18 September 2023 , 17:13
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Pop star in the making, Junior Andre has declared that he is the product of his own success, insisting he is "no nepo baby".
On the release of his second single, the first-born child to former couple Peter Andre and Katie Price insists it "it doesn't matter what family you are born into" if you want to achieve success. The celebrity offspring, 18, adds how he tells "the haters to watch this space" when discussing his music career.
Referring to nepotism, the term 'nepo baby' broadly means people with power and influence giving their family members, mainly children, roles in their industry. Dad Pete shot to fame in 1995 following the release of his track Mysterious Girl, but 18-year old Junior believes this is irrelevant to his own success.
Junior believes it is irrelevant 'what family you are born into' (Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)The youngster told OK: "If you’re not good at what you do, you won’t succeed, and I’m already succeeding. I don’t think it matters what family you’re born into, if you’ve got talent, you’ll do well. I’ll tell the haters to watch this space."
In reference to former glamour model, Katie, meanwhile, Junior offered his opinion on the subject of trolling - something his mum been the subject of on numerous occasions over the past two decades. "You know you’re doing something right when someone has something nasty to say to you," he said, smiling.
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"Where would all the greatest artists and celebrities be without someone telling them they’re not good enough? Some people can’t stand seeing others succeed. Social media is toxic because people have a platform to spout their opinions, but I refuse to let them affect me because they don’t know me."
Junior has, however, credited his parents for preparing him for a career in the public eye, adding that despite their differences they are "both behind him all the way". He praised Katie's "many attributes" - particularly her "drive and determination" before gushing over dad, Pete, who is "proud" to see him following in his footsteps.
Junior's single Only One is available on all platforms now. The teen explains it is about "being in a generation where people claim they’re only interested in one person, but then a week later they’re chatting to a load of different people".