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Peter Andre

293 replies

Thiswinterhaslastedyonks · 09/03/2023 20:55

What are your thoughts on him?

When I was younger I thought he was the nicest guy, after seeing the Tik toks etc and thinking about it, I’m really not sure

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Mamaneedsadrink · 10/03/2023 00:40

Haven't thought about him since about 1993 when he had abs of steel dancing to "mysterious girl"

PizzaPastaWine · 10/03/2023 00:51

So much vitrol for a man that many hasn't met/seen snippets on YouTube or TV.

I'm surprised how many posters are getting so worked up/unpleasant about him.

Rollingeyeemoji · 10/03/2023 01:17

Hmm. The tiktoks that have upset you are clips from the Katie and Peter era. They split in 2009, 14 years ago. She’s had 2 more husbands and 2
more divorces since. It’s old news isn’t it?

Although just lately his career seems to be going from strength to strength. He’s done a successful run in the West End in Grease. He’s launching a 30 year celebration of his career tour this year. His marriage to Emily seems strong. His children are doing well. Junior, his son, made comments to the Sun newspaper just a couple of days ago about what an amazing Dad he was and how he hoped he could be just like him. Junior never makes any positive comments about his Mum publicly. It seems both he and Princess have lived with Dad for several years.

So this post is interestingly timed I would say…

My own view is that yes he comes across as a little too good to be true and certainly showed himself up on the Katie and Peter shows many years ago, but he seems to have matured into a sensible adult and certainly a Dad who has provided stability and sanity for the two elder children who must have suffered as their mother went through very well publicised difficult times with her mental health.

The other thing I admire him for is despite the fact that Katie Price has attacked him and his wife in the press very publicly and quite nastily, neither he nor Emily have ever responded. For that, they both have my respect.

Stripeyishjumper · 10/03/2023 01:39

Rollingeyeemoji · 10/03/2023 01:17

Hmm. The tiktoks that have upset you are clips from the Katie and Peter era. They split in 2009, 14 years ago. She’s had 2 more husbands and 2
more divorces since. It’s old news isn’t it?

Although just lately his career seems to be going from strength to strength. He’s done a successful run in the West End in Grease. He’s launching a 30 year celebration of his career tour this year. His marriage to Emily seems strong. His children are doing well. Junior, his son, made comments to the Sun newspaper just a couple of days ago about what an amazing Dad he was and how he hoped he could be just like him. Junior never makes any positive comments about his Mum publicly. It seems both he and Princess have lived with Dad for several years.

So this post is interestingly timed I would say…

My own view is that yes he comes across as a little too good to be true and certainly showed himself up on the Katie and Peter shows many years ago, but he seems to have matured into a sensible adult and certainly a Dad who has provided stability and sanity for the two elder children who must have suffered as their mother went through very well publicised difficult times with her mental health.

The other thing I admire him for is despite the fact that Katie Price has attacked him and his wife in the press very publicly and quite nastily, neither he nor Emily have ever responded. For that, they both have my respect.

What has Katie said about Emily in the press? I’ve heard things she’s said about Kieran’s (I think) partner but anything she’s said about Emily has passed me by, I thought maybe she was just kind of pretending she doesn’t exist.

TheMainWoman · 10/03/2023 01:46

I do not like him at all.

pepsirolla · 10/03/2023 01:53

Rollingeyeemoji · 10/03/2023 01:17

Hmm. The tiktoks that have upset you are clips from the Katie and Peter era. They split in 2009, 14 years ago. She’s had 2 more husbands and 2
more divorces since. It’s old news isn’t it?

Although just lately his career seems to be going from strength to strength. He’s done a successful run in the West End in Grease. He’s launching a 30 year celebration of his career tour this year. His marriage to Emily seems strong. His children are doing well. Junior, his son, made comments to the Sun newspaper just a couple of days ago about what an amazing Dad he was and how he hoped he could be just like him. Junior never makes any positive comments about his Mum publicly. It seems both he and Princess have lived with Dad for several years.

So this post is interestingly timed I would say…

My own view is that yes he comes across as a little too good to be true and certainly showed himself up on the Katie and Peter shows many years ago, but he seems to have matured into a sensible adult and certainly a Dad who has provided stability and sanity for the two elder children who must have suffered as their mother went through very well publicised difficult times with her mental health.

The other thing I admire him for is despite the fact that Katie Price has attacked him and his wife in the press very publicly and quite nastily, neither he nor Emily have ever responded. For that, they both have my respect.

This. He always seems to put his children's welfare and education first.

Jumbojade · 10/03/2023 02:36

Does anyone know if he really loves his kids?? 😬

marchella · 10/03/2023 02:42

Seems a pretty smart lady decided he was ok, so as I've never met him I will bow to her authority.

Rolandoratto · 10/03/2023 06:51

BertyMyrtle · 09/03/2023 23:13

www.tiktok.com/@katiepricefanpage/video/7120710974532816134?lang=en

not sure if that link works, but I believe this is what a lot of people are talking about

I came here to defend the coffee stirring because when I watched it, I didn’t see what you all saw. He looked irritated but I put that down to disappointment and playing up to the cameras a bit for some interest. HOWEVER - Jesus I can’t ever look at him the same again after that tik tok. Bloody hell. I’m in shock! What a nasty nasty prick. I wouldn’t even have taken that as well as Katie did. Think what she must have put up with over the years with him. Wow just wow. And so so rude to the bloke with the segways - was all so unnecessary and diva ish. Imagine how he would speak to her and behave at home 😞

Itsgottobeme · 10/03/2023 08:00

because we all no how honest of situations tik toks are dont we

BertyMyrtle · 10/03/2023 08:33

Itsgottobeme · 10/03/2023 08:00

because we all no how honest of situations tik toks are dont we

Are you suggesting that TikTok edited the video somehow?

Thepeopleversuswork · 10/03/2023 08:36

God it’s a really telling sign of how low our collective bar is for men that people are saying he loves his kids and was once nice to a random he met walking his dog and that makes him a fucking saint.

I don’t know the bloke from Adam but his behaviour on that clip is textbook control.

Moonicorn · 10/03/2023 08:36

Thepeopleversuswork · 10/03/2023 08:36

God it’s a really telling sign of how low our collective bar is for men that people are saying he loves his kids and was once nice to a random he met walking his dog and that makes him a fucking saint.

I don’t know the bloke from Adam but his behaviour on that clip is textbook control.

Er, it’s a joke..

Moonicorn · 10/03/2023 08:37

Thepeopleversuswork · 10/03/2023 08:36

God it’s a really telling sign of how low our collective bar is for men that people are saying he loves his kids and was once nice to a random he met walking his dog and that makes him a fucking saint.

I don’t know the bloke from Adam but his behaviour on that clip is textbook control.

I think it’s very telling that on a general ‘have you met him? Whaddaya think?’ type thread you’re so incredibly desperate to search for ulterior motives that would never be ascribed to women. The double standards on here are a joke and don’t even do us any favours.

Thepeopleversuswork · 10/03/2023 08:38

Moonicorn · 10/03/2023 08:36

Er, it’s a joke..

It’s not always a joke, that’s the point. Most people think he is dad of the year.

StrawberryWater · 10/03/2023 08:38

Someone earlier in the thread mentioned he looks sticky.

He is sticky! I met him at a student event I was running years ago and ewwww. I can still feel his handshake. 😷 He also smelt of lynx and BO.

That said: he was actually very nice!

I don’t follow him or know him so who knows what he’s like behind closed doors or on his shows but yeah he was ok to me. Minus the sticky handshake. 🤢

Thepeopleversuswork · 10/03/2023 08:40

@Moonicorn

I’m just basing my opinion on what was posted here. Unlike some lucky people I haven’t had the privilege of bumping into Saint Peter on a dog walk.

But in that clip he’s a controlling bellend.

Moonicorn · 10/03/2023 08:47

Thepeopleversuswork · 10/03/2023 08:38

It’s not always a joke, that’s the point. Most people think he is dad of the year.

Some people maybe, but then some people think KP is a good mother so 😂

Moonicorn · 10/03/2023 08:50

Thepeopleversuswork · 10/03/2023 08:40

@Moonicorn

I’m just basing my opinion on what was posted here. Unlike some lucky people I haven’t had the privilege of bumping into Saint Peter on a dog walk.

But in that clip he’s a controlling bellend.

But you’re not, people are telling lightweight anecdotes about him and you’re saying it’s all bullshit.

Do I think PA is an AMAZING dad and all round 5* bloke? Probably not, but then most of them aren’t. He’s probably a mix of good and bad like most people.

But this absolute obsession on MN with painting every single man as ‘abusive’ or ‘controlling’ based on the flimsiest of ‘evidence’ is frankly, really unhealthy. And it really is an obsession now, like ‘who can be the best feminist by calling any man an abusive asshole first’

Remember ladies - your sons will be judged in the same way.

Thepeopleversuswork · 10/03/2023 08:52

@Moonicorn

Some people maybe, but then some people think KP is a good mother so 😂

I don't think Katie Price is a model mother either but it's not a zero sum game.

And I know a narcissistic twat when I see one.

Thepeopleversuswork · 10/03/2023 08:55

But this absolute obsession on MN with painting every single man as ‘abusive’ or ‘controlling’ based on the flimsiest of ‘evidence’ is frankly, really unhealthy. And it really is an obsession now, like ‘who can be the best feminist by calling any man an abusive asshole first’

Look: I was married to a bloke who had traits like this. He would buy gifts purely out of control. He would buy expensive holidays and then bang on and on and on about how generous he had been. Or take you for a meal in the most expensive restaurant and buy champagne etc. And tell all your friends. And then hold it over you when you failed to appreciate him or comply with some request because he'd bought an iPad/a holiday/taken you for a posh meal.

I'm not obsessed with painting every man as abusive because I have better things to do but I lived with this for years and I can spot it a mile off. And this video creeped the fuck out of me because it was exactly the same tactics.

Moonicorn · 10/03/2023 08:57

Thepeopleversuswork · 10/03/2023 08:52

@Moonicorn

Some people maybe, but then some people think KP is a good mother so 😂

I don't think Katie Price is a model mother either but it's not a zero sum game.

And I know a narcissistic twat when I see one.

If that’s your ‘evidence’ for someone being abusive then aren’t you being a bit unfair?

The language on here is so extreme. He’s probably vain, he’s a celebrity, they all are. But ‘narcissist’? Come on. These terms which used to be reserved for people who truly fitted them are now just wheeled out at any opportunity, particularly when it’s a man, and watering the whole thing down.

Like I said it doesn’t nobody any favours to just be bandying around ‘abusive’ or ‘narcissist’ just because ‘I didn’t like the tone of something he said years ago which was pretty innocuous’.

I mean what’s the end goal here?

Thepeopleversuswork · 10/03/2023 09:00

@Moonicorn

See my last post. I lived with a bloke who did this for years and it ended with physical violence. I do have some experience of this.

There's no "end goal" really: I couldn't give a tinker's cuss about Peter Andre and his marriage. The OP asked for opinions and I gave mine. I don't owe PA a damn thing and if I see behaviour on video which looks like abuse I have a right to call it out.

Moonicorn · 10/03/2023 09:01

Thepeopleversuswork · 10/03/2023 08:55

But this absolute obsession on MN with painting every single man as ‘abusive’ or ‘controlling’ based on the flimsiest of ‘evidence’ is frankly, really unhealthy. And it really is an obsession now, like ‘who can be the best feminist by calling any man an abusive asshole first’

Look: I was married to a bloke who had traits like this. He would buy gifts purely out of control. He would buy expensive holidays and then bang on and on and on about how generous he had been. Or take you for a meal in the most expensive restaurant and buy champagne etc. And tell all your friends. And then hold it over you when you failed to appreciate him or comply with some request because he'd bought an iPad/a holiday/taken you for a posh meal.

I'm not obsessed with painting every man as abusive because I have better things to do but I lived with this for years and I can spot it a mile off. And this video creeped the fuck out of me because it was exactly the same tactics.

Well, that’s your sad story isn’t it? Doesn’t make you an ‘expert’ at reading other people.

I have had moments over the years when I’ve had a bad day, been very stressed and must have looked a complete and utter bitch in public. How many of us have snapped at our children, or shouted at another driver in frustration, or sighed when told something we ordered to store hasn’t arrived when you’ve walked half an hour to collect it? Not regularly of course, but this ‘ALL MEN MUST BE PERFECT AT ALL TIMES ELSE THEYRE A CONTROLLING NARC’ is absolute bollocks.

He hasn’t been arrested, he hasn’t been accused of anything by his exes (apart from a small willy by KP - imagine if he has said she had a loose vagina? You lot would be RAGING). He’s had the odd shitty moment, stop pretending that makes somebody an all round bad egg.

Moonicorn · 10/03/2023 09:02

Thepeopleversuswork · 10/03/2023 09:00

@Moonicorn

See my last post. I lived with a bloke who did this for years and it ended with physical violence. I do have some experience of this.

There's no "end goal" really: I couldn't give a tinker's cuss about Peter Andre and his marriage. The OP asked for opinions and I gave mine. I don't owe PA a damn thing and if I see behaviour on video which looks like abuse I have a right to call it out.

Again, your sad story - nothing to do with PA. And doesn’t give you the right to imply somebody else is the same because ‘once they said something in a tone you didn’t like’ or whatever.

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