THOUSANDS of fans queued to meet singer Peter Andre at a Hampshire shopping centre.

Peter delighted fans by signing autographs as he promoted his new fragrances.

Fans were queuing out of the doors to West Quay for the chance to meet the Australian singer and reality TV star.

Peter said that he didn't expect so many people to come to the promotion event.

He said: "What an amazing turnout in Southampton!

"When I arrived I looked up to the top of the shopping centre and there were so many people on each level, it was so great to see."

Fan, Gemma Abraham, 34, a marketing assistant from Upper Shirley said: "I have been a fan of Peter's music for as long as I remember.

"He appeals to so many different people, some like him for his music and others for his TV but I think the real appeal is his lovely personality."

Many of Peter's Southampton fans said they were drawn to the star because of his personality.

Peter said: "It means the world to me that the people of Southampton like me for that reason.

"I can only be here because of all the people that support me and I have had a long career, it is great that everyone has stuck by me."