Sixteen years after the height of Peter Andre’s reality TV fame, his long-time manager Claire Powell is enjoying her own time in the spotlight — and fans are loving the transformation.
The 59-year-old PR powerhouse, best known for shaping the careers of Peter and Katie Price back in the day, has been showing off her stylish glow-up during a sun-soaked holiday.
Claire, who founded The Can Group, looked effortlessly chic in a strapless black mini dress while on a dinner date with her partner, Iain Phipp.
The look, shared on her Instagram Stories, was a far cry from her more understated TV appearances in the mid-2000s.
From Reality TV Regular to Influencer Mentor
Claire’s return to screens came on Sunday when she appeared on The Princess Diaries, the ITV2 show fronted by Peter’s daughter, Princess Andre.
Fans will remember Claire from Katie and Peter, the reality series that ran from 2004 to 2009.
While Katie parted ways with Claire after her split from Peter, the businesswoman has stayed close to the family and now manages Princess, 18, and her brother Junior.
In the new show, Claire dished out business advice as Princess revealed she’s keen to launch her own makeup range.
True to her no-nonsense style, Claire warned the teen that if she wanted to succeed, it had to be something she was genuinely passionate about.
Claire’s Stunning Style Evolution
The Claire Powell viewers see today is a polished and confident style icon.
Her once shoulder-length blonde hair has been swapped for a longer, sleeker style that frames her sharp jawline.
She now opts for soft glam makeup and elegant wardrobe choices — from a white floral wedding guest dress to a plunging pink-and-orange bikini that had Instagram talking.
Her Instagram is a masterclass in understated glamour, whether she’s posing in a white strapless top with a deep holiday tan or enjoying romantic evenings with Iain.
A Heart-to-Heart with Princess
During their on-screen conversation, Princess opened up about feeling self-conscious when she was younger, admitting she “genuinely hated” herself at one point because of her nose and eyes.
She credits makeup for boosting her confidence.
Claire offered thoughtful advice, noting that many young people rush into cosmetic surgery at 18, and urged Princess to “live with your face” for a while before making any changes.
She praised Princess for learning to love herself, calling it “a big thing to conquer at 17.”
Behind-the-Scenes Tension with Katie Price
While Claire’s mentorship has been well received, it hasn’t gone down smoothly with everyone.
Princess’ mother, Katie Price, has made no secret of her frustration at being excluded from her daughter’s show — which is produced by The Can Group, the same management team she cut ties with after her 2009 split from Peter.
On her Katie Price Show podcast, Katie accused “certain people” of keeping her out of Princess’s life on screen, even during her 18th birthday celebrations.
She claimed she had offered to film for the documentary for free, but her involvement was allegedly rejected.
Revisiting a Long History of Drama
Katie’s grievances with Claire and The Can Group go back more than a decade.
After her marriage to Peter ended, she accused Claire of interfering in their relationship — claims that led to a legal battle she ultimately lost.
She was forced to publicly apologise to both Peter and Claire.
Since then, Katie has vowed she would never want Claire managing her children.
Yet in 2022, Princess signed with The Can Group at just 16 — a decision Katie says left her “very, very, very upset.”
ITV Responds to the Controversy
Despite Katie’s claims, ITV2 has denied deliberately excluding her from Princess’s show.
The documentary is set to give viewers a look at Princess’s home life with Peter, his wife Emily, and her big brother Junior, along with her blossoming career as an influencer.
While the family dynamics remain complicated, one thing is clear: Claire Powell’s return to reality TV — alongside her remarkable style transformation — is turning heads all over again.