Katie Price appeared determined to focus on herself as she stepped out for a beauty appointment in Sussex on Friday, just days after publicly promising to confront her husband Lee Andrews over the growing controversy surrounding his alleged conduct.

The former glamour model was photographed arriving at a local nail salon for a spot of pampering after what has been an extraordinarily turbulent week, both publicly and privately.

Katie, 48, cut a casual figure for the outing, wearing a white cropped top that showcased her extensive tattoo collection alongside denim shorts and trainers. She appeared relaxed as she headed inside for her appointment, offering a stark contrast to the emotional comments she recently made about her husband on her podcast.

Her appearance comes after she admitted she plans to question Lee extensively once he returns from Dubai, where he was recently released following his second spell behind bars amid fraud allegations.

The reality star has largely remained silent while reports surrounding Lee have dominated headlines, but she finally addressed the situation during a conversation with her sister Sophie on their podcast.

Katie admitted there were numerous issues she intended to discuss with her husband once he returned to the UK.

She explained that she wanted answers regarding the allegations that have emerged over recent weeks and insisted she dislikes seeing people get hurt.

“In fact, I’m going to get Ben to interview him,” she said, referring to the producer of her podcast.

Katie added that she wanted him to “delve in deep” because she wanted to hear everything for herself.

She also made clear that she had deliberately avoided making repeated public statements while Lee remained overseas.

“There’s so much coming out about Lee and everyone saying, ‘Why isn’t Katie talking?'” she said.

She explained that she had commented when he first went missing but had since chosen not to continue discussing developments publicly.

Instead, she said she intended to address the issues directly with him once he was no longer in prison.

Her remarks followed another difficult week for the couple after reports emerged alleging Lee had discussed selling an intimate recording supposedly involving the pair.

According to reports, a voice note allegedly sent by Lee before his arrest captured him discussing a video that he claimed could be worth £250,000.

The alleged recording reportedly suggested he needed money quickly and believed the footage might generate a substantial payment.

Reports further claimed he later withdrew the suggestion after being warned that releasing such material without consent would be illegal.

Katie has firmly denied that any such recording exists.

Speaking on her podcast, she insisted she had never made a sex tape with Lee.

She acknowledged that Lee had mentioned one in the alleged voice note but maintained it was simply a joke.

The discussion prompted a furious reaction from her sister Sophie.

“I think that’s disgusting,” Sophie said after hearing about the reported conversation.

Katie agreed that the situation was deeply upsetting but reiterated that she preferred to wait until Lee returned before confronting him directly.

Sophie, however, was far less restrained.

She criticised Lee for allegedly discussing Katie in such a manner, branding him “a disrespectful d***head.”

Katie responded by clarifying that the alleged conversation had not taken place between Lee and friends, but with someone she described as “professional.”

Sophie’s response was immediate.

“Even worse,” she replied.

The controversy surrounding Lee has only intensified following an unprecedented public statement issued on behalf of members of his own family.

In comments released through a family friend, Lee’s sister Kelly Andrews said recent evidence had left relatives shocked.

The statement acknowledged that accepting what had emerged had been extremely painful because it involved a close family member.

Kelly and the family friend said they felt it was important to recognise the seriousness of what had come to light after initially believing otherwise.

They added that the Lee they had known previously appeared very different from the person described by recent allegations, making the situation especially difficult for those closest to him.

The public criticism represented a dramatic development given that family members had previously stood by Lee during earlier stages of the controversy.

Reports have suggested Katie herself has become increasingly frustrated by the continuing stream of allegations surrounding her husband.

Sources recently claimed she had reached “the end of her tether” following months of controversy, legal troubles and repeated headlines.

Lee had been detained in Dubai for a second time after facing fraud allegations.

He has consistently maintained his innocence.

Earlier reports claimed he had been attempting to raise approximately £120,000 to resolve outstanding financial issues before eventually being released.

His father Peter was also detained during the investigation before later being released.

Throughout the ordeal Katie remained in Britain, continuing with work commitments while largely refusing to comment publicly beyond confirming she was aware of developments.

Friends have reportedly urged her to prioritise her own wellbeing following months of turmoil.

Despite the mounting difficulties, Katie has continued to send mixed signals about the future of her marriage.

Only days after criticising Lee’s alleged behaviour on her podcast, she also shared a supportive post about him on social media.

Posting a photograph of Lee following his release from prison, Katie wrote “My man” across the image.

She also highlighted what she described as his “hair growth journey,” jokingly praising her “handsome husband.”

The light-hearted post focused on Lee’s noticeably fuller hair after leaving prison, something that prompted widespread discussion online because he had previously spoken openly about hair loss and the possibility of undergoing a transplant.

The affectionate post surprised many followers given the increasingly public strain within the relationship.

Katie has also found herself responding to claims about the alleged recording.

In a previous statement, she insisted reports suggesting she had filmed intimate content with Lee were completely false.

She said no such recording existed and criticised the publication of allegations that she described as deeply misleading.

Katie also said she felt upset, humiliated and abused by claims she believed had no factual basis.

Her representatives have consistently denied that any recording involving the couple was ever created.

The latest developments come after what has already been an eventful year for the television personality.

Katie has continued recording her podcast, making public appearances and documenting aspects of her life online despite the personal difficulties unfolding behind the scenes.

Friday’s trip to the nail salon suggested she is attempting to maintain some normality while awaiting Lee’s return to Britain.

Dressed casually and appearing composed, she focused on her appointment rather than addressing reporters or discussing the latest headlines.

Whether the couple’s marriage can survive the series of allegations remains uncertain.

Katie has made clear that significant conversations still lie ahead once Lee is back in the UK.

For now, she appears determined to continue focusing on work while preparing to seek answers privately rather than through social media or public interviews.

Her own comments suggest those discussions may be frank.

“There is so much,” she admitted during the podcast.

“There is no smoke without fire.”

As Lee attempts to rebuild his life following his release from prison, Katie’s remarks indicate she expects full explanations before deciding what the future holds.

With criticism coming not only from the public but now also from members of Lee’s own family, the pressure surrounding the couple has intensified dramatically.

For Katie, Friday’s beauty appointment offered a brief escape from a week dominated by legal controversies, family statements and uncomfortable allegations—but the difficult conversations she says she intends to have with her husband appear to be only just beginning.