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Peter Andre says he'll be 'devastated' if Michael Jackson paedo claims are proven true

The Australian singer, 46, was just a child when he entered a 1987 dance competition which offered youngsters the opportunity to win a face-to-face with the Thriller star

Peter Andre on controversial Leaving Neverland documentary

Peter Andre has said that he will be "devastated" if sex abuse claims against Michael Jackson are proven to be true.


Peter was spotted in the Michael Jackson Leaving Neverland documentary as a young boy taking part in a contest to meet the King Of Pop.


The Australian singer, 46, was just a child when he entered a 1987 dance competition which offered youngsters the opportunity to win a face-to-face with the Thriller star.


Peter, who is a longtime fan of Jackson, spoke about the singer during his appearance on Good Morning Britain today.

Peter Andre opened up about the Leaving Neverland documentary todau(Image: Instagram)

Peter was just a child when he entered a 1987 dance competition(Image: Channel 4)


"I was there that day when Wade won," he confirmed. "I didn't realise until years later that Wade was the kid that had won that."

He continued to cautiously give his own opinion, saying: "The way that I stand on it is that if it's true, if it's proven true, then it's the worst thing that could ever possibly happen and victims should definitely have a voice, there's no doubt about that.


"The problem is if you look at the flipside and say it isn't true, it is damaging his family, his brothers, his mother, his kids, his legacy."

Peter is a longtime fan of Jackson(Image: Instagram)


Peter said that Jackson's legacy is "tarnished" now whether it is proven or now.

He continued: "His legacy is tarnished now whether it's proven or not. The problem is that we don't know 100% what happened and there is some sort of trust you have to have in the justice system and that's my opinion.

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"If it's true I'll be absolutely devastated."

*Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV

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