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Katie Price and Peter Andre say they have reached mutual parenting agreement

The former couple announced their separation and divorce in 2009.

By contributor Casey Cooper-Fiske, Press Association Senior Entertainment Reporter
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Katie Price and Peter Andre have issued a joint statement saying they will move forward positively (Ian West/PA)

Model Katie Price and her ex-husband singer Peter Andre have announced that they have agreed no longer to speak negatively about one another for the sake of their children.

The former couple, who announced their separation and divorce in 2009, share two children named Junior, 19, and Princess, 17, and posted a joint Instagram story on Friday to say they would work together as parents in the future.

The post read: “Katie Price and Peter Andre have decided to close the door on the past and move forward into a new chapter with positivity and respect.

Katie Price
The social media post comes after Price reportedly married businessman Lee Andrews (Ben Whitley/PA)

“We are both focused on creating a calm and supportive environment for our children.

“We have reached a mutual agreement, both legally and personally confirming that neither of us will speak negatively about the other going forward. This decision reflects a shared commitment to our family and stability.

“We want to stand united for our children. We are hoping this is a start of a positive relationship. We ask for understanding and support from both the media and the public as we move ahead.”

Price and Andre met on ITV reality television programme I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, and married in 2005 at Highclere Castle in Hampshire.

The star, who was known as Jordan at the beginning of her modelling career, also has a son with former Manchester United footballer Dwight Yorke, named Harvey, 23, and two children with third husband Kieran Hayler – Jett, 12, and Bunny, 11.

Peter Andre
Price and Andre split up in 2009 (Ian West/PA)

Price also suffered a miscarriage in 2009.

Earlier this year, Price reportedly married businessman Lee Andrews in Dubai.

Andre also has three children with his current wife Emily MacDonagh.

Harrow-born Andre, who spent part of his childhood in Australia, is best known for his singing career which saw him score three UK number one singles and a number one album, he is best known for songs such as Mysterious Girl, I Feel You and Flava.

Price also won the 2015 series of Celebrity Big Brother, and most recently put out the Channel 4 documentary Katie Price: Making Babies about her fertility journey with ex-fiance Carl Woods.