Peter Andre Clarifies Pro-Donald Trump Comments, Insisting He Doesn't Support The So-Called #MuslimBan

'He’s bonkers, but he’s funny with it.'

Peter Andre has defended himself from critics, after his latest magazine column made it appear as though he’d endorsed what has been dubbed the #MuslimBan on social media, put forward by US President Donald Trump.

Along with his usual comments on the week’s biggest celebrity stories and anecdotes from his personal life, Peter’s latest New! magazine column also saw him passing comment on Trump’s election, under the headline “thumbs up for trump”.

Open Image Modal
Peter Andre
Mike Lewis Photography via Getty Images

He wrote: “At the end of the day, he’s the President of the US and people need to accept that. He has to be given a chance and I think he may make some positive changes for America.

“I know there are people who will disagree with me, but from what I’ve seen and heard so far, he’s been pretty true to what he said he was going to do.”

The ‘Insania’ singer added: “I quite like Trump. He’s bonkers, but he’s funny with it. Yes, he has done some things in the past that I will never agree with, but he may come up trumps for America.”

We see what you did there, Pete. Nice.

Open Image Modal
'I try to concentrate, but my mind wants to explore'
The Washington Post via Getty Images

However, since the column was published on Tuesday, Peter has been forced to defend himself, as it came days after the newly-elected President pushed measures to stop residents from seven predominantly Muslim countries from travelling to the US.

Explaining his comments on social media, Peter has explained that the column was written before the travelling suspension was pushed.

He stipulated to one critic that there were “many things” he disagreed with relating to Trump’s “choices”, later adding: “Def don’t agree with the ban [sic]”

A spokesperson for Peter Andre declined to comment when contacted by HuffPost UK.

But Pete is far from the only celebrity to have come under fire for their comments about Donald Trump.

On the other side of the coin, Madonna got a mixed reception at the Women’s March last month, when she claimed that Trump’s victory had made her fantasise about “blowing up the White House”, which wound up getting a furious response from the man himself.

Peter Andre's Words Of Wisdom
(01 of39)
Open Image Modal
“I'm pure filth. But I'm not a sleaze. I'm a massively passionate person. A dirty little rotter in the bedroom, and a gentleman, too. The whole package, I hope! I'm a bad boy really. Not many people see that side of me. I'm a gentleman, but I'm fiery, too. I'm a hot-blooded male! I'm a sexual man, definitely.” (credit:PA)
(02 of39)
Open Image Modal
On his manhood: “I’m proud of it! It’s the size of the Sky remote control – I’ve measured it.” (credit:WENN)
(03 of39)
Open Image Modal
"Believe it or not, I just don't really like reality TV shows." (credit:PA)
(04 of39)
Open Image Modal
"I've written this song called Insania - it's a mix of Insane and Mania, and even though it's a made up word you instantly know what it means!" (credit:WENN)
(05 of39)
Open Image Modal
"Why is it that you chop trees down, then chop them up?" (credit:PA)
(06 of39)
Open Image Modal
“Katie asked me if I could binge eat with her while she was pregnant. I was like, ‘I love you’ and put loads of weight on.” (credit:PA)
(07 of39)
Open Image Modal
“I visualise my career goals and they always happen. I know that in two years time I’ll be playing Wembley again.” (credit:PA)
(08 of39)
Open Image Modal
"I cringe when I watch myself on TV." (credit:PA)
(09 of39)
Open Image Modal
"I had a really Roman nose and thought it was too big, so I booked myself in to the LA surgeon who'd done Toni Braxton's nose. I thought her nose was great and fortunately he did a good job of mine as well!" (credit:PA)
(10 of39)
Open Image Modal
"My problem is that I've always been attracted to wild girls." (credit:PA)
(11 of39)
Open Image Modal
"My kids have never seen me be intimate with any woman other than their mother." (credit:PA)
(12 of39)
Open Image Modal
“I’m no Russell Brand in terms of numbers but I had my fun. Sex was my vice. I feel sorry for the girl I lost my virginity to though, aged 17. It only lasted a minute.” (credit:PA)
(13 of39)
Open Image Modal
"Obviously, the ultimate dream is to be married for life." (credit:PA)
(14 of39)
Open Image Modal
"Unfortunately, what Kate says is out of my control. I can’t control what other people do. I can only control what comes out of my mouth." (credit:PA)
(15 of39)
Open Image Modal
On his penis piercing: "I did go through a bit of a mad stage but back in the 90s everyone was doing it.'' (credit:PA)
(16 of39)
Open Image Modal
“Katie knows 100 per cent the reason why I left her and I am 100 percent sure that what happened definitely did happen.” (credit:PA)
(17 of39)
Open Image Modal
“When I became single after Elen I thought I’d be having hot tub parties all the time. I had two and then after two weeks I realised I was too old for that.” (credit:PA)
(18 of39)
Open Image Modal
"There are certain things I just don't talk about - there are certain things that are private." (credit:PA)
(19 of39)
Open Image Modal
On rumours of Alex Reid seeing a naked pic of him: "If this is true and this picture was taken during my marriage, I’m a bit disgusted that he had access to it to be honest. My only hope is that I look good in the pic." (credit:PA)
(20 of39)
Open Image Modal
“When I first met Katie she reminded me of Bo Derek. I’d seen pics of her before and thought she wasn’t my type. With her blonde hair and big boobs I’d never seen anyone like her before.” (credit:PA)
(21 of39)
Open Image Modal
"Yes, I had s*x - but only after my divorce came through. I always said that I would not think about moving on until after my divorce was finalised." (credit:PA)
(22 of39)
Open Image Modal
On being slagged off by Jamelia: "She is a tad bitter. After all, she has yet to land a number one and I have had three, so I kind of see where her demons lie" (credit:Getty Images)
(23 of39)
Open Image Modal
“I was starting to get fit and wanted to put a bit more effort into our love life and mix it up a bit. But because I was doing it differently she thought that meant I was having an affair.” (credit:Getty Images)
(24 of39)
Open Image Modal
"I regret writing about sex so much. That's not me." (credit:PA)
(25 of39)
Open Image Modal
"I watched my ex-wife on TV recently when she said my name instead of her new husband's. I'll be honest with you guys, when I heard that I had a panic attack. It was like she still thinks we're together in her mind. Like this new guy is just some substitute for me. Frankly, it scared the shit out of me." (credit:PA)
(26 of39)
Open Image Modal
"Back in the eighties I used to shave my legs. It seemed back then you shaved everything but your, er, private parts but now you shave your, er, private parts and let everything else go hairy!" (credit:PA)
(27 of39)
Open Image Modal
“When I left her I thought that was definitely the end of my career. But I was prepared to do it to not be in that marriage anymore.” (credit:Getty Images)
(28 of39)
Open Image Modal
"What's done is done. You've got to move on. I don't want to say anything bad about the mother of my children." (credit:PA)
(29 of39)
Open Image Modal
"All you need to do to be a bit sexier is to smile once in a while!" (credit:PA)
(30 of39)
Open Image Modal
"If Posh stopped pouting so much, admirers would be forming an orderly queue." (credit:PA)
(31 of39)
Open Image Modal
"I train for about an hour five days a week and feel I'm in the best shape I've ever been. I can eat what I want and that includes scoffing half a big bar of Cadbury's a day." (credit:PA)
(32 of39)
Open Image Modal
"I really don't like people that go on about getting followed around, I don't like it - there are people in the industry that don't want to take everything that comes with it. I take it all." (credit:PA)
(33 of39)
Open Image Modal
"I hate feet, they're disgusting! What are they even for?" (credit:PA)
(34 of39)
Open Image Modal
On split with Katie: "I (would) wake up at 3 a.m., and feel a hammering in my head. I would start panicking and hyperventilating. My hands would start sweating and I thought my heart was going to pop out of my body. You think you're having a heart attack. No matter how many times you've had it, every time you think, this is it, I'm going to die." (credit:PA)
(35 of39)
Open Image Modal
"I might write my own version of [Fifty Shades Of Grey] just for blokes." (credit:PA)
(36 of39)
Open Image Modal
"Maybe I'm wrong because I've not met the person yet, I really don't think I'd want to be with someone in the industry. I really don't think so. Once bitten, twice shy." (credit:PA)
(37 of39)
Open Image Modal
On Cheryl Cole rumours: "I've been told lots of people want us to get together now we're both on the market. But I'm sure I'm the last thing on her mind at the moment." (credit:PA)
(38 of39)
Open Image Modal
"When I do fall in love, I'll go to the ends of the earth for that person. I'd lay down on a carpet of nails for the person I love." (credit:PA)
(39 of39)
Open Image Modal
"You know what? You really, seriously, seriously are a psycho. I hope you are f***ing proud of yourself. Stuck-up diva." (credit:Getty Images)