Amy Price, 64, who was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in 2017, put the blame on Katie’s past partners for her recent break-down.
As the father to Katie's two children, Junior, 13 and 11-year-old Princess, Mysterious Girl hit maker Peter, 45, was less than impressed with his former mother-in-law’s remarks.
An insider revealed to the Sun: “Peter will be really, really hurt by Amy’s comments.
“It’s just so upsetting. Peter doesn’t want anything bad to happen to Katie and he’s never opened his mouth and commented on what she’s going through publicly.
“All he’s ever tried to do is help her,” they said. “His kids come first at all times – they’re his number one priority and that will never change.”
Check out Peter Andre's most adorable daddy moments
Peter Andre's most adorable daddy moments (slider)
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- That time he hit the red carpet with Harvey in matching outfits!
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- That time he made a REALLY colourful red carpet appearance with Katie and their boys
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- When he and Katie picked Harvey up from school in sunny LA
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- When he gave Junior a smooch on the way to lunch
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- That time Peter was piggy-in-the-middle between Harvey and Junior
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- When Peter carried Princess and Junior to the car following a hard day shopping!
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- That time Junior landed a smacker on him at a fete ud83dude18
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- When Peter picked Junior up from school in a snazzy military jacket!
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- That time he took Junior and Princess for a twirl around the ice skating ⛄ufe0f
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- And later took Princess for a whiz down Winter Wonderland's helter skelter!
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- When Peter took his prince and princess to live out their Disney fantasies
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- Carrying Junior on his shoulders as they left a busy day of filming
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- That time he geeked-out with Princess and Junior at the MR Peabody & Sherman 3D screening
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- When he went into protective Peter mode to shelter Emily and baby Amelia from the rain
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- When he was #CoolDadGoals on a winter walk
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- Celebrating his birthday with his big girl
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- And it's clear he knows all the best dad jokes ud83eudd23
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- Building sandcastles with his little Amelia
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- And EVERY selfie with his mini-me Junior!
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- Giving his children a tour of his beloved Cyprus
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- When he and Junior showed off their dance moves ud83dudc6f♂ufe0f
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- That time he took 'multitasking to a new level' - his words!
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- That time he carried baby Theo on the front and Amelia on the back ud83dudcaa
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Grandmother to Katie’s five children, Amy opened up after revealing that Katie had been checked into rehab at The Priory for post-traumatic stress disorder which apperently lead to recent 'drug abuse'.
Amy said: "All the men in her life have used Katie, and never, ever leave her alone.
“And nearly all have been with her to raise their profile.
“Kieran almost destroyed Kate with his behaviour, Alex (Reid) has been as bad, and Pete likes to portray himself as perfect.
“Kate is stupid for reacting, but these men need to look at how they are behaving and take some responsibility."
Meanwhile, after splitting earlier this month, Katie's ex, Kris Boyson, 29, has apperently already moved on with Dawn Ward's daughter, Taylor. Ouch!
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