Peter Andre has jumped to the defence of TOWIE star James Argent - who's courting an 18-year-old - saying that there is the identical age hole between him and his spouse.
James, 34, has been snapped kissing his new girlfriend on the street, with the star showing to be in love as soon as once more.
It is brought about a little bit of a stir on social media although as many individuals have raised eyebrows on the age hole between the pair, writes The Mirror.
Mysterious Lady singer Pete, 49, has spoken out in defence of Arg - explaining how 'it relies upon how you're with the individual' in relation to age-gap relationships, and admits he has additionally beforehand confronted criticism over his romance together with his youthful spouse, 33-year-old NHS physician Emily Andre.
Discussing Stella - who was round six years previous when TOWIE premiered in 2010 - and Arg's relationship, the dad-of-four says: "Age is a unique factor to totally different individuals. On paper issues can look a sure approach however I feel it relies upon how you're with the individual.
"I don’t suppose I’ve ever felt an age hole between us and whenever you see us collectively you wouldn’t really feel there's.
"Subsequent 12 months I’ll be 50 however I’m going to be a younger 50 so I’m not worrying about that."
Persevering with in his newest column for new! journal, Pete provides: "I've plenty of time for Arg and I used to be pleased for him once I noticed that he has a brand new girlfriend.
"There was plenty of discuss concerning the truth there's a 16-year age hole between them as Arg is 34 and Stella is eighteen, That is really the identical hole as me and Emily.
"I can’t touch upon anybody else’s age variations, however I do know at first of our relationship quite a bit was stated, however now I’m in my 40s and Emily is in her 30s nobody ever says something."
Pete and Emily struck up a romance in 2012 following his divorce from Kate Value and the pair went on tie the knot in 2015. The pleased couple share youngsters Amelia and Theo collectively, in addition to the singer's two youngsters, Junior and Princess from his earlier marriage.
The star's supportive feedback for his pal come as Arg seems to have discovered love as soon as once more, following his cut up from ex-girlfriend and former TOWIE co-star Gemma Collins in 2020 after a tumultuous on-off relationship over time.
Showing on GB Information lately, the fact TV star opened up about his love life, saying he had met somebody 'pretty' who lives on a Greek island and he is positively prepared for a relationship – after proving unfortunate in love up to now.
Talking in July, he stated: "I really feel extra assured and I really feel like I am able to doubtlessly meet somebody, like there was somebody I've met lately who's pretty, however she lives overseas."
It appears James has managed to make the long-distance romance work - with a supply lately confessing the star and Stella are presently loved-up and their age distinction is not any drawback.
"James and Stella are in love, they fell for one another the second they met and have spent as a lot time collectively as attainable since," an insider instructed MailOnline.
"This can be a large deal for James – he hasn't been in a relationship for years as a result of he is been engaged on himself and eventually now, he is able to share his life with somebody.
"The age distinction hasn't performed any half of their romance thus far, they've holidayed collectively in Italy and Marbella, attending to know one another away from the highlight."
The brand new couple reportedly first met in Mykonos three months in the past when James was attending a buddy's marriage ceremony.
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