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Peter Andre: Facts about the reality TV sensation

Peter Andre: Facts about the reality TV sensation

Appeared among the sixth highest-selling UK artists in the 1990s, Peter Andre also achieved success in various reality TV shows particularly through I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here. The English-born Australian singer is widely recognized for his high-profile relationship with TV personality and glamorous model Katie Price. As a household name in the UK who frequently graces the spotlight, discover more about him through these intriguing facts.

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He has a dual British-Australian nationality

He has a dual British-Australian nationality

The popstar carries a blend of British and Australian identity. He spent his formative years in Harrow, London, until 1979 when Peter and his family relocated to Sydney, Australia, adding a twist to his nationality.

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Andre was raised on the Gold Coast

Andre was raised on the Gold Coast

Peter Andre was only six years old when his family left London for Australia. They initially settled in Sydney, but their stay was brief. Three years later, they relocated to the Gold Coast, where he was raised.

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He found fame thanks to the “New Faces” talent show

He found fame thanks to the “New Faces” talent show

Peter Andre's rise to fame on the Australian talent show New Faces in 1990, where he performed 'Don't Be Cruel' by Bobby Brown. During the show, Melodian Records' boss, Molly Meldrum, offered him a record contract live on television.

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He began competing in talent shows at 14

He began competing in talent shows at 14

Peter Andre participated in various local and national talent shows to showcase his singing skills. At the age of 14, he made his debut in the talent show circuit, and by 16, he had earned a contract through an Australian TV talent competition.

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He recorded his debut single in the UK

He recorded his debut single in the UK

Peter Andre travelled to the UK to collaborate with producers Phil Harding and Ian Curnow at PWL Studios, where he recorded his first single, 'Drive Me Crazy,' and the song that made him famous, 'Gimme Little Sign.

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His hit "Gimme Little Sign" peaked at No. 3

His hit "Gimme Little Sign" peaked at No. 3

In 1992, Andre's first single 'Drive Me Crazy' made it to No. 72 on the Australian singles. It was his second single, 'Gimme Little Sign,' that got him noticed, reaching No. 3 and staying in the charts for 31 weeks.

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His second album was No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart

His second album was No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart

On September 30, 1996, he released his second studio album, and it reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart. The album featured the popular single 'Mysterious Girl,' which reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart in 1996.

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He met supermodel Katie Price on “I'm A Celebrity”

He met supermodel Katie Price on “I'm A Celebrity”

Before his current marriage, Peter Andre had been married to supermodel Katie Price. They first crossed paths on a reality TV show I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here, secretly got engaged, and exchanged vows in 2005. However, their marriage ended after three and a half years.

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Andre and Price launched the Katie & Peter franchise

Andre and Price launched the Katie & Peter franchise

Throughout their marriage, Andre and Katie Price introduced The Katie & Peter franchise on ITV2, which showcased their life. The franchise included various reality TV series including When Jordan Met Peter and Katie & Peter: The Next Chapter.

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Andre is a father of four

Andre is a father of four

Peter Andre is the proud father of four children. His son Junior and daughter Princess were born during his first marriage, in June 2005 and June 2007, respectively. Following that, he and his current wife welcomed their daughter Amelia in January 2014 and their son Theodore in 2016.

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He married Emily MacDonagh in 2016

He married Emily MacDonagh in 2016

Peter Andre started dating Emily MacDonagh in July 2012 who gave birth to their first daughter Amelia in January 2014. They tied the knot in 2015 near Exeter at Mamhead House. They welcomed their second child Theodore in 2016.

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His wife is a doctor

His wife is a doctor

Emily MacDonagh, born on August 16, 1989, in Taunton, was a medical student when she and Andre crossed paths in 2010. She is now a doctor and frequently provides health advice on ITV's Lorraine.

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The star won several awards

The star won several awards

The British-Australian singer and television personality was honoured with several awards including ARIA Award for Highest Selling Single in 1993, ARIA Award for Best Pop Release in 1994, and World's Best Selling Australian Artist in 1997.

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Andre dated a wide range of celebrity girlfriends

Andre dated a wide range of celebrity girlfriends

I'm A Celeb star had quite the list of celebrity girlfriends before he met Katie Price. He had a notable romance with Spice Girl Mel B during his popstar heyday, and in less successful times, he dated Tania from Big Brother 4 and former Home and Away actress Laura Vasquez.

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