‘I’m proud, but also a little scared’: Peter Andre admits he ‘fears’ for son Junior, 16, as he prepares to make his mark on the fickle music industry after signing first record deal
- The Australian singer is guiding Junior Andre – his son with ex-wife Katie Price – as he takes his first tentative step into the music industry
- But Peter says he is mindful of his son being ‘thrown’ into the fast-paced and notoriously fickle world of showbusiness
- Junior announced his deal with Columbia Records in August, with his first music expected to be released in a matter of months
Peter Andre admits he refused to let his eldest child sign a record deal until he turned 16 because he’s ‘fearful’ of the heady lifestyle associated with the music industry.
The Australian singer is guiding Junior Andre – his son with ex-wife Katie Price – as he takes his first tentative step into the music industry after formally agreeing a deal with Columbia Records.
But after years of first-hand experience, father-of-four Peter, 48, says he is mindful of his son being ‘thrown’ into the fast-paced and notoriously fickle world of showbusiness.
Opening up: Peter Andre admits he refused to let his eldest child sign a record deal until he turned 16 because he’s ‘fearful’ of the heady lifestyle associated with the music industry
Speaking to Thursday’s edition of Good Morning Britain about Junior’s new music and his own personal apprehensions, he said: ‘So we got it all ready and he signed his deal with Columbia Records, which is amazing.
‘I’m in talks with them on a regular basis and he will have, probably May time his music will be out. I’m so excited for him and he’s working so hard.’
He added: ‘It’s a mixture of I’m proud and excited and I see how hard he works and I see how hard he works and he practices every day.
Exciting times: The Australian singer is guiding Junior Andre as he takes his first tentative step into the music industry after formally agreeing a deal with Columbia Records
Let’s talk: Peter spoke to Thursday’s edition of Good Morning Britain about Junior’s new music and his own personal apprehensions about his son’s career move
‘But there’s also a fear to it as well. There’s this fear of you’re getting thrown into this lifestyle, which I know he’s part of in some way, but it’s very different when you have a scheduled lifestyle.
‘It’s gonna be a lot of work for him and he’s so excited, and yeah I’m proud but I’m also a little bit scared as I guess anyone would be.
‘Hopefully he’s been brought up well enough to be humble and to be respectful and to always be polite and that’s the one thing I’m so strict on him about. I hope he’s gonna do really well.’
Candid: ‘It’s gonna be a lot of work for him and he’s so excited, and yeah I’m proud but I’m also a little bit scared as I guess anyone would be,’ he explained
Practice makes perfect: Junior gets on the mike during an appearance onstage with his father at Fantasia in 2021
Junior announced the news of his record deal in August, writing: ‘Wow.. where do I start. These past 6 months have been hectic. But I’ve loved every single second of it.
‘My dad took me to the studio 6 months ago and got me in the booth at @rebelrecs Since then I have secretly been working on a MASSIVE project, and not long ago got a call saying saying @columbiauk want to sign me!’
He continued: I would just like to say thank you to the team @rebelress alongside my dad who have helped develop me into an artist.
‘And of course a big shoutout to @sktartist and @marcellonoego Who are very talented and have been working with me on this project since the start.’
Ended his message, he wrote: ‘And of course my family and friends. I love everyone who supports me and I am very excited to go on this journey with you all.’
Well done: The budding musician inked a deal with Harry Styles’ label Columbia Records earlier this year (pictured centre, with dad Peter, far right)