Peter Andre reveals plans to ‘quit’ the UK for Australia after ex Katie Price told of ‘difficult’ co-parenting with him
PETER Andre has hinted at plans to “quit” the UK for Australia after sharing touching moments with his mum during a recent trip Down Under.
The Mysterious Girl hitmaker admitted his thoughts on re-location as he posted a video showing him and his parent to his Instagram grid.
Peter, 52, has previously told of his devastation at leaving his mum miles away amid fears for her ill health.
He revealed in 2023 that his mother, Thea, 88, has been diagnosed with both Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease.
Thea lives Down Under with Peter’s father, Savvas, as she battles her declining health.
Last year, Peter celebrated his parents’ 69th wedding anniversary and paid tribute to them, admitting how “really tough it is to see your parents age or become ill”.
Now he has posted a sweet clip showing his mum cupping his face in her hands as he smiled at her.
Peter, wearing a dark shirt and green baseball cap, could be heard saying: “I know.”
His mum uttered an “awww” before trying to say something else, with the chart star asking her to clarify what she said.
In his caption, the I’m A Celeb alum said: “Spending time with mum is always the most important part of my trip.
“Not exactly sure what mum is saying here but words are not always needed. I will be back very soon.
“I Love her so much, I pray she knows that. I also love Australia. But back to my babies now.”
Flava singer Peter welcomed his third child, Arabella, now one, with wife Emily MacDonagh in April 2024.
Together, the duo share two other children, Amelia, 11, and eight-year-old Theo.
Peter also shares two kids, Junior, 19, and Princess, 17, with ex-wife Katie Price.
One fan then asked the dad of five: “Would you consider moving back to Australia for a few years to spend more time with her? Also the wonderful lifestyle for children.”
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He then candidly put: “Yes I actually want to and am hopeful.”
Peter, whose wife is an NHS doctor, then told another fan of the context behind the video.
He wrote: “It was so special. To be honest, it was bittersweet because dad was there but mum couldn’t be. I wish she saw how wonderful everyone was.”
CO PARENT CLASH
His sweet upload came just a day after his ex wife Katie Price told of their struggles co-parenting.
He shares Junior, 19, and Princess, 17, with the former glamour model – who opened up on their dynamic as exes on a new podcast.
In the chat, Katie told of the real reason for their break-up, after the former couple famously met on I’m A Celebrity in 2004 where their chemistry played out on screen.
After leaving the jungle, their romance moved quickly – they got engaged in secret just a few months later and tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in 2005.
But by 2009, their fairytale had unravelled.
Speaking on Paul C. Brunson’s We Need To Talk podcast, Katie, 46, has opened up about what really happened behind the scenes.
She revealed how, at the time, Peter became convinced she had been unfaithful with her dressage trainer, Andrew Gould.
Katie insisted: “There was nothing going on. I just kept my horse at his stables – he was married, and I was happy just keeping my horse there.”
According to Katie, Peter’s suspicions sparked repeated arguments until she reached her breaking point.
She said: “He kept saying, ‘I’ve had enough, I’ve had enough.’ In the end, I said, ‘Fine, divorce me then.’ And that was that.”
Katie told of the emotional toll co-parenting has taken on her, and confessed on the podcast: “It’s the hardest thing.
“But over time, you learn what people are really like. It’s been tough.”