In a significant change for the popular reality series, Peter Andre and his wife, Emily MacDonagh, will not be featuring in the upcoming seasons of his daughter's show, 'The Princess Diaries'. The programme, which centres on the life of 18-year-old Princess Andre, has been such a success that it has already been recommissioned for both a second and third series.
A Family Decision to Refocus the Show
The move is reported to be a collective family decision, intended to shift the show's focus squarely onto Princess herself, rather than her wider family life. A source close to the family explained that the dynamic involving Princess's parents, Peter Andre and Katie Price, had created complications. Katie Price did not appear in the first series, apart from a brief voice note heard on Princess's phone, and publicly expressed her hurt at being excluded, claiming her management team, which also represents Peter and Princess, had not allowed her to participate.
This situation led to a public feud between the exes, which reportedly 'took the shine off' Princess's own moment in the spotlight. To prevent Princess from feeling caught between her parents, Peter Andre has chosen to take a significant step back from the production.
Production Challenges and Future Support
While the decision is framed as being in the best interest of Princess and the show's narrative, it has allegedly created challenges behind the scenes. An insider revealed that the withdrawal of Peter and Emily is 'a nightmare for producers' who valued their contributions and are now reportedly struggling to develop enough content and compelling storylines with just Princess at the centre.
Despite stepping back from an on-screen role, it is understood that both Peter Andre and Katie Price will continue to support their daughter from the sidelines. A source emphasised that this new arrangement should 'stop any unnecessary bickering in the public eye', allowing Princess to stand on her own two feet as a young adult. Katie Price has previously vehemently denied any rift with her daughter, describing Princess as her 'best friend' and blaming management for her exclusion from the show.
