Peter Andre has revealed the one thing he found difficult when he moved to the UK from Australia and given encouragement to Brits trying to get through the “miserable” month of January
16:54, 04 Jan 2026Updated 18:26, 04 Jan 2026
Peter Andre found one thing ‘really difficult’ when he first moved to the UK(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)
Peter Andre has admitted he used to struggle with winter when he moved to the UK. The Mysterious Girl singer, 52, spent his childhood in Australia but moved to the far colder climate in the early 1990s to pursue his pop career, and he has remained here ever since, but initially struggled to keep his spirits up as he adjusted to the vast difference in temperature.
What’s more, the star is also aware just how “tough” this time of year can be for so many people, and appreciates that they can find things “really difficult,” especially after the festive period is done.
Writing in his new! magazine column, he said: “January can be such a depressing month for a lot of people here in the UK. Not only do millions suffer from the cost-of-living crisis, especially post-Christmas, but it can also be cold and miserable. It’s a tough time for many.
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Peter moved from Australia to the UK in the 1990s to start up a pop career(Image: Mirrorpix via Getty Images)
“But Brits are resilient and always find a way to battle through tough times. I used to find it really difficult to deal with winter after I came over from the tropical parts of Australia. But there’s also a very beautiful part of this year, especially in the build-up to Christmas.”
However, the former I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! The contestant is pleased that he has a lot to look forward to as he prepares to head out on tour across the UK with The Very Best of Frankie Valli and wants others to remember that things will “improve” eventually, as he wishes them all the best for the coming year.
He added: “Thankfully, I’ve got a really busy start to the year and it’s given me real focus. I know many people suffer from seasonal affective disorder- this time of year can really get people down. But just remember, before you know it, the days get longer and the weather starts to improve, so here’s to a great 2026 for all. “
Peter has been based in the UK for over 30 years. He married NHS doctor Emily in 2015, with the pair having three children together – Millie, 11, Theo, nine, and 21-month-old Belle. The reality star already has two children with his ex-wife, former glamour model Katie Price – they are parents to Junior, 20, and Princess, 18 together. It was recently reported that Peter has no plans to appear on the upcoming series of Princess’ reality show The Princess Diaries, despite having featured prominently the first time round.
The Mysterious Girl singer had to finish his education before pursuing fame and insisted that his own children did the same (Image: Getty Images)
Elsewhere in his column, Peter spoke out about Adolescence star Owen Cooper’s plans to leave education as soon as possible so he can focus on his career, noting that his father made sure he finished school, and he insisted his own children do the same before going into anything else. He said: “I do understand Owen’s point of view. He has had a lot of success with Adolescence, and has probably been given some great opportunities.
“I remember being 16 when I got offered my recording deal. I was on a national talent show in Australia and, luckily, was offered a recording deal live on air. I was desperate to leave school and throw myself into it.
“But my dad said I had to finish school – so I finished my education and that was that. I made the same deal with my kids. They had to finish their schooling before pursuing anything else.”
But the singer recently revealed that he has no plans to have any more children and he is very happy with where he is in life now. He said: “George Clooney has been talking about how it was easier for him to become a dad later on in life – and for some people it is. Some people want to get a lot of their career done and then focus on children.
“I felt at the right age to start having children. I could have waited a bit later, but you mature more as you get older and I’m happy with the amount of kids that we’ve got, I’m done at 52, I am happy with my brood!”
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