Peter Andre has opened up about the horrific moment he learned that his daughter, Princess, was sent vile and inappropriate messages from men online. In a raw interview, the father-of-five revealed the intense stress he endured after seeing the graphic images sent to his daughter, who was 17 at the time.
Speaking to The Sun, Peter shared the gut-wrenching impact the messages had on him. “I just don’t understand at what point men think it’s okay to send photos of their genitalia; the guy doing it, what’s he thinking?” he said. “It’s gross and it stresses me out.”
Princess, who recently started starring in her own reality show, The Princess Diaries, has faced the darker side of fame and social media. In the show, viewers saw her talking about the disgusting messages she received, including inappropriate requests for feet pictures. She shared, “I can’t even read this message out, it’s actually disgusting. There is a dark side to social media that people don’t see.”
Peter, who has been an advocate for banning social media for under-16s, is horrified by the invasion of privacy his daughter faced. “It hit me hard when it happened to Princess,” he explained. “It’s not something you ever expect for your child.” He went on to stress the dangers of social media, echoing his previous calls for a ban for children under 16, a stance he has supported after Australia introduced similar regulations.
The emotional scenes were broadcast on her reality show, with Peter recoiling in horror as Princess opened up about the disturbing messages she was receiving. “That really made me feel sick,” Peter admitted. “You’re still my baby.”
This candid interview highlights the need for stronger protections for young people online. Peter’s outcry serves as a powerful reminder of the dangers of social media exposure, especially for young stars. Fans have flooded Peter’s social media with support, praising his protective nature and urging greater action to shield children from online abuse.
