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Katie Price and Peter Andre

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Leedssdeel · 17/08/2025 22:19

So , the news came out this week that apparently Peter has had custody of Princess and Junior for a long time . I see that now it’s a new hate campaign against Katie. But , I just can not shake the feeling that Peter Andre is not a nice person.

I have felt it for a while , I watched all their shows and he was horrible to her and I read her books ( admittedly , we don’t know what is the truth and it is only one side of the story ) but something about him I just find unsettling. He has stayed quiet , which people seem to think shows he is the better person. But , I think he knows that it will and that is the only reason he’s done that. I also do not feel comfortable with his marriage, the way it started. Emily is his friends daughter , a big age gap, he already had 2 children and she was training to be a doctor but now barely practices .. of course , it could well be her choice as she can afford to stay at home and look after the children and she could be very happy but just the way he treated Katie and the way it all came about something feels off .

I am not massively pro Katie - she has made a LOT of bad choices …. But she’s also a businesswoman who made a lot of money doing what she does , provides for her children and has raised - and continues to raise - a severely disabled son and she clearly adores him whilst his Dad doesn’t care and Peter also appears to have forgotten about him.

Im sure this thread will have 2 clear sides , interested to hear peoples views

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MounjaroMounjaro · 17/08/2025 22:22

I agree with you. I think he's calculating and more than happy to throw her under the bus to appear like the good guy.

Janedoe82 · 17/08/2025 22:22

Katie is a deeply traumatised woman who probably has significant mental health issues. It is absolutely not surprising Peter has their children or that their relationship failed. I imagine he has said very little to protect their children.

HappySummerDays · 17/08/2025 22:25

Their children were safer with him.
Her younger children are not in her care either.

PringlesTube · 17/08/2025 22:25

I think there’s a lot you don’t know about KP. I feel sorry for all her children, especially Harvey.

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Leedssdeel · 17/08/2025 22:25

Janedoe82 · 17/08/2025 22:22

Katie is a deeply traumatised woman who probably has significant mental health issues. It is absolutely not surprising Peter has their children or that their relationship failed. I imagine he has said very little to protect their children.

I do agree that him not saying anything has protected their children and he could have came out and announced that he has custody and placed himself in a better light but didn’t. However, I think that he is also likely to be one of the factors that has contributed to Katie’s mental health issues.

I also should have added to my post - I do think he is a good father , in terms of his love for his children.

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Leedssdeel · 17/08/2025 22:26

MounjaroMounjaro · 17/08/2025 22:22

I agree with you. I think he's calculating and more than happy to throw her under the bus to appear like the good guy.

Yes definitely.

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Leedssdeel · 17/08/2025 22:27

PringlesTube · 17/08/2025 22:25

I think there’s a lot you don’t know about KP. I feel sorry for all her children, especially Harvey.

I think Harvey is very clearly loved.

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Janedoe82 · 17/08/2025 22:27

Leedssdeel · 17/08/2025 22:25

I do agree that him not saying anything has protected their children and he could have came out and announced that he has custody and placed himself in a better light but didn’t. However, I think that he is also likely to be one of the factors that has contributed to Katie’s mental health issues.

I also should have added to my post - I do think he is a good father , in terms of his love for his children.

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She was unwell long before she met him.

SunnyPrague · 17/08/2025 22:28

I think Katie is an absolute car crash, God bless her. I’m sure all her kids love her - she’s their mum - but I feel Peter and Emily are probably a haven of security and stability.

Bambamhoohoo · 17/08/2025 22:28

I don’t think he has to be a nice guy for her to be a waste of space. Both things can be true!

Campingisnexttogodliness · 17/08/2025 22:30

Are people glossing over her lack of animal welfare behaviour?
The courts should have banned her from ever owning another animal.

Inquizitive · 17/08/2025 22:31

In dysfunctional families there is almost always a primary aggressor. Even though usually the father/male is the primary aggressor if you compare this with Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, Amber was the primary aggressor and Johnny was deeply dysfunctional--meeting his mirror. While we do marry our dysfunction, a trained professional can usually but not always determine the slightly better parent. If both are willing to get professional help and seek parenting classes (which rarely happens without a court order) there could be a change for a functional family. I have been in the middle of many dysfunctional couples.

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Leedssdeel · 17/08/2025 22:31

SunnyPrague · 17/08/2025 22:28

I think Katie is an absolute car crash, God bless her. I’m sure all her kids love her - she’s their mum - but I feel Peter and Emily are probably a haven of security and stability.

I don’t doubt that they have a better life with Peter and Emily. Katie is unwell and they provide the stability they need.

I just think Peter is not innocent and he played a part in her downfall.

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Screamingabdabz · 17/08/2025 22:31

All I know is that when I watched the documentary of them when they were married he looked devastated when they split. He seemed to be devoted to her and the family. She couldn’t have given a shit. She just bullied and mocked him. I even remember her mother gloating how there were photos in the press of him in Australia ‘crying to his mummy’ (he was breaking down in pap shots) and they both laughed. Vile.

MrJollyLivesNextDoor · 17/08/2025 22:33

Leedssdeel · 17/08/2025 22:31

I don’t doubt that they have a better life with Peter and Emily. Katie is unwell and they provide the stability they need.

I just think Peter is not innocent and he played a part in her downfall.

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What specifically makes you think this?

Zov · 17/08/2025 22:36

I think all of her children are safer, and better off with anyone but her, truth be told.

NewGoldFox · 17/08/2025 22:36

I think they are probably both awful people. I used to have a soft spot for Katie but lost all compassion after all the drink driving convictions.

Mumdiva99 · 17/08/2025 22:38

You do remember that they were only married for a few years and divorced in 2009. Which was many many years ago. But you blame PA for her issues and her 'downfall'.
She's a grown woman that makes her own choices. Some stupid, some downright crazy, some illegal and yet she is still good at making money.
She was together with Keiran for far longer but you aren't blaming him?

Just let PA get on with his life without constantly rehashing old issues.

Yes he made a statement - but haven't the other 2 exes launched a new legal battle? I don't know for what, but it's obviously not all rosey there.

youalright · 17/08/2025 22:44

I don't think either of them are bad people but I do think they both have bad traits and both like being the centre of attention and this doesn't mix well together. I think their both good parents.

Themagicfarawaytreeismyfav · 17/08/2025 22:46

Im no fan of KP and i definitely think she has her issues but he gives me major narc vibes! I was married to an awful man i who i would be my life on it would be diagnosed as narcissistic if he were to be assesed. When i watch the old series with KP and PA together and also when i see him the way he is with Emily his now wife it makes me feel exactly the same way i used to feel constantly with my ex. Anxious and on high alert!

HappySummerDays · 17/08/2025 22:46

@youalright
4 of her 5 children are with their other parent. How can you call her a good parent? She is very damaged.

user764329056 · 17/08/2025 22:49

I think she’s incapable of emotions most of us possess

youalright · 17/08/2025 22:50

HappySummerDays · 17/08/2025 22:46

@youalright
4 of her 5 children are with their other parent. How can you call her a good parent? She is very damaged.

That's why I said good and not great or brilliant. I think shes done a good job raising Harvey and I can't even imagine how difficult that is. Princess and junior are both adults now and still have a good relationship with her which is very telling. I have no idea about Jett and bunny as they seem to be out the spotlight

ilovepixie · 17/08/2025 22:51

I agree with you. Peter is very slimy and untrustworthy. People forget he was a joke, a has been when they first met. Katie was the big star who everyone liked. Pete’s manager is very very clever. She is the one behind the scenes controlling everything and making Katie look bad, and has done for years. Katie is a brilliant mother to Harvey, yes she has her issues and problems but every man she loved has cheated on her or mucked her about.

Showerflowers · 17/08/2025 22:52

Is that you Sophie? Lol

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