Deluded Jordan: ‘Pete’s so unhappy – I’m the only one who can help him’

After Peter Andre’s admission that he’s battled suicidal feelings and depression, his ex Jordan vows to step in and support him as she tries a new approach to win back fans

He opened up about a 20-year mental health battle last week in a candid interview about suffering with depression and panic attacks, “which have only just stopped”. And singer Peter Andre also made the shock revelation that he came close to suicide during a six-year hibernation.

The singer also called for reality shows to be axed in the wake of The Jeremy Kyle Show being taken off air following the death of a guest, and for better aftercare to be offered to participants, despite opening up his life for the cameras during his marriage to Jordan, and again with his wife Emily MacDonagh.

Now insiders reveal that Jordan – real name Katie Price – has reached out to Peter, 45, in a bid to help him through his struggles. Pals say the 41-year-old mum-of-five is drawing on her own battles over the last year, including her stint in rehab for post-traumatic stress disorder and being prescribed antidepressants following the end of her marriage to cheating third husband Kieran Hayler.

A pal says, “Katie was surprised by Pete’s comments as she knew he’d had problems in the past, but not more recently. She didn’t realise how troubled he’s been. After everything she’s been through, she’s always seen herself as a bit of a life guru. Katie sent him a heartfelt message saying she’d like to help, advising him to consider a rehab stint, saying it helped clear her thoughts.”

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The former couple, who share Junior, 13, and Princess, 11, had been at war since their bitter split in 2009 – with Pete taking the kids to live with him permanently last summer, when Jordan’s life went off the rails.

But the former glamour model appeared to have settled their ongoing feud back in May, when she held out an olive branch to her ex – who has Amelia, five, and Theo, two, with doctor wife Emily, 29 – with a Tweet apologising for the “hurt” she’s caused, adding how they “love each other really.”

Pete publicly replied, saying, “Do you know what, I really appreciate you saying that. Thank you.” And pals say that now the ice is slowly thawing between them, Jordan’s convinced it’s a sign they’re friends again and that he’d welcome her support.

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The pal says, “Katie’s always cared about Pete and wants to be there for him. She wants to show how much he means to her. She’s offered to talk to him over the phone and feels like she still knows him better than anyone.

"Some friends may think she’s deluded, but she’s insisting that, while Emily’s a doctor, he may not want to talk to her about certain things, like their relationship. She’s adamant she’s the only person who can help.”

Pals have previously told Closer how Jordan confessed to friends that she blames herself for the break-up with Pete and can “never forgive” herself for it. In 2016, she said, “I didn’t want to divorce him. I wanted to be with him.” And earlier this year Kieran revealed how Pete still had Jordan’s heart, saying, “He was the love of her life.”

Jordan – who’s also mum to disabled eldest son Harvey, 17 – has suffered a dip in popularity over the last year due to a string of negative headlines, including driving offences, a shocking cocaine confession, wild partying, and the threat of bankruptcy. She was also slapped with a restraining order last month for her foul-mouthed rant at Kieran’s new girlfriend, Michelle Pentecost.

As Closer reported last week, Jordan is keen to have a child with toyboy Kris Boyson, 30, which she was also hoping would give her career a much-needed boost. And pals say part of the reason she wants to be back in Pete’s good books is to help win over fans by showing her softer side.

The source says, “There’s always an ulterior motive with Katie and she is convinced that by getting close to Pete again, she can relive her glory days when she was one of the UK’s biggest stars. People think she’s hard as nails, but the real Katie is actually very caring. She really feels for Pete and is saying she hates to think of him so unhappy. But she knows it would play in her favour if she’s seen to be reaching out to him.”

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