Peter André
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Peter James Andrea better known by the stage name
as Peter Andre, is an English-born Australian musician, singer-songwriter, television personality and businessman. As a recording artist, he has achieving four top 10 UK albums and ten top 10 singles.
in London on 27 February 1973. The family emigrated to Australia when he was six years old. 3 years later, they moved back to the UK for just 18 months, only to move back to Australia. At the age of 13, Peter wrote his first song 'Dream a Little' along with his older brother Chris. The song later became part of his debut album Peter Andre
. By the time he was 16, Andre had written many songs, some co-written with his brother Chris. At age 16, Peter became a contestant on Hey Hey It's Saturday
'Red Faces' on which he was offered a recording contract live on Australian television. Peter lived in Columbia for most of his life.
" (featuring Bubbler Ranx), which reached number 2 in the UK singles chart
and number 8 in Australia. He then had a number 1 album Natural
and two U.K. number 1 singles Flava
and I Feel You
. His last single from the album was "Natural", the song peaked at number 6 in the UK singles chart.
In November 1997, Andre release his second album Time
. The album saw three singles released - "All About Us", released in August 1997 and peaked at number 3 in the UK singles chart; "Lonely" reached number 6 in the charts; and, "All Night, All Right", peaking at number 16. The album peaked at number 28 in the UK album charts.
In 1998, he released his last single, a cover of the song "Kiss the Girl" from Disney's
The Little Mermaid
, before being dropped by his record company and taking a long break from his music career. It peaked at number 9 in the UK singles chart.
He also appeared on the Childliners record The Gift Of Christmas and in the following years he spent some time in Cyprus.
. He re-released his hit song Mysterious Girl
in 2004, the single finally reaching number 1, eight years after it was originally released in 1995 which reached number 2 on the charts. He released a follow-up song, "Insania", which reached number 3 in the United Kingdom in June 2004. A follow-up album entitled The Long Road Back
was also released that month, reaching number 44 in the UK album charts. The next single from the album was "The Right Way", featuring Price in the video. This reached number 14 in September 2004.
Andre and wife Price released a duet album, A Whole New World
, on 27 November 2006. The album consisted largely of cover versions and finally peaked at number 20 in the UK album charts. The album was followed by a single, "A Whole New World", on 14 December 2006. The single peaked at number 12.
was released on 14 September 2009. The first single, Behind Closed Doors
, was released in August 2009 and peaked at number 4 in the UK singles chart. He performed the song at T4 on the Beach
. The album Revelation peaked at number 3 in the UK album charts. It has sold over 300,000 copies. The second single from the album was Unconditional
, which peaked at number 50 in the UK singles chart.
On 1 February 2010, he released the album Unconditional: Love Songs
. It entered the UK album charts at number 9, and the following week peaked at number 7. As part as promotion for the album, Andre made a video for the song I Can't Make You Love Me
and released it for the music channels. Also as part of promotion, Peter sang the song Sign Your Name
on GMTV
. Both the songs were recorded as covers for the album.
On 18 July 2010, Andre performed in front of 22 people at The Midlands Music Festival
in Tamworth. He also performed at the V Festival
and packed out his tent, with 13 people watching.
In February, March and April 2010, Andre embarked on a 38-date tour of the UK. The tour was announced after the success for the album Revelation
.
The album was released on 1 November 2010. It reached number 10 in the UK album charts in its first week. Songs from the album were performed on a 14-date Arena tour across the UK in December.
The second single "Perfect Night" will be released in July 2011.
In 2010, Andre release a book, My World: In Pictures and Words, which reached number two on the UK book charts.
In 2010, Andre released a second perfume, called Mysterious Girl, named after his hit single.
, hosting the show with Kate Thornton
in October 2009.
Andre hosted "The 5 O'Clock Show
" show from June 2010.
He was a regular on the ITV1
game show Odd One In
.
Andre married Katie Price on 10 September 2005. They have two children - a son, Junior Savva Andrea (born 13 June 2005) and a daughter, Princess Tiaamii Andrea (born 29 June 2007). While married to Price, Andre was stepfather to her son Harvey, a blind and autistic
child from Price's earlier relationship with football player Dwight Yorke
.
In May 2009, it was announced that Andre and Price had separated after three and a half years of marriage. Andre and Price were officially divorced on 8 September 2009.
On 27 April 2007, it was reported in several newspapers in the United Kingdom that Andre had been diagnosed with meningitis
. He was discharged from hospital on 3 May 2007.
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
as Peter Andre, is an English-born Australian musician, singer-songwriter, television personality and businessman. As a recording artist, he has achieving four top 10 UK albums and ten top 10 singles.
Early life
Andre was born at Northwick Park HospitalNorthwick Park Hospital
Northwick Park Hospital is a large hospital in the northwest corner of the London Borough of Brent in Greater London, England.-Hospital role:...
in London on 27 February 1973. The family emigrated to Australia when he was six years old. 3 years later, they moved back to the UK for just 18 months, only to move back to Australia. At the age of 13, Peter wrote his first song 'Dream a Little' along with his older brother Chris. The song later became part of his debut album Peter Andre
Peter Andre (album)
Peter Andre is the self titled debut album from Australian singer-songwriter Peter Andre.-Background:In 1990, Andre became famous when he took part in the Australian television talent show New Faces. Following Andre's success in the program, Melodian Records offered him a £1 million pound record deal...
. By the time he was 16, Andre had written many songs, some co-written with his brother Chris. At age 16, Peter became a contestant on Hey Hey It's Saturday
Hey Hey It's Saturday
Hey Hey It's Saturday was a long-running variety television program on Australian television. It initially ran for 27 years , debuting on the Nine Network on 9 October 1971 and broadcasting its last episode on 20 November 1999. Its host throughout its entire run was Daryl Somers, who would later...
'Red Faces' on which he was offered a recording contract live on Australian television. Peter lived in Columbia for most of his life.
1992–2004: Early Singing Career
Andre's first top 50 single in the United Kingdom was called "Only One", which reached number 16 and then gained further success with the song "Mysterious GirlMysterious Girl
"Mysterious Girl" is the second overall single and third British single from singer-songwriter Peter Andre's second studio album, Natural. The song was written by Glen Goldsmith, Philip Jackson and Peter Andre, and produced by Ollie Jacobs. The song features guest vocals from Bubbler Ranx...
" (featuring Bubbler Ranx), which reached number 2 in the UK singles chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
and number 8 in Australia. He then had a number 1 album Natural
Natural (Peter Andre album)
Natural is the second album released by Australian singer-songwriter Peter Andre.-Background:Following the success of his first album, Andre was commissioned to record a second album with Melodian. However, Melodian believed that after the success received in Australia for his first album, that it...
and two U.K. number 1 singles Flava
Flava (song)
Flava is the fifth overall single from R&B singer-songwriter Peter Andre's second studio album, Natural. The track features a rap by American rapper Cee. The track spent one week at number 1 on the UK Singles Chart in 1996...
and I Feel You
I Feel You (Peter Andre song)
"I Feel You" is the sixth single from British singer-songwriter Peter Andre's second studio album,Natural. The track spent one week at number one on the UK Singles Chart in 1996...
. His last single from the album was "Natural", the song peaked at number 6 in the UK singles chart.
In November 1997, Andre release his second album Time
Time (Peter Andre album)
Time is the third album released by Australian singer-songwriter Peter Andre.-Background:Following the success of his previous album, Mushroom Records offered Andre an extended record deal, allowing him to record another album on the label...
. The album saw three singles released - "All About Us", released in August 1997 and peaked at number 3 in the UK singles chart; "Lonely" reached number 6 in the charts; and, "All Night, All Right", peaking at number 16. The album peaked at number 28 in the UK album charts.
In 1998, he released his last single, a cover of the song "Kiss the Girl" from Disney's
Walt Disney Pictures
Walt Disney Pictures is an American film studio owned by The Walt Disney Company. Walt Disney Pictures and Television, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Studios and the main production company for live-action feature films within the Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group, based at the Walt Disney...
The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid
"The Little Mermaid" is a popular fairy tale by the Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen about a young mermaid willing to give up her life in the sea and her identity as a mermaid to gain a human soul and the love of a human prince...
, before being dropped by his record company and taking a long break from his music career. It peaked at number 9 in the UK singles chart.
He also appeared on the Childliners record The Gift Of Christmas and in the following years he spent some time in Cyprus.
2004–07: The Long Road Back & A Whole New World
He returned to the British media with a stint on the British reality TV series I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!; during which he met, fell in love with and subsequently married former glamour model Katie PriceJordan (Katie Price)
Katie Price , previously known under the pseudonym Jordan, is an English media personality, author, former glamour model, occasional singer and businesswoman....
. He re-released his hit song Mysterious Girl
Mysterious Girl
"Mysterious Girl" is the second overall single and third British single from singer-songwriter Peter Andre's second studio album, Natural. The song was written by Glen Goldsmith, Philip Jackson and Peter Andre, and produced by Ollie Jacobs. The song features guest vocals from Bubbler Ranx...
in 2004, the single finally reaching number 1, eight years after it was originally released in 1995 which reached number 2 on the charts. He released a follow-up song, "Insania", which reached number 3 in the United Kingdom in June 2004. A follow-up album entitled The Long Road Back
The Long Road Back
The Long Road Back is the fourth studio album released by Australian singer-songwriter Peter Andre.-Background:Following seven years away from the music industry, Andre re-appeared when he became a contestant on the ITV1 reality show I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here! During his time in the...
was also released that month, reaching number 44 in the UK album charts. The next single from the album was "The Right Way", featuring Price in the video. This reached number 14 in September 2004.
Andre and wife Price released a duet album, A Whole New World
A Whole New World (album)
A Whole New World is the fifth studio album released by Australian singer-songwriter Peter Andre, in conjunction with his ex-wife Katie Price.-Background:...
, on 27 November 2006. The album consisted largely of cover versions and finally peaked at number 20 in the UK album charts. The album was followed by a single, "A Whole New World", on 14 December 2006. The single peaked at number 12.
2009–10: Revelation & Unconditional: Love Songs
In 2008, Andre began working on his new album with executive producer Richard Pascoe (RP Managemennt) and producer AC Burrell (Black Smoke Productions). RevelationRevelation (Peter Andre album)
Revelation is the sixth studio album released by Australian singer-songwriter Peter Andre.-Background:Following a further three years away from the music industry, Andre had been quietly writing and recording new material. Andre was offered a recording contract with Conehead Management following...
was released on 14 September 2009. The first single, Behind Closed Doors
Behind Closed Doors (Peter Andre song)
"Behind Closed Doors" is a single by English singer-songwriter Peter Andre, the first single from his sixth studio album Revelation. It was released on August 9, 2009. The song was written by Andre, AC Burrell and Francesca "Francci" Richard. The song had its first airplay on Chris Moyles' BBC...
, was released in August 2009 and peaked at number 4 in the UK singles chart. He performed the song at T4 on the Beach
T4 on the Beach
T4 On The Beach is a British one day music event which is held on the beach at Weston-super-Mare and televised for Channel 4. The event began in 2003 as Pop Beach in Great Yarmouth, changing to the current title and venue in 2005....
. The album Revelation peaked at number 3 in the UK album charts. It has sold over 300,000 copies. The second single from the album was Unconditional
Unconditional (Peter Andre song)
"Unconditional" is the second single from Australian Pop-R&B singer Peter Andre's sixth studio album, Revelation. The song is known for describing his relationship with ex-stepson Harvey Yorke.-Background:...
, which peaked at number 50 in the UK singles chart.
On 1 February 2010, he released the album Unconditional: Love Songs
Unconditional: Love Songs
Unconditional: Love Songs is the seventh album released by Australian singer-songwriter Peter Andre.-Background:Following the success of 'Revelation', it was announced that Conehead Management had bought the rights to release all of Andre's previous material in a new compilation format...
. It entered the UK album charts at number 9, and the following week peaked at number 7. As part as promotion for the album, Andre made a video for the song I Can't Make You Love Me
I Can't Make You Love Me
"I Can't Make You Love Me" is a 1991 popular song, written by Mike Reid and Allen Shamblin and recorded by Bonnie Raitt on her Luck of the Draw album from that year. In August 2000, Mojo magazine voted "I Can't Make You Love Me" #8 on its The 100 Greatest Songs Of All Time list...
and released it for the music channels. Also as part of promotion, Peter sang the song Sign Your Name
Sign Your Name
"Sign Your Name" is the name of a famous song written and performed by Terence Trent D'Arby .Released in his 1987 album Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby, it was an international success, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart in early 1988 and number four on the US...
on GMTV
GMTV
GMTV was the national Channel 3 breakfast television contractor, broadcasting in the United Kingdom from 1 January 1993 to 3 September 2010. It became a wholly owned subsidiary of ITV plc. in November 2009. Shortly after, ITV plc announced the programme would end...
. Both the songs were recorded as covers for the album.
On 18 July 2010, Andre performed in front of 22 people at The Midlands Music Festival
Midlands Music Festival
The Midlands Music Festival is an annual festival held in the Castle Grounds, in Tamworth organised by charity Just1Life. The first show took place on 8 August 2009 and featured top acts including Lemar, Sugababes, Blue and JLS...
in Tamworth. He also performed at the V Festival
V Festival
The V Festival is an annual music festival held in England during the penultimate weekend in August. The event is held at two parks simultaneously which share the same bill; artists perform at one location on Saturday and then swap on Sunday. The sites are located at Hylands Park in Chelmsford and...
and packed out his tent, with 13 people watching.
In February, March and April 2010, Andre embarked on a 38-date tour of the UK. The tour was announced after the success for the album Revelation
Revelation (Peter Andre album)
Revelation is the sixth studio album released by Australian singer-songwriter Peter Andre.-Background:Following a further three years away from the music industry, Andre had been quietly writing and recording new material. Andre was offered a recording contract with Conehead Management following...
.
2010–11: Accelerate
The first single from Andre's new album "Accelerate", titled "Defender" was released on 25 October 2010. The song peaked at number 14 in the UK singles chart.The album was released on 1 November 2010. It reached number 10 in the UK album charts in its first week. Songs from the album were performed on a 14-date Arena tour across the UK in December.
The second single "Perfect Night" will be released in July 2011.
Business ventures
Andre released a fragrance for women called Unconditional. Following the success of Unconditional, Andre released a male fragrance Conditional.In 2010, Andre release a book, My World: In Pictures and Words, which reached number two on the UK book charts.
In 2010, Andre released a second perfume, called Mysterious Girl, named after his hit single.
Television career
As well as his appearances in ITV1's reality show I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! (2003) and his ITV2 shows with ex-wife Katie Price, Andre was a reporter for daytime magazine show This MorningThis Morning (TV series)
This Morning is a British daytime television programme broadcast on ITV. As of September 2011, its main presenters are Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, and Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes, with various other presenters standing in for illness or contributing to sections of the programme.The...
, hosting the show with Kate Thornton
Kate Thornton
Kate Thornton is an English journalist and television presenter. Early in her career, she was notable for her articles at the Daily Mirror and for her role as editor of Smash Hits magazine...
in October 2009.
Andre hosted "The 5 O'Clock Show
The 5 O'Clock Show
The 5 O'Clock Show was a daytime television chat show, which replaced The Paul O'Grady Show and is shown on Channel 4. It is presented by guest hosts every week. The format is along the same lines as O'Grady's show and consists of a mixture of celebrity guests, comic stunts and musical performances...
" show from June 2010.
He was a regular on the ITV1
ITV1
ITV1 is a generic brand that is used by twelve franchises of the British ITV Network in the English regions, Wales, southern Scotland , the Isle of Man and the Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey. The ITV1 brand was introduced by Carlton and Granada in 2001, alongside the regional identities of their...
game show Odd One In
Odd One In
Odd One In is a British comedy panel game show, broadcast on the ITV Network. It is hosted by Bradley Walsh. The regular Home Team are Peter Andre and Jason Manford, the Away Team are two guest celebrities who change each week.-Format:...
.
Television appearances
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! | Contestant (series 3) |
| 2005–2009 | Katie & Peter Katie & Peter The Katie & Peter series was a series of ITV2 shows that documented glamour model Katie Price and her former husband, singer Peter Andre. The shows include a fly-on-the-wall reality series and a short lived late-night chat show... |
Star |
| 2005 | Spider-Plant Man Spider-Plant Man Spider-Plant Man is a parody of Spider-Man, made for the Comic Relief 2005 appeal and aired on BBC One on March 11, 2005. It featured Rowan Atkinson as Peter Piper/Spider-Plant Man and Rachel Stevens as his love-interest Jane-Mary... |
Himself |
| 2008 | The Sunday Night Project The Sunday Night Project The Sunday Night Project was a British comedy-variety show by Princess Productions that first aired on Channel 4 in February 2005 under the title The Friday Night Project... |
Guest presenter (with Katie Price) |
| 2009 | Alan Carr: Chatty Man Alan Carr: Chatty Man Alan Carr: Chatty Man is a British comedy chat show presented by comedian Alan Carr. The award-winning show is on Channel 4. The show features interviews with celebrity guests, sketches, topical chat and music.... |
Guest (series 1, episode 9) |
| T4 on the Beach T4 on the Beach T4 On The Beach is a British one day music event which is held on the beach at Weston-super-Mare and televised for Channel 4. The event began in 2003 as Pop Beach in Great Yarmouth, changing to the current title and venue in 2005.... |
Performer | |
| Peter Andre: Going It Alone Peter Andre: Going It Alone Peter Andre: Going It Alone was a one-off fly-on-the-wall reality TV show that documented the singer Peter Andre after the separation of his wife Katie Price... |
Star | |
| 2009–present | This Morning This Morning (TV series) This Morning is a British daytime television programme broadcast on ITV. As of September 2011, its main presenters are Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, and Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes, with various other presenters standing in for illness or contributing to sections of the programme.The... |
Reporter |
| Peter Andre: My Life (previously The Next Chapter) | Star | |
| Children In Need Children in Need Children in Need is an annual British charity appeal organised by the BBC. Since 1980 it has raised over £500 million. The highlight of the Children in Need appeal is an annual telethon, held in November. A teddy bear named "Pudsey Bear" fronts the campaign, while Terry Wogan is a long... |
BT Tower BT Tower The BT Tower is a tall cylindrical building in London, United Kingdom, located at 60 Cleveland Street, Fitzrovia W1T 4JZ, London Borough of Camden. It has been previously known as the Post Office Tower, the London Telecom Tower and the British Telecom Tower. The main structure is tall, with a... presenter |
|
| 2010 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Year The Big Fat Quiz of the Year The Big Fat Quiz of the Year is an annual British television programme broadcast in the last or first week of the year on Channel 4. Essentially, the show is a comedy panel game in the style of a pub quiz. Three teams, of two celebrities each, are asked questions relating to the events of the year... |
Guest |
| 5 O'Clock Show with | Guest presenter (week 1 and 2) | |
| Odd One In Odd One In Odd One In is a British comedy panel game show, broadcast on the ITV Network. It is hosted by Bradley Walsh. The regular Home Team are Peter Andre and Jason Manford, the Away Team are two guest celebrities who change each week.-Format:... |
Regular panellist | |
| 2010–present | Brit Awards Brit Awards The Brit Awards are the British Phonographic Industry's annual pop music awards. The name was originally a shortened form of "British", "Britain" or "Britannia", but subsequently became a backronym for British Record Industry Trust... Backstage & Encore |
Presenter |
| 2011–present | Peter Andre: Here to Help | Star |
| 2011 | All Star Family Fortunes | Contestant |
| Peter Andre: My Life | Star | |
| Celebrity Juice Celebrity Juice Celebrity Juice is a British television comedy panel game show on ITV2 that has been airing since 24 September, 2008. The show is presented by Keith Lemon, with regular captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton, alongside regular panellist Rufus Hound... |
Guest (series 6, episode 8) | |
| Piers Morgan's Life Stories Piers Morgan's Life Stories Piers Morgan's Life Stories, also known as Life Stories, is a British television chat show presented by journalist Piers Morgan. Filmed in front of a studio audience, each programme is devoted to one special celebrity guest. The interviews are intimate, in-depth and emotionally-charged as Piers... |
Guest (series 6, episode 4) | |
| 2011 | I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! | Guest (series 11) |
Personal life
Autism
Autism is a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. These signs all begin before a child is three years old. Autism affects information processing in the brain by altering how nerve cells and their...
child from Price's earlier relationship with football player Dwight Yorke
Dwight Yorke
Dwight Eversley Yorke is a Trinidad and Tobago former football player. He played for Aston Villa for most of his career, followed by stints with Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City, Sydney FC and Sunderland...
.
In May 2009, it was announced that Andre and Price had separated after three and a half years of marriage. Andre and Price were officially divorced on 8 September 2009.
On 27 April 2007, it was reported in several newspapers in the United Kingdom that Andre had been diagnosed with meningitis
Meningitis
Meningitis is inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges. The inflammation may be caused by infection with viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms, and less commonly by certain drugs...
. He was discharged from hospital on 3 May 2007.
Discography
- Peter AndrePeter Andre (album)Peter Andre is the self titled debut album from Australian singer-songwriter Peter Andre.-Background:In 1990, Andre became famous when he took part in the Australian television talent show New Faces. Following Andre's success in the program, Melodian Records offered him a £1 million pound record deal...
(1993) - NaturalNatural (Peter Andre album)Natural is the second album released by Australian singer-songwriter Peter Andre.-Background:Following the success of his first album, Andre was commissioned to record a second album with Melodian. However, Melodian believed that after the success received in Australia for his first album, that it...
(1996) - TimeTime (Peter Andre album)Time is the third album released by Australian singer-songwriter Peter Andre.-Background:Following the success of his previous album, Mushroom Records offered Andre an extended record deal, allowing him to record another album on the label...
(1997) - The Long Road BackThe Long Road BackThe Long Road Back is the fourth studio album released by Australian singer-songwriter Peter Andre.-Background:Following seven years away from the music industry, Andre re-appeared when he became a contestant on the ITV1 reality show I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here! During his time in the...
(2004) - A Whole New WorldA Whole New World (album)A Whole New World is the fifth studio album released by Australian singer-songwriter Peter Andre, in conjunction with his ex-wife Katie Price.-Background:...
(2006) - RevelationRevelation (Peter Andre album)Revelation is the sixth studio album released by Australian singer-songwriter Peter Andre.-Background:Following a further three years away from the music industry, Andre had been quietly writing and recording new material. Andre was offered a recording contract with Conehead Management following...
(2009) - Unconditional: Love SongsUnconditional: Love SongsUnconditional: Love Songs is the seventh album released by Australian singer-songwriter Peter Andre.-Background:Following the success of 'Revelation', it was announced that Conehead Management had bought the rights to release all of Andre's previous material in a new compilation format...
(2010) - AccelerateAccelerate (Peter Andre album)-Tracklist:-Charts:-Certifications:...
(2010)