In a surprising turn of events for the popular reality series, Katie Price is reportedly stepping into a significant role behind the scenes of her daughter's show. This development comes after her ex-husband, Peter Andre, confirmed he would not be appearing in the upcoming seasons of The Princess Diaries.
Family Dynamics Shift Behind the Scenes
The first series of The Princess Diaries, which aired on ITV earlier this year, was a hit with audiences, following 18-year-old Princess Andre's journey to forge her own career and financial independence away from her famous parents. Despite its success, the show's dynamic is set for a substantial change. A source revealed to MailOnline that Peter Andre, 52, and his wife Emily, 36, will not feature in the commissioned second and third series. This decision was made collectively as a family, with the aim of focusing the narrative solely on Princess now that she is an adult.
This marks a significant shift from the first season, where Peter and Emily were prominent figures. The exit is said to have created a challenge for producers, who are now struggling for content and storylines without the established family unit. The vacuum left by Peter's departure appears to have been filled by Katie Price, who, according to reports, is now playing a big role in helping Princess with the programme.
Past Drama and a New Chapter
Katie Price's increased involvement follows a public dispute over her absence from the show's debut season. The former glamour model claimed on her podcast that she was not allowed to participate by Princess and Peter Andre's management team, who previously represented her. This revelation sparked a public row between the exes, which reportedly took the shine off Princess's own milestone.
While a source denied to The Mirror that Katie would actually appear on camera in her daughter's show, her involvement is nonetheless tangible. Kerry Katona recently confirmed to the Daily Mail that her own 18-year-old daughter, Heidi, was staying at Katie's house to film segments with Princess for the new series. This practical support indicates Katie's active role in facilitating the production, even if she remains off-screen.
The hope within the family is that Peter's decision to take a massive step back will resolve the underlying tensions, allowing the spotlight to remain firmly on Princess as she stands on her own two feet.
