Princess Andre hits back at feud claims after her mum Katie Price said she was 'upset' not to appear in her new ITV series and insists: 'This is MY show'
Just days before the launch of the TikTok star's new ITV2 show, The Princess Diaries, the former glamour model said she was 'upset' after alleging she was banned from filming scenes for the series, which follows a string of recent events, including her daughter's 18th birthday party, where Katie says she was also not welcome.
But speaking exclusively to the Daily Mail, Princess explained any fallout from Katie's outburst at not being involved in her TV debut will be dealt with behind closed doors, as she insisted: 'It's my show, it's not based on my parents, it's focused on me. To be honest there's no rift between me and either of my parents.'
Viewers will see Princess celebrate turning 18 on her show and although Katie wasn't at the party, thrown by her father, singer Peter Andre, 52, the teen stands firm that her mother was never banned from attending.
She said: 'What I would usually do, as I've done my whole life, would be to spend the morning with one parent and the evening with the other.
'As it happened, mum ended up being away, and dad had already decided to throw me a last minute birthday party, which we filmed for the show.
'But anyhow, it would be weird if both parents were in the same room, as I'm sure a lot of people out there with divorced parents can relate to.'
Katie expressed her frustrations at being 'disrespected' and 'disregarded', saying she longed to be by her daughter's side as she follows in the footsteps of her famous reality TV parents and bids to take over their crown.
Princess's response to recent unwanted attention, sparked by her mother's latest podcast in which she also criticised her daughter's career being controlled by Peter's management who she believes see her as 'trash', shows just what a tough cookie she really is.
Don't let those piercing blue eyes and Barbie-like features fool you, she's no soft touch, and like her mother, Princess hopes to have a long-lasting career in the industry.
She said: 'A lot of people have made assumptions about me so I want the show to be something people can watch and say, maybe I was wrong. I want people to enjoy it and know me for me and if they don't like it, they don't like it, if they do, then great.'
The influencer credits her lifetime in the spotlight for giving her such a thick skin, which she's certainly needed – as trolls don't even let up for innocent teenagers.
She explained: 'I do have a thick skin, I would say so. If you're putting yourself out there you're going to get good, bad, and sometimes horrible comments.
'But I feel like you have to expect negativity, as sad as it is, I have to accept that some people aren't going to like me, people are going to make rude comments but I have to move past it.
Katie expressed her frustrations at being 'disrespected' and said she longed to be by her daughter's side as she follows in the footsteps of her famous reality TV parents
Princess told the Daily Mail: 'It's my show, it's not based on my parents, it's focused on me' (Princess pictured with her stepmother Emily, brother Junior, and father Peter in 2024)
'I definitely feel that I'm a lot more mature than other people my age, when I'm around some other 18-year-olds, I feel way more mature than them.
'But I'm still young, I'm not like a 25-year-old who is completely mature obviously. I do feel mature though and having the show is a big step for me.'
Accompanying Princess in her interview isn't her father, singer Peter, but older brother Junior, 20, who is fiercely protective.
When asked about their mother's recent accusations, Junior stepped up, and did his best to dispel speculation of ongoing tensions in the family.
He said: 'To be honest, I don't understand this obsession with it. It's actually nothing to do with us, for people to try and make an issue between their kids and their parents, it's weird.'
The siblings were just toddlers when their parents' reality series Katie & Peter attracted huge ratings in the Noughties and spawned endless copycat shows.
Junior, too, has endured plenty of heat online, but just like his sister has learned to deal with it – because he claims the pair have had no choice to be anything other than in the limelight.
He explained: 'There are so many horrible things people say, including death threats.
'We were born into this, we never had a choice, if we wanted to get out of this life, I don't think we really could. Maybe if we went to an island that no one knows about and disappeared.
'But we can't get away from it. Because our parents are so big in the limelight, we are their children, it's constantly with us. Not that I'm saying we aren't grateful for everything because we really are.'
Despite being born into fame and already following the influence of his famous father by releasing music, Junior insists he is unfazed by the term 'nepo baby,' adding: 'I honestly couldn't care less. I know I wouldn't get anywhere if I couldn't prove myself, the same for Princess.'
Since their parents split when Junior was aged four and Princess was two, Peter has gone onto marry doctor Emily MacDonagh, 35, and the couple share children Amelia, Theo, and Arabella.
Katie, meanwhile, has enjoyed a more, let's say, 'colourful' love life since her divorce from the singer, who she famously fell for on the 2004 series of I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
The model, formerly known as Jordan, has been married on two more occasions, to former cage fighter Alex Reid between 2011 and 2012 and Kieran Hayler for five years, with whom she shares her youngest children, Jett and Bunny.
She is currently in a relationship with former Married At First Sight UK contestant JJ Slater and they have been together for over 18 months.
So, what has it been like living with such a blended family headed by parents who, and this is no secret, no longer speak?
Princess said: 'I cannot imagine them together if I'm honest.
'I like going between both places. I have the best of both worlds. I had two Christmases, two birthdays. Two of everything!'
Junior chimed in: 'We have beautiful brothers and sisters from my mum and from my dad. I wouldn't change it and I can't remember it being any different, I was four-years-old and Princess was two.'
His sister added: 'We're both one of eight!'
And what's the one big takeaway both Peter and Katie have taught them following over 20 years in the industry?
'Our parents have always taught us to be good to people, not to let bad comments get you down, obviously don't be cocky, be grounded and always smile,' Princess explained.
Asked how close they are to their step-siblings, which include Katie's first child, Harvey Price, she continued: 'So close, we're so close to our mum and our dad, we are very family orientated, we are family people.'
Junior added: 'As we grow older, we are forming even closer bonds with our family.'
Peter and Katie both feature in The Princess Diaries, but Peter is far more present, something the ex-Loose Woman has also voiced her disapproval over.
According to Katie, she only appears via dated and reused YouTube clips while claiming that Princess has lived with her father for the past two months as the series was being filmed.
But Princess confirmed: 'To be honest, I have been living between both parents' houses for a few years now.'
As Princess says, this is her show... so what can viewers expect?
The glossy format is shot in a TikTok style, a platform where Princess has already amassed a large following.
She talks about subjects including her insecurities, body image, make-up and boys, and promises to touch on issues you wouldn't necessarily associate with her.
Princess, who says she would have been a 'beautician' if she wasn't famous, added: 'I am so excited, I honestly can't wait. Honestly, I am nervous because it's my first show and I want it to do amazing so there are nerves that people aren't going to like it. I am over the moon though.
'I have always wanted to do this. I feel like people are going to see me for me.
'They're going to see my vulnerable side, my awkward side, my happy side, my funny side, my entire personality.'
The Princess Diaries, which is a four-part series, is available to watch on ITV from 9pm on Sunday evening and viewers can stream the whole season via ITVX.
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