Katie Price and Peter Andre’s son Junior hits back at nepo-baby claims saying pop career is down to ‘hard work’

KATIE Price and Peter Andre’s son Junior has hit back at nepo-baby claims, saying his pop career is down to “hard work.”

The 18-year-old explained that his parents may well be famous, but he wouldn’t be where he is today if he wasn’t “good at what he does.”

The star has started to follow in his dad's musical footsteps after he signed a deal with Columbia Records two years ago.

But slamming nepo-baby claims, Junior spoke to The Sun ahead of the launch of his new single, and said: “At the end of the day I wouldn’t be doing well if I wasn’t good.

“I do whatever I want to do and I’m following my dreams. I work hard and I can only do as good as I can.”

Junior has had some advice from Mysterious Girl singer dad Peter though, adding: “Dad is always telling me to remain grounded and humble and spread love and positivity and be respectful to other people and enjoy what I do.”

And he hasn’t written off the prospect of a duet between the two of them, telling us “never say never.”

Katie and Peter's son released his first single Slide in June 2021 and it climbed the iTunes chart.

And he's been performing his new single, Only One, at festivals over the summer, ahead of its full release on Friday, September 15.

He also shared his future plans with us, saying dating is “off the cards” at the moment, as he continues to focus on his career.

But that hasn’t stopped many a female fan from sliding into Junior’s Instagram DMs.

He said: “I get a lot of girls sliding into my DMs all the time - I get it a lot, but I’m just focused on my path and my work.

“There’s no dating unless they can help boost me and motivate me to do better - unless that person comes around I’m just focused on my music for now. 

“I would date someone who is just right for me - whether that’s someone in the public eye or just a normal person, as long as they understand me and get me then that’s all I could ask for.”

Junior said he’s “not getting ahead of himself” and wants to put a lot of hard work in to make his career “really take off.”

He continued: “I am a perfectionist so I do always feel like I could do better.”

Junior shared a snap of his single cover ahead of the much anticipated launch, writing: “You’ve been asking me for ages now “when are you dropping new music?”

"Well I can finally say with a big smile on my face that my new single “Only One” is being released on FRIDAY 15th SEPTEMBER!!

"I’ve been working nonstop in the studio and I have so much new music to share with you all.

"I can’t thank you enough for the support you continue to show me, I appreciate you all so much.

"Pre-save the track to make sure you get to hear it first, hit the link in my bio.

"I can’t wait for the song to be yours!"

Fans were over the moon with the news and rushed to the comments section to share their happiness.

One said: "OMGGGG yessssss."

Another wrote: "Yas yas yas. Can’t wait, you’ll smash it as always."