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To think Peter Andre and Emily are the strangest couple?

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MoneyMoneyMoney25 · 22/06/2025 22:18

I went down a bit of rabbit hole the other day (triggered by a random Facebook article), checking out Peter Andre and his wife Emily’s social media.

I get that he’s pretty well off (although he only had one good song so I’m not sure how well off), but how the fuck does Emily put up with him? She is obviously very intelligent, as well as beautiful, and a lot younger than him…I guess the heart wants what the heart wants but honestly the man has the IQ of a walnut, and he is also intensely irritating. I can’t imagine them having deep and meaningful conversations because I don’t think he’s capable of that.

I know this is a mean thread but it just seems like a very peculiar mismatch. Watching a 30 second reel of him on insta makes me feel stabby, how on earth does she live with him?

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cryingandshaking · 22/06/2025 23:28

Wintershealing · 22/06/2025 22:23

I remember years ago watching his fly on the wall type show and he was mad because she'd already been on a safari and actually vocalised how annoyed he was as he'd planned a trip for them. It was so odd.

oh I remember this, wasn’t he angrily stirring his tea and spilling it everywhere?! 😂

Dramatic · 22/06/2025 23:28

TheMeasure · 22/06/2025 23:24

Controlling to Katie Price?!
I hardly think objecting to some of her appalling behaviour means he’s controlling. She’s is a terrible human being (and it would appear that the authorities who’ve removed her children from her care at various points would agree).
Some of her supporters keep referring to a particular bit of film footage where, yes, he spoke to her badly but if you watch the whole excerpt, you will see the very unpleasant taunts she levelled at him first.
Their relationship at that point was effectively over and I think he would be the first to admit they were bad for each other and he called time on the marriage - aided by his discovery she had been shagging around.
I think Emily comes across as delightful and she seems to be devoted to him. They also appear (as far as anyone can tell from SM footage) to have created a stable and happy family which has been the saving of his elder kids with KP. Had it been left up to her (who has openly admitted she likes her children to be feral), the outcomes for them both would have been very different.

Are you talking about the Segway episode? Because not only is he vile to Katie, he is absolutely awful to the guy in the Segway shop, I think treating people like that really shows what kind of person you are deep down.

PractisingMyTelekenipsis · 22/06/2025 23:26

Gardenbumblebee · 22/06/2025 22:48

But he really loves his kids....

That's what I came here to say.

TheGrimSmile · 22/06/2025 23:25

You can be "clever", or academic rather, and still be shallow as a puddle. I also don't think you need to be super intelligent to be a doctor. Averagely intelligent with a good (often private) education and often pushy parents is all it can take. I've come across several GPs who don't seem very bright at all with some of the nonsense they came out with. I've also met lots of solicitors who are thick as pig shit but people always assume they must be really clever for some reason.

SameDayNewName · 22/06/2025 23:25

"Woman marries rich, attractive, slightly older man" is hardly headline news, or that surprising, surely? That's before I consider the absolute wank stains of men I wasted my best years on 😭 Peter Andre would definitely have been a step up, regardless of his IQ (if it even is that low).

MintTwirl · 22/06/2025 23:25

I think he is the type of person that has a public Mr Nice Guy face but he is different behind closed doors. I just get that vibe from him.
Getting together with KP was very lucrative for him and his career. His wife seems quite aloof, I don’t know if the tv thing is really her dream or if he is pulling the strings.

Princess and Junior seem nice enough kids. It must be hard seeing their mums lifestyle,

TheMeasure · 22/06/2025 23:24

Controlling to Katie Price?!
I hardly think objecting to some of her appalling behaviour means he’s controlling. She’s is a terrible human being (and it would appear that the authorities who’ve removed her children from her care at various points would agree).
Some of her supporters keep referring to a particular bit of film footage where, yes, he spoke to her badly but if you watch the whole excerpt, you will see the very unpleasant taunts she levelled at him first.
Their relationship at that point was effectively over and I think he would be the first to admit they were bad for each other and he called time on the marriage - aided by his discovery she had been shagging around.
I think Emily comes across as delightful and she seems to be devoted to him. They also appear (as far as anyone can tell from SM footage) to have created a stable and happy family which has been the saving of his elder kids with KP. Had it been left up to her (who has openly admitted she likes her children to be feral), the outcomes for them both would have been very different.

Unexpectedlysinglemum · 22/06/2025 23:23

I saw a tik tok of clips of him emotionally abusing Katie price from their documentary.

He seems very very controlling.

The age gap suits him.

PurpleChrayn · 22/06/2025 23:22

He is the walking, living manifestation of The Ick.

SnipSnipMrBurgess · 22/06/2025 23:22

He was abusive to Katoe Price.

He is a nasty person.

It's creepy he is with his new wife and feels controlling.

He really really loves his kids.

Berlinlover · 22/06/2025 23:20

She became pregnant very soon after meeting him at the age of 23. I’m sure her parents were very disappointed, I know I would be.

Bridgetjonesheart · 22/06/2025 23:19

It does sound rather odd but maybe she is motivated by money and that’s why she’s with him?

lingmerth · 22/06/2025 23:18

I also watched those reality shows of them both, not clips, and KP constantly belittled him and spoke to him awfully. It was embarrassing to watch how she humiliated him.
He and Emily seem very happy, in as much as we the public could ever know.
strange thread.

Choppychop · 22/06/2025 23:17

She does have an aloof vibe to her but some ppl are shy….

LancashireButterPie · 22/06/2025 23:16

I met Peter and Emily at a charity event that we are all involved with a few years ago. Peter was actually really sweet, Emily was rude, aloof and abrasive. She acted like she didn't want to be there, she didn't have to be, should have just gone home.

Dita73 · 22/06/2025 23:15

I can’t even look at that bloke. He makes me feel ill. He’s cringey,he’s creepy,he’s just revolting

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MoneyMoneyMoney25 · 22/06/2025 23:15

Choppychop · 22/06/2025 23:05

How do you know he’s not smart? How do you know he’s not a good husband? He is clearly a good father. She’s clearly chosen him as her person and the father to his children. Weird post.

Well…I’ve never seen even a glimmer of intelligence coming from him on TV or his social media. So unless he’s hiding his brains really well, I think it’s safe to say he’s a bit dim.

As for a good husband, thankfully I can’t comment on that.

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MoneyMoneyMoney25 · 22/06/2025 22:29

I’m sure that was part of the appeal. And I have read that he was very controlling towards KP so I can’t imagine he’s any different now. Again, I promise I’m not associated with KP in any way, she clearly has her own issues.

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Don’t believe all you read. And you are right … this is a mean article. Live and let live.

Crazyworldmum · 22/06/2025 23:14

Katie , is that you ?

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This, what a random thing to.post about!

KatiesbigsisterSue · 22/06/2025 23:12

OneBadKitty · 22/06/2025 23:07

I don't get the hate for PE on mumsnet. Having watched the reality shows he did with KP I think she comes across as far more abusive than he was. There are a few episodes where he's clearly had enough of her and is acting somewhat dismissive but on the whole he took a whole lot of shit from her and comes across better than she does. Plus, he's gone on to make a success of a relationship and appears to be a decent father to his kids- the same can't be said of KP!

Agree with this

TheaBrandt1 · 22/06/2025 23:11

They are a minority but we know a few seemingly mismatched couples who are quite happy. The cleverer one tends to get those needs for better conversation met with clever friends. A friend has a Dh who is quite handsome and a kind chap but really not much there. Their family works well though. Just feel sorry for Dh when he gets stuck with my friends Dh!

Strawberrycupcakes · 22/06/2025 23:11

I remember him defending Michael Jackson. That was enough to put me off him.

catin8oot5 · 22/06/2025 23:11

OneBadKitty · 22/06/2025 23:07

I don't get the hate for PE on mumsnet. Having watched the reality shows he did with KP I think she comes across as far more abusive than he was. There are a few episodes where he's clearly had enough of her and is acting somewhat dismissive but on the whole he took a whole lot of shit from her and comes across better than she does. Plus, he's gone on to make a success of a relationship and appears to be a decent father to his kids- the same can't be said of KP!

Oh my god if you watch 5 minutes of videos he was awful and yes abusive

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