In a remarkable turn of events, former celebrity couple Katie Price and Peter Andre have publicly declared an end to their long-running feud. The pair, who divorced seventeen years ago, released an unprecedented joint statement on Instagram on February 6, 2026, confirming they have "closed the door on the past" and reached a mutual agreement.
A Formal Truce After Years of Conflict
The statement explicitly confirms that both parties have agreed, both legally and personally, to cease speaking negatively about each other moving forward. "We want to stand united for our children," they declared. "We are hoping this is the start of a positive relationship." This announcement marks a significant departure from their previously contentious dynamic, which has persisted intermittently since their separation in 2009 after four years of marriage.
The Recent Explosive Spat
The truce follows one of their most explosive recent conflicts. Katie Price, who married Lee Andrews last month, publicly accused her ex-husband Peter Andre and his management company, The CAN Group, of excluding her from their daughter Princess's career ventures. This included Princess's fly-on-the-wall ITV show, The Princess Diaries, from which Katie claimed she was deliberately kept away.
"I had not been allowed to go on any photoshoot, no signings or Superdrug openings or anything like that," Katie, 47, stated on her podcast. "Why? Because I'm not allowed and I'm not welcome."
Peter Andre's Fierce Rebuttal
Peter Andre, 52, responded forcefully on his Instagram, breaking a long silence. "For sixteen years, I have stayed silent in the face of repeated lies from my ex-wife and her family, out of respect for my children and loved ones, but staying silent has been incredibly frustrating. That ends today," he asserted.
Andre claimed that their children, Junior and Princess, came into his care in 2018 and remained with him until adulthood. He referenced publicly documented court cases from 2011 and 2015 where Katie was found to have made false claims, resulting in orders for her to pay substantial damages and legal costs, and to issue apologies to him and his management. "The same falsehoods are being repeated today," he added, noting that other accusations would be addressed in coming months.
From Fairytale Romance to Bitter Separation
The relationship between Price and Andre was not always fraught. They met and fell in love on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here in 2004, marrying in a lavish ceremony at Highclere Castle in 2005. They welcomed two children: Junior in 2005 and Princess Tiaamii in 2007. However, the fairytale ended in 2009 with a bitter separation.
Katie later claimed on Paul C Brunson's podcast We Need To Talk that the split was triggered by Peter's suspicion of an affair with her dressage rider, which she denied. "That day, I'm at the airport, it's all on Sky News, it wasn't mutual at all," she recalled. "And then I released a statement saying I don't want to split with Pete, it's Pete that's splitting with me. Until this day, me and Pete have never sat down and spoken about it."
Legal Battles and Public Accusations
Relations remained strained over the years, with Peter suing Katie in 2011 for public comments she made about her son Harvey, where she questioned Peter's genuineness. Katie agreed to pay libel damages in that case.
One of the most scathing episodes occurred in 2022 when Katie took to Instagram to brand Peter's wife, NHS doctor Emily Andre, a "disgusting person" in a since-deleted Instagram Stories post. She accused Emily of using her children for photo shoots while covering her own children's faces, interfering in her life, and preventing Princess from visiting her at The Priory. "Emily you are not and never will be my kids' parent so mind your own business," she lashed out. The post did not receive a public response from Peter or Emily.
A New Chapter for Co-Parenting
The joint statement represents a potential turning point, emphasizing unity for the sake of their children. After years of public disputes, legal actions, and social media clashes, this agreement signals a concerted effort to foster a more positive and cooperative relationship moving forward.
