Peter Andre is believed to be suffering from meningitis after hospital tests this week.

Peter was admitted to the East Surrey Hospital in Redhill earlier this week after suffering from a stomach complaint and headaches for a fortnight.

His spokesperson issued a statement saying: “Following recent tests on Peter Andre at the East Surrey Hospital, it is believed that Peter is suffering from suspected meningitis.”

“[He] was admitted last weekend, and at this time we do not have an expected date of discharge.”

The spokesperson added: “It is serious but not the worst strain.”

A friend of the couple’s told the Mirror that Peter’s wife Katie Price, aka glamour model Jordan, was “absolutely stunned” by the diagnosis but as she is currently almost eight months pregnant, “she is doing her best to keep calm for the baby’s sake”.

Peter is believed to have originally fallen ill while the couple were in the US promoting their three-part reality TV show. Filming for follow-up episodes has been suspended while Peter is in hospital.