Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews has seemingly stopped following her on Instagram whilst reportedly being held at a high-security prison in the United Arab Emirates, just five months into their marriage.
Fans spotted the change on Monday, with the businessman's following count falling to zero despite previously only following his wife on the platform.
His profile biography does continue to identify Ms Price, 48, as his spouse, however, and photographs of the couple remain visible.
The development has prompted questions about how Mr Andrews, 43, could have made changes to his social media account given the strict controls on electronic devices within UAE correctional facilities.
Katie Price is no longer followed by her husband on social media
| GETTYMr Andrews had been scheduled for release from Al Awir prison on June 1, with his detention reportedly linked to a private civil matter rather than the espionage allegations initially suggested.
The bizarre sequence of events began on May 13 when Andrews failed to board his flight from Dubai to join Ms Price for their first joint television appearance on Good Morning Britain.
Ms Price initially sparked widespread concern by suggesting her husband had been abducted, describing a distressing video call in which he appeared hooded with his hands bound inside what she called an "old, dirty van."
The kidnapping narrative was swiftly contradicted by Mr Andrews' own family. His father, Peter Andrews, publicly stated that his son was safe but had been detained by local authorities.
Ms Price dismissed her father-in-law's account as "fake news" at first, though she later acknowledged on her podcast, The Katie Price Show, that she had managed to locate her husband.
Ms Price confirmed she had spoken to Mr Andrews during a brief telephone conversation from the prison.
"I have found him, he is alive, and he is okay. I told him how worried I had been and told him I loved him. It was very rushed, but he said the authorities out there thought he was a spy," she stated.
However, local administrative sources subsequently clarified that Mr Andrews' detention was connected to an outstanding private civil matter rather than international espionage.
Lee Andrews no longer follows his wife on Instagram
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His release was reportedly contingent upon settling a four-figure financial penalty.
The television personality revealed she had given her husband a stark assessment of public opinion during their call.
"Trust me, you are the most hated man in Britain. Everyone thinks this is a scam," she told him, adding that the couple intended to explain everything once he was freed.
Ms Price wed Mr Andrews in January, merely days after the pair first met face to face, marking her fourth marriage.
The whirlwind romance has attracted considerable public attention, particularly following allegations levelled by Mr Andrews' former partners.
They have accused him of manipulating financial investments and fabricating elements of his personal background.
Among the disputed claims is Mr Andrews' claim that he holds a doctorate from Cambridge University, which remains unverified.
Ms Price has indicated she wants her husband to address the accusations publicly once he is released.
Katie Price with husband Lee Andrews | INSTAGRAM/LEE ANDREWS
Speaking on her podcast, she said that when Mr Andrews "gets out," the couple plans to share the full story of what occurred, noting she has encouraged him to give an interview to clarify the situation.
GB News has contacted Ms Price's representatives for comment.
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