Junior Andre signs HUGE record deal as he follows in dad Pete’s musical footsteps
JUNIOR Andre has signed a huge record deal with Columbia Records as he follows in his dad's musical footsteps.
The 16-year-old announced the news on Instagram and credited his dad Peter Andre for helping him to kickstart his musical career.
The young lad looked overjoyed as he and the Mysterious Girl singer, 48, sealed the huge deal.
"Wow.. where do I start. These past 6 months have been hectic. But I’ve loved every single second of it," Junior wrote.
"My dad took me to the studio 6 months ago and got me in the booth at . Since then, I have secretly been working on a MASSIVE project, and not long ago got a call saying want to sign me!
"I would just like to say thank you to the team alongside my dad who have helped develop me into an artist.
"And of course a big shoutout to and who are very talented and have been working with me on this project since the start."
Junior also made sure to thank mum Katie Price, 43, who he said was "always supportive of me."
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"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. NEW MUSIC COMING SOON!!" he added.
The budding singer was quickly inundated with congratulatory messages from his followers, including famous dad Pete, who declared he was "beyond proud."
Sister Princess, 13, also showed her support for the young lad, commenting: "congratulations junior love you."
Katie's Price's ex-husband Kieran Hayler also shared congratulations, adding: "Yes junior love this. So proud of you."
The record deal may not come as a surprise to some after Junior joined his dad on stage in front of thousands of fans at the Fantastia festival in Maldon, Essex, where he flexed his vocals.