwych Theatre, Dani added: “But he’s very chill.
“He’s very good at leaving his work when he gets home.
“He loves his family so when he gets home it’s really nice.”
The pair tucked into a lavish breakfastCredit: InstagramDani was seen walking up to the beautiful venueCredit: InstagramJarod was seen heading on a walkCredit: Instagram
KATIE Price has hit out at “snakes” and “bitter people” as she furiously hits back at claims about her new husband Lee.
The former glamour model, 47,tied the knotwith the businessman in a secret ceremony last month and they’recurrently on honeymooninDubai, where he lives full time.
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Katie Price has hit out at “snakes” and “bitter people” as she furiously hits back at claims about her new husband LeeCredit: wesleeandrews/InstagramThe former glamour model, 47, tied the knot with the businessman in a secret ceremony last month and they’re currently on honeymoon in DubaiCredit: wesleeandrews/Instagram
In the video clip, Lee andKatiewere seen shopping in a pet store together, with Katie completely besotted with what appeared to be a Pomeranian or Spitz puppy.
A loved up Katie added text to the clip which read: “@wesleeeandrews has given me more love more security more respect.
“And proven that everything that’s been said about him is absolute BS by bitter people and snakes in all areas.”
A source has told The Sun that Katie has been talking about moving there and is already thinking about places to live.
The onlooker said: “She was in a restaurant and I recognised her immediately – she was talking about a property she’s buying out here [Dubai] so they could move here for good, and her husband was laying it on thick – telling her exactly what she wanted to hear, how great he’d make it.
“She was lapping it up. He was selling her a dream but I got a bad vibe from him.”
Katie’s fans and family are worried about her as she spends more time awayCredit: wesleeandrews/InstagramKatie shocked fans when she revealed that she had married Lee in a quickie weddingCredit: wesleeandrews/InstagramKatie’s pals have told The Sun she has put down a deposit on a property in Dubai.Credit: Splash
KATIE Price’s new husband Lee Andrews has teased a new reality show with his bride in a bizarre AI video.
The newlyweds – who tied the knot last month after just a week of talking online – are going at lightning speed through their relationship.
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Katie’s new husband has teased a reality show in the pair’s futureCredit: wesleeandrews/instagramThe pair met online just a week before Lee proposedCredit: wesleeandrews/InstagramKatie and Lee’s relationship has been a whirlwind in the space of just a monthCredit: wesleeandrews/InstagramThe strange video saw them zooming through the world togetherCredit: wesleeandrews/instagram
And now a new post on Instagram suggests Lee is looking to put things in front of a camera.
In the story titled: “Coming soon: Kate and Lee”, an artificial version of the pair are seen looking loved-up as they zoom through having dinner, and seeing the world landmarks including Rome’s colosseum and Christ the Redeemer.
A source close to the series told The Sun: “The whole focus of the documentary is meant to be this redemption arc forKatieshowing a more serious, thoughtful side to themum-of-fivethat people rarely see in her tabloid antics.
“So this latest turn in her life isn’t the kind of publicity they wanted.
“They feel like this out-of-the-blue marriage has thrown a real spanner in the works and totally changes the tone of the show, making the footage they have shot feel really out of date.
“A lot of it was filmed while she was still with JJ and she talked on camera about how much more settled she was with him.
“That all sounds a bit daft in light of what’s transpired recently.”
The insider continued: “She’s also meant to still be filming some new footage, but she’s flown off to Dubai again to be with Lee so it’s all very up in the air.
“It will take a lot of re-editing and they need to shoot some new footage if it will make it on the air for the planned April airdate.”
Katie is currently still in Dubai with Lee – where he lives full time – enjoying a honeymoon together.
Despite not even knowing each other at the beginning of this year, Lee has already shared a tattoo he has of Katie’s name and their wedding day.
The couple met online and got engaged, with Katie walking down the aisle for the fourth time in a secret ceremony when she flew out to meet him.
Katie Price is currently in Dubai enjoying a honeymoon period with her new husbandCredit: wesleeandrews/InstagramLee dropped a hint he wanted a child with Katie – showing a cartoon of a man kissing a baby bellyCredit: wesleeandrews/InstagramLee already has a tattoo of Katie’s name on her handCredit: wesleeandrews/Instagram
At the time she was told that she had a less than 1% chance of being able to conceive, but decided to try anyway.
Katie later split from Carl and started dating Married at First Sight star JJ Slater.
They split just weeks before she flew to Dubai to marry Lee.
The video saw fictional versions of the pair on romantic outingsCredit: wesleeandrews/instagramKatie Price reunited with husband Lee Andrews in DubaiCredit: wesleeandrews/InstagramKatie has made no secret of wanting another childCredit: GettyThe loved-up pair have angered a TV production company – who has filmed a series with Katie set to show her ‘serious side’Credit: wesleeandrews/Instagram
KATIE Price has confirmed her move to Dubai as she continues to splash out thousands of pounds on luxury resorts, despite her family’s fears over her “swindler” husband.
Katie Price is considering moving to Dubai to be with her new husband, Lee AndrewsCredit: wesleeandrews/InstagramWhilst in Dubai, Katie has been splashing the cash on expensive resortsCredit: wesleeandrews/InstagramKatie’s family are ‘deeply concerned’ about herCredit: sophie_pricey/Instagram
A source has told The Sun that Katie has been talking about moving there and is already thinking about places to live.
The onlooker said: “She was in a restaurant and I recognised her immediately – she was talking about a property she’s buying out here [Dubai] so they could move here for good, and her husband was laying it on thick – telling her exactly what she wanted to hear, how great he’d make it.
“She was lapping it up. He was selling her a dream but I got a bad vibe from him.”
Whilst staying in Dubai, Katie is spending a huge amount of money on a luxury resort.
Another insider told The Sun that’s she’s been splashing out £300 a night of her own cash staying at Dubai’s posh Bab Al Shams hotel.
Katie’s family say she ‘isn’t listening to them’ over their concerns about LeeCredit: officialprincess_andre/Instagram
A source recently told The Sun: “Katie’s family and friends are so concerned about her relationship with Lee but she isn’t listening.
“They do not want her to go back to Dubai but she has confirmed that she is leaving today.
“Katie doesn’t want to be away from Lee over Valentine’s Day and said they are planning a honeymoon.
“Her family have read reports about Lee and are so concerned about Katie’s welfare.
“She has insisted he is a good man though and is sticking by him.”
‘SWINDLER’ HUSBAND
Last month, The Sun revealed how Lee was branded a “lying swindler who preys on women” by Alana Percival and Crystal Janke, two women he dated at the same time last year.
The self-proclaimed businessman dated Alana and Crystal at the same time — and allegedly took £123,000 from the latter.
The Sun understands the police are aware of reports of alleged fraud, and Crystal told Katie: “Do not give that man any money.”
Alana also warned: “Katie should run for the hills. Lee is a liar, a narcissist and I think he’s a manipulator.“
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 eventually called it quits after a rocky marriage.
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 had married Dubai-based businessman Lee Andrews after a 48-hour engagement and only knowing him a week.
Katie put on a plunging display as she shared a cheeky snap with fansCredit: BackGridKatie and Lee announced they were married in a whirlwind Dubai ceremony last monthCredit: wesleeandrews/InstagramKatie Price recently showed off her huge bum tattoo as she reunited with husband Lee in Dubai and introduced him to her best pal Kerry KatonaCredit: wesleeeandrews/Instagram
The 47-year-old shared a cheeky selfie with fans as she posed up in bed before winding down for the night.
Katie, who shocked the world with her whirlwind marriage just weeks ago, showed off her huge boobs.
She is thought to have had her 17th boob job back in 2024 amid her vow to have the biggest boobs in Britain.
The podcast host simply captioned the post: “Bedtime”
But a Labour source said: “We don’t have a board of advisors and he doesn’t work with us.”
A source told The Sun Katie’s family are concerned by Lee’s by his motives given what his ex partners have come out and saidCredit: Instagram/@wesleeandrews
And they worry she is planning to relocate to the country for good.
A source said: “Katie said she had found a property in Dubai and has put down money.
“The contract is signed and she’s forging ahead.
“She is really excited and thinks she is going to have her happy ending with Lee.
“But those close to Katie fear this could be the start of a potential scam.”
They added: “She was only supposed to be in Dubai for two days but she’s still not returned home.
“Katie says she is busy planning her new life with Lee and has splashed the cash on this property – but it’s making her closest friends and family anxious.”
The source claimed her family are concerned by his motives given what his ex partners have come out and said.
One of his exes Alana, who was engaged to Lee, told Katie to “run to the hills” and branded Lee a “liar” and a “narcissist”.
Katie and Lee told fans they got matching tattoos amid family concerns she’s planning to relocate to DubaiCredit: wesleeandrews/InstagramA pal of Katie’s has told The Sun she was only supposed to be in Dubai for two days but hasn’t yet returnedCredit: Instagram/@wesleeeandrews
JJ Slater shared this telling snap on Instagram after his split from Katie PriceCredit: InstagramKatie recently reunited with her husband Lee Andrews in DubaiCredit: wesleeandrews/InstagramThe couple were joined by Katie’s best pal Kerry KatonaCredit: wesleeeandrews/Instagram
His latest Instagram post saw him basking in the sun beside a pool with the aptly titled Mark Manson bestselling book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k.
JJ has dropped a number of posts alluding to his ex including a snap of him sitting in a hot tub and writing the word “recovery”.
In his only interview about the split, JJ told us that he wished Katie the best but was purposely avoiding her fledgling relationship with Lee.
And he admitted he was blindsided by the split having spent a happy Christmas with Katie and their families.
He said: “Everything seemed good, to be honest, and then it was probably three or four days into the new year that the conversation kind of just happened where all of a sudden Kate said that she doesn’t love me or is not in love with me anymore.
“Obviously when someone says that to you you have no choice but to pack up and leave, and that’s exactly what I did.”
Katie, 47, said it would be a short trip for a honeymoon following their quickie wedding.
But pals fear she is planning to relocate to Dubai for good.
Katie and JJ split just days into 2026Credit: GettyJJ has been recovering in Florida ever sinceCredit: instagram.com/johnjoeslater
A source said: “Katie said she had found a property in Dubai and has put down money.
“The contract is signed and she’s forging ahead.
“She is really excited and thinks she is going to have her happy ending with Lee.
“But those close to Katie fear this could be the start of a potential scam.
“She was only supposed to be in Dubai for two days but she’s still not returned home.
“Katie says she is busy planning her new life with Lee and has splashed the cash on this property – but it’s making her closest friends and family anxious.
“They’re concerned about his motives and that is only natural given what some of his ex partners have said.”
The Sun reported last month how two of Lee’s former partners, Alana Percival and Crystal Janke, had issued stark warnings to the mum-of-five.
Katie Price’s money worries
REALITY star Katie Price has faced multiple bankruptcy hearings.
Katie was then declared bankrupt again in March 2024 for over £750,000 in unpaid tax.
In August 2024, a warrant was issued for her arrest for failing to attend a hearing.
She later had a private interview and a public exam for the second bankruptcy which was set for April 2025.
As per reports, Katie remains under strict income payment orders until 2027.
Alana, who was engaged to Lee, told Katie to “run to the hills” and branded Lee a “liar” and a “narcissist”.
Crystal echoed her sentiment and warned Katie not to give Lee money. It comes after The Sun revealed how businessman Lee lives a Walter Mitty style existence in Dubai.
He was also claimed to be speaking to multiple women at the same time, with single mum Tina Prodromou alleging Lee was sending her mucky messages in December saying what he would do to her “when we are married”.
Lee calls himself Dr Lee Andrews and says he founded Aura Sustainable Vehicles on Linkedin.
He also claims he is the founder of Blue Diamond Resorts, now Royalton Hotels and Resorts.
But in a statement to The Sun, they denied this and said: “We can confirm that Dr Wes Lee Andrews (also known as Lee Andrews) is not the founder of Blue Diamond Resorts.
“Based on our corporate records, he has not been affiliated with the company in any professional capacity.”
Katie Price’s new husband Lee Andrews has a penchant for using AI to generate and edit images of himselfCredit: FacebookLee looks very different in several unedited snaps shared on the internetCredit: Instagram
Andrews lists himself as a Director of Philanthropy at the Prince’s Trust — now the King’s Trust.
But they denied his involvement and said Lee does not hold the role of Director of Philanthropy, and it has no record of him as a volunteer, or under the moniker Weslee Andrews, which he uses online.
Another claim by Lee was that he had been a Member of the Board of Advisors to the Labour Party since 2015.
A Labour insider denied his claim to The Sun and said: “We don’t have a board of advisors and he doesn’t work with us.”
Lee’s former fiancee Alana warned: “Lee doesn’t know what’s fact and what’s fiction.
“It’s worrying because I think he believes his own lies.”
KATIE Price has put down a deposit on a property in Dubai, pals tell The Sun.
The former glamour flew back to the country over the weekend to visit her “Walter Mitty” husband Lee Andrews.
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Katie Price reunited with husband Lee Andrews in DubaiCredit: wesleeandrews/InstagramKatie Price and husband Andrew Lee AndrewsCredit: Instagram/@wesleeeandrews
Katie, 47, said it would be a short trip for a honeymoon following their quickie wedding.
But pals fear she is planning to relocate to Dubai for good.
A source said: “Katie said she had found a property in Dubai and has put down money.
“She is really excited and thinks she is going to have her happy ending with Lee.
“But those close to Katie fear this could be the start of a potential scam.
“She was only supposed to be in Dubai for two days but she’s still not returned home.
“Katie says she is busy planning her new life with Lee and has splashed the cash on this property – but it’s making her closest friends and family anxious.
“They’re concerned about his motives and that is only natural given what some of his ex partners have said.”
The Sun reported last month how two of Lee’s former partners, Alana Percival and Crystal Janke, had issued stark warnings to the mum-of-five.
Alana, who was engaged to Lee, told Katie to “run to the hills” and branded Lee a “liar” and a “narcissist”.
Crystal echoed her sentiment and warned Katie not to give Lee money. It comes after The Sun revealed how businessman Lee lives a Walter Mitty style existence in Dubai.
He was also claimed to be speaking to multiple women at the same time, with single mum Tina Prodromou alleging Lee was sending her mucky messages in December saying what he would do to her “when we are married”.
Katie Price’s money worries
REALITY star Katie Price has faced multiple bankruptcy hearings.
Katie was then declared bankrupt again in March 2024 for over £750,000 in unpaid tax.
In August 2024, a warrant was issued for her arrest for failing to attend a hearing.
She later had a private interview and a public exam for the second bankruptcy which was set for April 2025.
As per reports, Katie remains under strict income payment orders until 2027.
Lee calls himself Dr Lee Andrews and says he founded Aura Sustainable Vehicles on Linkedin.
He also claims he is the founder of Blue Diamond Resorts, now Royalton Hotels and Resorts.
But in a statement to The Sun, they denied this and said: “We can confirm that Dr Wes Lee Andrews (also known as Lee Andrews) is not the founder of Blue Diamond Resorts.
“Based on our corporate records, he has not been affiliated with the company in any professional capacity.”
Katie Price’s new husband Lee Andrews has a penchant for using AI to generate and edit images of himselfCredit: FacebookLee looks very different in several unedited snaps shared on the internetCredit: Instagram
Andrew lists himself as a Director of Philanthropy at the Prince’s Trust — now the King’s Trust.
But they denied his involvement and said Lee does not hold the role of Director of Philanthropy, and it has no record of him as a volunteer, or under the moniker Weslee Andrews, which he uses online.
Another claim by Lee was that he had been a Member of the Board of Advisors to the Labour Party since 2015.
A Labour insider denied his claim to The Sun and said: “We don’t have a board of advisors and he doesn’t work with us.”
Lee’s former fiancee Alana warned: “Lee doesn’t know what’s fact and what’s fiction.
“It’s worrying because I think he believes his own lies.”
The newlyweds tied the knot in JanuaryCredit: InstagramThey got wed in Dubai and are now enjoying their honeymoon in DubaiCredit: Instagram/@wesleeeandrews
Katie Price has shown off her new husband Lee to Kerry KatonaCredit: wesleeeandrews/InstagramKatie has introduced Lee to Kerry and her Celebs Go Dating boyfriendCredit: wesleeeandrews/InstagramThe long-time friends were seen enjoying some sun as they holidayed with their partnersCredit: wesleeeandrews/InstagramKerry and Katie’s new husband have hit it offCredit: wesleeeandrews/Instagram
Lee posted the holiday photos on his Instagram Stories – marking Katie’s recent return to the Middle East.
She displayed the results of her £2k bum lift as she posed in snaps with Lee, Kerry and her Celebs Go Dating boyfriend Paolo Margaglione.
The foursome posed for pictures together while enjoying their Dubai getaway.
Bikini-clad Kerry and Katie looked relaxed and happy as they styled out some pictures in the sunshine showing off their toned figures and tattoos.
Katie told fans while packing for her Dubai trip: “I bet everyone’s thinking, What’s going on in the Katie Price world? Well, you guys tell me because I’m reading it as it unfolds, just like you guys.
“I’m fully aware like everyone else. I see stuff, I get sent stuff. What I want everyone to know is, I’m a grown a**e woman.
“I’m 48 this year, I’m not a young kid. I’ve learned a lot in the past few years, through therapy and learning to love myself.
“So I’m not stupid, I know what I’m doing and if I’m happy that’s all that matters.”
Defending the marriage, she added: “I’m not worried, so you don’t need to worry about anything.
“Like I say, I will do what I want to do.”
Questionable information about self-proclaimed millionaire Lee has come to light.
Katie is celebrating her marriage to husband LeeCredit: Instagram/@wesleeandrewsThe loved-up pair have reunited in DubaiCredit: wesleeandrews/InstagramKatie was joined in Dubai by her close friend KerryCredit: PA
Katie Price has reunited with her husband Lee Andrews in Dubai for their honeymoonCredit: wesleeandrews/InstagramLee has shared numerous snaps of the couple since Katie arrived in Dubai on SundayCredit: wesleeandrews/InstagramKatie’s return to Lee shows she is defying the wishes of her family, who we revealed are ‘extremely worried’ for the star amid her whirlwind new romanceCredit: Youtube/Katie Price
Alarm bells rang for Katie’s family when Lee got down on one knee after just weeks of knowing Katie, and married her a day later.
And since then, a wave of facts about who self-proclaimed millionaire Lee really is have come to light.
He was found to have faked photos of himself with celebs like Kim Kardashian and Elon Musk as well as lying about being on the Labour Party’s Board of Advisors and the Director of Philanthropy at The King’s Trust.
But seemingly ignoring any red flags, Katie appeared loved-up with Lee as she finally arrived to the middle east this weekend.
The couple, who got engaged and married in the UAE, have spent the last two weeks apart as Katie returned home to the UK and Lee stayed in Dubai.
But reunited, they enjoyed a day of sunshine by the beach, with Lee sharing a selfie with his bikini-clad wife.
In another snap, where they wrapped up warmer in jumpers, Lee wrote to his Instagram Stories: “Hubby and wife date”.
This morning, they enjoyed an al fresco breakfast date as Lee snapped a picture of their spread, which included a fruit bowl for him, chia pudding for Katie and a basket of bread and pastries.
While Lee has already shared numerous pictures from their one day together so far, Katie is yet to post anything to her social media.
Posting a new vlog of herself packing for the trip to Dubai, Katie said: “I bet everyone’s thinking what’s going on in the Katie Price world. Well you guys tell me because I’m reading it as it unfolds, just like you guys.
“I’m fully aware like everyone else, I see stuff, I get sent stuff. What I want everyone to know is, I’m a grown a**e woman.
“I’m 48 this year, I’m not a young kid. I’ve learned a lot in the past few years, through therapy and learning to love myself. So I’m not stupid, I know what I’m doing and if I’m happy that’s all that matters.”
Defending the marriage, she added: “I’m not worried, so you don’t need to worry about anything. Like I say, I will do what I want to do.”
However, The Sun reported earlier this month that her family, on the other hand, are extremely worried over the union.
A source exclusively told us: “Katie’s family and friends are so concerned about her relationship with Lee but she isn’t listening.
Adding that they didn’t want her to return to Dubai, the source also said: “Her family have read reports about Lee and are so concerned about Katie’s welfare.
“She has insisted he is a good man though and is sticking by him.”
Since arriving to Dubai, Katie has enjoyed a beach day and date night with her husbandCredit: wesleeandrews/InstagramThe couple enjoyed an al fresco breakfast together this morningMany have been concerned for Katie after a number of Lee’s claims about his job and lifestyle have been disproved, with the ‘businessman’ also having numerous AI-generated pictures with celebrities on his social mediaCredit: Instagram
New York — Keke Palmer can make Jack Whitehall blush.
We’re sitting in the green room at the 92nd Street Y on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, just before Palmer is set to host a live edition of her podcast, “Baby, This Is Keke Palmer,” with Whitehall and their other co-stars from the Peacock series “The ‘Burbs,” premiering Sunday.
In the show, Palmer and Whitehall play Samira and Rob, new parents who move back to Rob’s hometown of Hinkley Hills, a beautiful suburb where Samira immediately suspects something is amiss.
Palmer has kicked off her high heels and tucked her feet under her on the couch where she sits next to Whitehall as I ask them about their chemistry read.
“He was making me — not just me, everybody — laugh,” she remembers. “It was like, yeah, I can see how you fall in love with this guy because he’s just so funny and he’s so sweet. It’s so true, Jack. Seriously.”
Whitehall’s face turns red, which I point out. He admits that’s the case through giggles. Palmer interjects, “He knows how I feel. That’s my boo.”
“The ‘Burbs” reimagines the 1989 Joe Dante movie starring Tom Hanks for a modern era. In the original, Hanks’ character is driven to madness, imagining that his neighbors in the creepy house across the street might be murderers.
Jack Whitehall as Rob and Keke Palmer as Samira in “The ‘Burbs,” a series that reimagines Joe Dante’s 1989 film.
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Developed by Celeste Hughey, this version puts Palmer’s Samira, a lawyer on maternity leave, at the center. Though initially ill at ease among the carefully manicured lawns, she develops a fast friendship with a group of gossipy wine guzzlers on her block (played by Julia Duffy, Paula Pell and Mark Proksch). When a creepy man (Justin Kirk) moves into the dilapidated Victorian mansion across the street, she starts to wonder whether it has something to do with the disappearance of a teenage girl years ago. And then she starts to ponder how Rob might be involved. Is it a case of paranoia thanks to new motherhood? Or is there something really amiss in this paradise?
Initially, Brian Grazer of Imagine Entertainment, which made the original, and Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door Productions had teamed up to do a new film version of “The ‘Burbs.” During the COVID-19 pandemic, MacFarlane thought that the title might make sense for the “dark, humorous, creepy vibes of our shared fear inside our own communities,” Fuzzy Door president and show executive producer Erica Huggins explains in a phone interview. After it was reconceived as a series, they reached out to Hughey.
“When I thought about it for a modern take, I really wanted to center an outsider,” Hughey says, adding, “I grew up in Boston, a very white suburb, as a mixed kid; I wanted to center it on a Black woman who has a new baby, a new husband, in a new neighborhood kind of unwillingly and seeing it through her eyes.”
Palmer was always who Hughey wanted to play Samira, and Grazer had the same idea.
Keke Palmer says she was attracted to the idea of playing a mom having experienced the realities of being a new mom herself.
(Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times)
“She’s so versatile,” Grazer says, adding she could be “really funny and really pretty and she could be the average person. Like, you could live through her and that’s a big thing. What was so great about Tom Hanks is you could live through him.”
It turns out the timing was perfect. Palmer wasn’t all that familiar with the 1989 version, but she identified with Hughey’s vision, especially given that her son, Leo, was around 1 year old at the time.
“Thinking about playing a mom and now being a mom and also being able to use horror and comedy to play with the realities of what it feels like to be a new mom all felt very exciting to me,” she says.
Once Palmer signed on, Hughey and her team needed to find someone to match her infectious energy. Hughey says she imagined Rob as a “fully supportive partner” whose childhood guilt is putting a wedge in their marriage. She and her collaborators landed on Whitehall, a British stand-up comedian who has had stints in blockbusters like 2021’s “Jungle Cruise.”
Whitehall flew into Atlanta from the U.K. to meet Palmer, who was shooting the upcoming Boots Riley film “I Love Boosters.” He tells me he has had bad experiences coming to the U.S. to read with potential co-stars before, but Palmer immediately put him at ease.
“I think I’m just genuinely curious, trying to get to know him, because at the end of the day we’re going to be together every single day and we’re going to be making out and kissing and hugging,” she says. “We gotta be married. Is this my Desi? Am I his Lucy?”
Jack Whitehall, who is also a parent, says he found elements of the script relatable.
(Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times)
Whitehall also understood the nuances of the part because he had a young child as well. His daughter Elsie is now 2 and a half. (Leo is about to turn 3 when we speak.)
“So many elements of the script were really relatable, with the character of Rob and the slight guilt that he has that he’s going back to work and his wife is feeling trapped and wanting to be a protector and to be helpful, but then also not not quite knowing where his place is and how he can be sort of useful and caring,” Whitehall says.
For Palmer, portraying Samira’s unease wasn’t just about highlighting the disconnect between her and Rob, it was also about portraying the specific fears of living in a postpartum state.
“You’re always kind of having this anxiety,” she says. “And I don’t want to say it’s disproportionate, but to a certain degree it is. You’re constantly filtering out, is this real danger? You are kind of constantly gaslighting yourself.”
Throughout the eight-episode season, which ends on a major cliffhanger, “The ‘Burbs” is always trying to make its audience question what is really going on. That specifically relates to Rob, who is keeping a lot of secrets that may or may not be nefarious. It’s an aspect of the character that attracted Whitehall, though he notes, “I think at one point in this series the finger is pointed at literally every single member of our cast.”
“The ‘Burbs” sets out to subvert expectations, and that also applies to the way it deals with Samira’s race.
“It was really important to me that we didn’t make it a cliché,” says Palmer, who is also an executive producer. “It’s expected that we play up the ‘Get Out’ aspect. So I think it was about not being untrue to that reality and how that plays a role in the story but to talk about the bigger thing where it’s really just about being a fish out of water.”
Samira finds a true community among the other neighborhood oddballs, which is true to Palmer’s experience of growing up in Robbins, Ill., outside of Chicago. Whitehall, meanwhile, says he grew up in the “British equivalent of Hinkley Hills” in a town called Putney, on the outskirts of London.
“It was just full of very proper people, but very judgmental, and there were secrets on the street,” he says. “There was scandal as well.”
During our interview it’s clear that Palmer and Whitehall have an easy rapport. They go on tangents about Palmer introducing Whitehall to the 1997 film “Soul Food,” which Whitehall proceeded to reference on set. Palmer grabs Whitehall in exuberance as they speak. While they have different styles of deliveries, their senses of humor are the same, according to Palmer. And they figured out how to make everything click in the show.
“I think we found our timing together and we let each other have our moments,” Palmer says. “Like very telepathic. Like, ‘Time for the bit.’ We can feel each other’s pacing. I guess we just really work well together.”
OLIVIA ATTWOOD has shared a cryptic post about the ‘price of staying where you are’ after her shock split from her husband Bradley Dack.
It was revealed two weeks ago that the husband and wife had split following a “breach of trust” on his part.
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Olivia Attwood has shared a cryptic quote as she navigates her split from husband Bradley DackCredit: GettyThe couple split up last month following a “breach of trust” on his endCredit: Olivia Attwood / Instagram
She’s since moved out of their marital home and moved into her own apartment.
The Loose Women star took to her Instagram stories this evening to repost a cryptic message from a quotes account.
It read: “If you’re worried about the cost of going for it you should see the price of staying exactly where you are.”
She’s been sharing a lot of quotes recently as she deals with the breakdown of her marriage to the footballer.
She’d been on a high after a “blissful” trip to the City of Love in the first week of January and felt surer than ever the marriage was back on track.
A source close to Olivia said: “Olivia’s been so open about their marriage struggles and everything she said on This Morning this month, and on her podcast, is true.
“She thought things were genuinely back on track and that Paris was a perfect break, it was blissful.
“She and Brad had proper, quality time together and they laughed and enjoyed each other like before.
“So to get back and discover he had breached her trust was a bolt from the blue.”
Olivia posted about moving house in December, and fans have speculated the couple actually secretly split months ago.
They had in fact sold their home in Cheshire to relocate closer to footballer Bradley’s club Gillingham FC and Oliva’s work in London.
But now they’ll look to sell up again as Olivia prepares to tackle life alone.
The source added: “Olivia, as always, has an incredibly busy time ahead with work, with Getting Filthy Rich series four on air and the launch of her new ITV2 show The Heat coming soon.”
Olivia has unfollowed her husband on social media after news of their split was revealed by The Sun.
Olivia and Bradley weathered a rocky 2025 during which they faced constant divorce rumours.
“There are ups and downs, there are things on his side which haven’t been great, there’s a mix of things,” she said in an interview last year.
“I have f***ed up and done stuff, Brad has f***ed up.”
Olivia also recalled the past year on her podcast Olivia’s House.
She said: “At the end of the day marriage is really f***ing hard. The rumour mill was in full swing. We really weren’t getting on very well.”
The pair first met and dated prior to her Love Island stint and ended up reconnecting after her split with Chris Hughes.
They got engaged in 2019 and after having to cancel their wedding plans due to coronavirus, they finally tied the knot in a ceremony at the Bulgari Hotel in June 2023.
She’s moved out of the marital home and into her own apartmentCredit: InstagramThe pair got married in June 2023Credit: Instagram
WILMINGTON, Del. — The first husband of former First Lady Jill Biden has been charged in the killing of his wife at their Delaware home in late December, authorities announced in a news release Tuesday.
William Stevenson, 77, of Wilmington was married to Jill Biden from 1970 to 1975.
Caroline Harrison, the Delaware attorney general’s spokesperson, confirmed in a phone call that Stevenson is the former husband of Jill Biden.
Jill Biden declined to comment, according to an emailed response from a spokesperson at the former president and first lady’s office.
Stevenson remains in jail after failing to post $500,000 bail after his arrest Monday on first-degree murder charges. He is charged with killing Linda Stevenson, 64, on Dec. 28.
Police were called to the home for a reported domestic dispute after 11 p.m. and found a woman unresponsive in the living room, according to a prior news release. Lifesaving measures were unsuccessful.
She ran a bookkeeping business and was described as a family-oriented mother and grandmother and a Philadelphia Eagles fan, according to her obituary, which does not mention her husband.
Stevenson was charged in a grand jury indictment after a weekslong investigation by detectives in the Delaware Department of Justice.
It was not immediately clear if Stevenson has a lawyer. He founded a popular music venue in Newark called the Stone Balloon in the early 1970s.
Jill Biden married U.S. Sen. Joe Biden in 1977. He served as U.S. president from January 2021 to January 2025.
Lee and Alana got engaged last September – just months before he proposed to Katie Price in exactly the same wayCredit: Click News and MediaAlana has been speaking out about her experience with LeeCredit: InstagramShe has now accused him of sending her a very vile emailCredit: Instagram
Fitness enthusiast Alana has been speaking out about her experience with Lee, with her now seemingly sharing a vile email he sent her ‘wishing her dead’.
Alana, 32, took to Instagram to share the correspondence she allegedly received from Lee.
In an Instagram post, Alana said: “Also anyone who knows me will know that I went through a really tough time with someone that was not only my partner but also my best friend that sadly took his own life when we were younger.
“This impacted me so massively I was in hospital for a whole of my life and had a huge impact on my mental state and health and still does,” she explained.
Alana continued: “This is something I told Lee Andrews out of confidence about what I had been through and he sent me this email, along with many more, wishing me dead.”
In the screen grab of the email, Lee allegedly said: “Now go join Carl in the fucking ground where you both belong!”
Also on her Instagram page, Alana shared another slew of accusations.
She said: “It makes me so sad when I look at this all now and I realise how much Lee put me through and how many people I cut off and ignored when I should have listened!!”
Alana then proceeded to share an extensive list of “things I felt throughout” her relationship with Lee.
The list was long and included “financial abuse” as well as “controlling behaviour” and “constant lies to maintain dominance”.
Speaking to The Sun last week in an exclusive interview, Alana issued a stark warning to Lee’s new wife Katie.
“Once I tried to leave him, he told me had a heart condition and was living on borrowed time.
“Lee doesn’t know what’s fact and what’s fiction.
“It’s worrying because I think he believes his own lies.”
Also in the exclusive chat, Alana said Lee showered her with gifts, and she recognises the significance of Katie and Andrews’ matching 11:11 handtattoos.
She said: “I’ve never had someone basically tell me that they love me the way he does.
“That 11:11 thing with Katie, that was our thing. He’d ring me at 11:11, he even bought a horse I called 11:11. He puts 100 per cent effort into you. He bought me Cartier bangles, Cartier rings, and clothes.
“He sent a Louis Vuitton handbag to my office. He would transfer me cash — £5,000, £2,000, it was a lot.”
Katie got married to Lee last monthCredit: wesleeeandrews/InstagramHe proposed to Katie in an identical way as he did to AlanaCredit: Click News and Media
Millie Mackintosh was back in contact with her ex-husband Professor Green months before she split from Hugo TaylorCredit: Getty – ContributorThe rapper says he and ex-wife Millie bonded over their respective children and both being diagnosed with ADHD in recent yearsCredit: greatcompanypodcast/InstagramIt was reported this week that Millie and Hugo have split after seven years of marriageCredit: Refer to Caption
While it’s been a decade since their split, Professor Green – real name Stephen Manderson – admitted that the pair have recently been in contact.
Appearing on Jamie Laing’s Great Company podcast in October, he dubbed Millie “beautiful” while sharing that the pair have bonded over both being diagnosed with ADHD in recent years.
“It was really recently that we spoke actually about our mutual diagnosis and, you know, our kids,” said the music star, 42.
He added that the pair were toxic for one another at the time of their marriage, describing it as a “trauma bond”.
Back in October, a source told The Sun that Millie and her ex were on good terms, sharing: “They have started speaking again, and they are on better terms than they have been in a decade.
“Both being parents has played a huge part, and they have both grown up a lot. They have also both given up booze, which was a huge issue when they were together.”
Millie shares two daughters with Hugo; Sienna and Aurelia.
According to the Daily Mail, Millie and Hugo, 39, went their separate ways after a series of discussions in the New Year.
An insider told the publication: “Millie and Hugo are currently going through a separation and have sadly decided to split.
“They have known each other for many years, and in recent weeks, have had serious conversations about their future, ultimately deciding it’s better for them both to part ways.
In October, Professor Green described Millie as ‘beautiful’, almost a decade on from their romanceCredit: greatcompanypodcast/InstagramMillie married Professor Green in 2013 but they split less than three years laterCredit: Getty
“Their main priority remains their children and family life, and separating is not something they ever hoped would happen.
“At present, they are considering what living apart might look like and how they plan to navigate co-parenting their young children.
“It’s been an incredibly difficult start to the year, and one they hope to continue managing in private.”
Millie shares two daughters with her estranged husband HugoCredit: instagram/milliemackintoshThey met as teenagers and were together for years before she met Professor Green, later rekindling thingsCredit: Getty – Contributor