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Peter Andre’s wife Emily reveals he suffered anxiety and the pandemic ‘was tough’ on him after they both caught Covid
PETER Andre’s wife Emily has revealed he suffered anxiety and the pandemic “was tough” on him after they both caught Covid.
The 47-year-old star tested positive for Covid in January – 10 months after his GP wife Emily, 31, caught the virus while working in hospital.
The mum-of-two spoke on Loose Women today and gave more of an insight into Pete‘s recent battle and and how she managed their children’s emotions when their dad fell ill.
She said: “When I had it it was nearly a year, ago but at that time I think I felt quite fearful. We knew less than what we know now. It was really quite stressful.
“When Pete had it a bit more recently I was more relaxed. But he wasn’t. I did try to be more relaxed around the kids to put that across to them so they weren’t afraid because I really think how you feel can rub off on them.
“But it was the anxiety again for him, he was really worried. We see the scary stories in the media and that really impacted him.”
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Pete has been homeschooling the couple’s children Amelia, seven, and Theo, four, during the coronavirus pandemic while Emily continues to work for the NHS.
His proud wife added: “I’ve been going to work and he’s had to hold the fort. It’s been really tough for him but he’s done a good job.
“Like all parents we are doing the best we can day by day. The way I have done it is to try and give the kids as much routine and structure.
“Make sure they get out of bed at the same time, going to bed at the same time, routine around their meals and getting the to do exercise and activities, but it is really difficult.”
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Peter previously documented part of his coronavirus fight in a YouTube video, admitting that at times it was “agony”.
The pair married in 2015 and they have two children together; Amelia, seven, and four-year-old Theo.
Peter’s older children from his previous marriage to Katie Price, Princess, 13, and Junior, 15, also live with them.
