IT HAS been 12 years since Peter Andre fell for the love of his life, and future mother of three of his children, in Somerset.

The 51-year-old British and Australian pop star is now married to Dr Emily MacDonagh, 34, the daughter of Taunton surgeon Dr Ruaraidh MacDonagh, who performed a kidney stone operation on Peter ahead of his 2010 show at Butlin’s.

Ahead of his return to Minehead in 2012, the star expressed his fondness for Somerset: "I'm hoping after last time I played at Butlin's in Minehead that this time it will just run smoothly.

"I love it down there. There is something beautiful about Somerset – it is a really peaceful place. That's where it all began with Emily and at least people know we have known each other for a couple of years, since I met Ru.

"The reception was really warm in March when people spotted me having a coffee in Taunton. I think we will be in Somerset for a few days around the show, which is great because I will be able to go and see Ru."

For the Minehead Butlin's show on November 17 2014, part of his 31-date tour, Peter Andre performed songs from his then-new album, Angels and Demons.

He said at the time: "I will be playing some big arenas but I love performing at the slightly smaller venues like Butlin's because it's great to get close to my fans.

"I don't just want it to be about song and dance, I want it to be a complete experience. I've learned a bit about magic recently, so there will be some tricks on stage.

"We called the tour Up Close and Personal for a reason. I'm very good at disguises, so I'll just say that I could be sitting next to any one of the audience members on the night.

"I would like to thank my fans in Somerset for always welcoming me."