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Peter Andre
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Andre in 2009
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Peter James Andrea
27 February 1973 Harrow, London, England
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| Years active | 1989–present |
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Katie Price
(m. 2005; div. 2009)Emily MacDonagh
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Peter Andre (born Peter James Andrea on 27 February 1973) is a famous British-Australian singer, songwriter, and TV personality. He was born in England to parents from Cyprus and grew up in Australia.
Peter Andre became very popular in the mid-1990s with his music. His songs "Flava" and "I Feel You" both reached number one on the UK music charts in 1996. Later, in 2004, he appeared on a TV show called I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. This made him popular again, and his 1995 song "Mysterious Girl" became a number one hit when it was re-released. He has continued to make music and appear on television, including competing in Strictly Come Dancing in 2015. He also starred in the Katie & Peter TV shows from 2004 to 2009 with his former wife, Katie Price, whom he met on I'm a Celebrity.
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Peter Andre's Early Life
Peter James Andrea was born on February 27, 1973, in Harrow, London, England. His parents were from Cyprus. When he was six years old, his family moved to Australia. They first lived in Sydney and then settled on the Gold Coast when he was nine.
When Peter was 14, he came in second place in a dancing competition. The prize was to meet the famous singer Michael Jackson. In 1989, at age 16, Peter Andre was a contestant on an Australian talent show called New Faces. After the show, he was offered a recording contract. During this time, he lived in Surfers Paradise and went to Benowa State High School.
Peter Andre's Music Career
Peter Andre went to the UK to work with music producers Phil Harding and Ian Curnow. There, he recorded his first song, "Drive Me Crazy", and a popular hit, "Gimme Little Sign". The producers remembered him as very enthusiastic and a good singer.
In 1992, "Drive Me Crazy" was released. It reached number 72 in Australia but was a number one hit in many parts of Africa. "Gimme Little Sign" reached number 3 in Australia and stayed on the charts for 31 weeks. In 1993, Peter Andre won an ARIA Award for having the highest-selling Australian single of the year.
His second album, Natural, was released in 1996 and became number one on the UK Albums Chart. This album included his famous song "Mysterious Girl". This song reached number 2 in the UK in 1996. However, it became number 1 in 2004 after he appeared on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. Because of his success, Peter Andre moved back to the UK in the mid-1990s.
On September 14, 2009, Peter released his sixth album, Revelation. Songs like "Behind Closed Doors" and "Unconditional" were popular in the UK charts. The album itself reached number 3.
Peter Andre's Television Appearances
While Peter Andre was married to Katie Price, they started a TV show series called Katie & Peter on ITV2. These shows followed their lives together. The series included shows like When Jordan Met Peter, Jordan & Peter: Laid Bare, and Jordan & Peter: Marriage and Mayhem (2004–2005). Other shows were Katie & Peter: The Next Chapter, Katie & Peter: The Baby Diaries, and Katie & Peter: Unleashed (2007). They also had Katie & Peter: Down Under and Katie & Peter: African Adventures (2008), and Katie & Peter: Stateside in 2009.
After they separated in 2009, Peter continued with his own TV series. Peter Andre: The Next Chapter was on ITV2 until 2011. Then came Peter Andre: Here 2 Help (2011) and Peter Andre: My Life (2011–2013).
In July 2010, Peter Andre was a team captain on the ITV show Odd One In. In 2013, he was a guest judge on Your Face Sounds Familiar. He also presented five episodes of Sunday Scoop. Since November 2013, Peter Andre has presented 60 Minute Makeover, which is now called Peter Andre's 60 Minute Makeover.
In 2014, Peter Andre released the song "Kid" for the movie Mr. Peabody & Sherman. This song was the main single from his album Big Night. In October 2014, he co-hosted the launch of the TV channel ITVBe with Jamelia. Also in 2014, Peter Andre became the new face for Iceland supermarket TV commercials.
Peter Andre has also starred in the ITV show Give a Pet a Home. This show works with the RSPCA to help animals find homes. In August 2015, he was announced as a contestant for the thirteenth series of Strictly Come Dancing. He danced with Janette Manrara and finished in seventh place.
In 2018, Peter Andre provided the voice for Ace, a race car, in the Thomas & Friends movie Big World! Big Adventures!. He voiced the character again in 2020 for the show's 24th season. In December 2023, Peter Andre joined the news channel GBNews. He started presenting a weekend show with Ellie Costello.
Peter Andre's Personal Life
Peter Andre started dating model Katie Price after they met on the reality TV show I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in early 2004. They got engaged secretly in May 2004 and married on September 10, 2005, at Highclere Castle. They had two children together. While married to Katie Price, Peter was also a stepfather to her son from a previous relationship. They renewed their wedding vows in September 2008 but announced their separation in May 2009. They divorced in September of that year.
In July 2012, Peter Andre began a relationship with Emily MacDonagh, who is a doctor. Their first child together was born in 2014. They got married in 2015 at Mamhead House. In 2016, they had a son, and in April 2024, they welcomed another daughter. They live in Surrey.
Because his parents are Greek Cypriot, Peter Andre enjoys staying connected to his family's background. He also has a home in Kiti, Cyprus.
Peter Andre's Music Albums
Peter Andre has released several music albums throughout his career. Some of his albums include:
- Peter Andre (1993)
- Natural (1996)
- Time (1997)
- The Long Road Back (2004)
- A Whole New World (with Katie Price) (2006)
- Revelation (2009)
- Unconditional: Love Songs (2010)
- Accelerate (2010)
- Angels & Demons (2012)
- Big Night (2014)
- White Christmas (2014)
- Come Fly with Me (2015)
Peter Andre's Awards
Peter Andre has won several awards for his music.
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards are annual awards in Australia that celebrate great achievements in music. Peter Andre has won three of these awards.
- In 1994, his song "Gimme Little Sign" won the award for Highest Selling Single.
- Also in 1994, his album Peter Andre won the award for Best Pop Release.
- In 1997, Peter Andre received an Outstanding Achievement Award.
World Music Awards
The World Music Awards recognize the world's best-selling artists.
- In 1997, Peter Andre won the award for World's Best Selling Australian Artist.
