Mysterious singer and television personality Peter Andre has issued a stark warning to his elder children about the dangers of drink spiking, following the "scary" hospitalisation of actress Tara Reid.
A Father's Fear
In his column for new! magazine, the 52-year-old dad of five expressed his shock at the incident involving the American Pie star. Andre revealed he has held serious conversations with his daughter Princess, 18, and son Junior, 20, about the critical importance of never leaving drinks unattended and always covering them in public venues.
"It’s so scary to hear American Pie star Tara Reid was taken to hospital after her drink was allegedly tampered with," Andre stated. "It’s unbelievable that this is still happening." He emphasised that he has had "many conversations" with his older offspring about these safety measures, adding, "I really hope Tara is OK."
Tara Reid's Harrowing Experience
The alarming event unfolded in the early hours of Sunday morning at a hotel bar in Chicago, Illinois. Tara Reid, 50, claimed her drink was "tampered with," leading to her being drugged and losing consciousness.
Video footage from the scene showed the Scrubs actress appearing visibly dazed as security staff attended to her, placing her in a wheelchair. Paramedics subsequently arrived and transferred her to a stretcher to transport her to hospital. Reports indicate that during the exchange, Reid told a paramedic, "You don't know who I am. I am famous. I'm an actress."
The Rosemont Public Safety Department confirmed that an online police report was filed by Reid on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 4:26 pm. In a statement, the department said it understands "the severity of the allegations" and is committed to a full investigation, including gathering video surveillance from the hotel.
A Widespread Warning
Following the traumatic incident, a representative for Tara Reid released a statement confirming she had filed a police report and was cooperating with the investigation. The statement also served as a public safety announcement, urging everyone to "be careful, watch your drinks and never leave them unattended, as this can happen to anyone."
Reid herself later commented, "I'm just glad that I was in a public place... there was security there to help me." She added a chilling warning, noting that in a different setting, the consequences could have been even more severe.
Peter Andre's proactive approach highlights a universal concern for parents as their children begin socialising independently. His decision to use a high-profile celebrity incident as a teaching moment underscores the ongoing and very real threat of drink spiking in social settings.
