Peter Andre reveals why son Junior WON’T appear on his new album – despite hit single
PETER Andre has revealed that his son Junior won't feature on his new album - despite his hit single.
The musician, 17, has followed in his father's footsteps after he released his first single Slide last year, which topped the UK's iTunes charts.
But the Mysterious Girl singer, 49, admitted that Junior won't appear on his next album for a very good reason.
The dad-of-four explained that he wants his son to pave his own way in the industry and focus on his preferred style of music.
Peter also revealed that Junior is set to release new music later this year.
"For those of you who've asked if Junior will feature on the album, I'd say I want him to go on his own path," he wrote in his column.
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"It's more important that he focuses on his own music and he has some big things coming this year, including releasing his next single and potentially his debut album.
"I've also been busy working on my 30th anniversary shows and I'll be on Good Morning Britain this week discussing my milestone.
"With my 50th next month, I really want to pack everything in a celebrate. Come with me and enjoy the ride."
It comes after Peter and Katie Price's son revealed he has landed a huge gig opportunity at Bestival in the summer.
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The youngster will take to the stage at the music festival held in the south of England.
Junior announced the news on Instagram with a promo photo and wrote: "I’m gonna be appearing at Bestival this summer. Can’t wait! Who’s coming?"
The Mysterious Girl singer, 49, was chuffed with the news and simply wrote: "Let's go," with a string of flame emojis.
Junior stormed to the top of the charts within hours of releasing his debut single in 2022.
His upbeat track shot to the top of the UK iTunes charts.
Slide sold more than both Harry Styles and Lady Gaga, the other debut song on the charts, The King and I by Eminen, entered the charts at number 14.
He celebrated his success on Instagram by sharing a photo of the charts and thanked his fans.
"Thank you to all those who have supported," he wrote.
Then he added: "You guys are mad can we get this to the top?", of the national charts where he sat at number four before getting to the top.
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Dad Pete was ecstatic too writing: "What a start. Wow son," and mum Katie wrote she was "so proud" of her boy.
Junior inked a mega-deal with Columbia Records and thanked his Mysterious Girl pop star dad for kickstarting his career.
