Peter Andre and his wife, Dr. Emily MacDonagh, are reportedly distressed after being pulled back into a public feud with Andre’s ex-wife, Katie Price, more than 15 years after their high-profile divorce in 2009. The ongoing tensions, which have simmered since their split, recently escalated, reigniting public interest in the former couple’s strained relationship.
The latest drama centers around Price’s outspoken remarks about her exclusion from their daughter Princess Andre’s 18th birthday celebrations on June 29, 2025. Price, a former glamour model and reality TV star, expressed her frustration on her podcast, The Katie Price Show, stating, “It’s pathetic, I’m her mother,” after learning she was not invited to the event, which was reportedly tied to Princess’s ITV2 documentary filming. Sources indicate that Peter Andre and Emily MacDonagh, who attended the celebration, were deeply hurt by Price’s public criticism, particularly her pointed comments about MacDonagh’s role as a stepmother to Princess and her brother, Junior Andre.
Price, who shares Junior, 20, and Princess, 18, with Andre, has previously made jibes about MacDonagh’s parenting approach. During a June 2025 podcast with comedian Katherine Ryan, Price contrasted her past family dynamic with Andre, saying, “We’d go as a family. She’s like, ‘Emily doesn’t do all that,’ for Pete.” These remarks reportedly stung MacDonagh, who has maintained a low profile regarding her stepchildren and rarely responds to Price’s provocations. Insiders close to Andre and MacDonagh told The Mirror, “Emily is a private person and doesn’t want to be dragged into this mess, but Katie’s comments keep pulling them back in. It’s exhausting for them both.”
MacDonagh, a 35-year-old doctor who married Andre in 2015, recently broke her silence on her role as stepmother during an appearance on Giovanna Fletcher’s Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast. She emphasized her careful approach, stating, “I always feel like, you know, I’m not their mum, and that’s something I always have to make sure I tread carefully with. I see it a bit more like being a big sister.” MacDonagh, who shares three children—Amelia, 11, Theo, 8, and Arabella, 1—with Andre, has been praised for her “stable” influence on Princess and Junior, which some sources suggest has fueled Price’s resentment.
The feud intensified when Price claimed she was “banned” from Princess’s birthday due to the documentary filming, a decision she attributed to Andre and his PR team. “You aren’t on brand, Katie. You are too risky,” her sister remarked on the podcast, to which Price responded, “It’s so sad.” This exclusion led to a now-deleted birthday tribute post by Price on June 29, 2025, which reportedly angered Andre, who felt it was an attempt to overshadow the celebrations.
Andre, 52, addressed the broader issue of “drama with exes” in his New! Magazine column in June 2025, without directly naming Price. Reflecting on handling such conflicts, he wrote about navigating tensions diplomatically, citing an unrelated example involving reality star Sam Thompson. However, fans on social media were quick to interpret this as a subtle response to Price, with one commenter noting, “Price is just jealous because Pete and Emily are happy and love their family.”
The public spat has drawn significant attention, with some fans accusing Price of jealousy over Andre’s stable life with MacDonagh. Others have sympathized with her, acknowledging the pain of being sidelined from her daughter’s milestone. Price has, however, occasionally spoken positively of MacDonagh, stating on Ryan’s podcast, “I’m glad he’s with Emily. She seems like a proper lady.”
Despite the drama, Andre and MacDonagh are focusing on their family and careers. Andre, known for hits like “Mysterious Girl” and appearances on I’m A Celebrity and Strictly Come Dancing, continues to work as a TV personality and guest presenter on GB News. MacDonagh, meanwhile, maintains her medical career while raising their three children and supporting her stepchildren. Princess, who recently jetted off to Mexico for a post-birthday getaway, shared moments from her trip, with MacDonagh commenting positively about a shared spa experience.
As the public watches this latest chapter in the Andre-Price saga unfold, those close to the couple hope for a resolution that allows all parties to move forward amicably, particularly for the sake of Junior and Princess, who remain caught in the crossfire of their parents’ long-standing feud.
