Peter Andre has revealed the emotional toll of the vile messages his daughter, Princess Andre, receives online. Since turning 18, Princess—an influencer and Peter’s eldest daughter—has been subjected to disturbing messages, a reality shared on her new show, The Princess Diaries.
During a heartfelt conversation, Princess opens up to her father about the overwhelming scrutiny she faces on social media. Among the unsettling messages are some bizarre requests, such as people asking to see her feet, and even one that chillingly states, “finally legal now.”
Peter’s reaction is palpable as Princess hesitates but eventually shows him one of the messages. “OMG. I feel physically sick, like in the pit of my stomach. I didn’t know it was going to be that bad,” Peter admits, visibly shaken. Princess responds with a nervous laugh, “I did tell you.”
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With tears welling in his eyes, Peter expresses his anguish: “I hate it because you’re my baby. How old is this bloke? Where does he live?” Princess responds that she doesn’t know who the sender is and that the message lacks any identifying information.
Peter queries whether the messages have caused her distress and if she can block them. Princess resigns, saying, “No. That’s life. That’s social media.” She explains that making her social media private isn’t an option since sharing her life online is how she earns a living. “If nobody sees my posts, there is just no point,” she says.
Reflecting on the situation, Peter admits he should have been stricter about her social media use when she was younger. He then shares his own harrowing experience with a stalker during a tour with Bobby Brown, when over 26 police officers surrounded the venue due to a credible threat on his life.
Princess reveals the lasting impact this has had on her safety measures, explaining she only posts photos after leaving a location to avoid revealing her whereabouts, acknowledging that both her parents have endured stalking.
This candid exchange sheds light on the dark side of fame and social media, and the emotional challenges faced by young influencers like Princess.