Peter Andre urges radio stations to ban classic Christmas song as it gives 'false hope'

Peter Andre is calling for radio stations to stop playing a festive hit as it gives listeners ‘false hope’.

The 49-year-old singer has penned an open letter asking for Andy Williams’ classic Christmas song It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year to be banned from the airwaves.

Andy’s 1963 track is synonymous with the Christmas period and is currently number 22 on the UK’s official singles chart.

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However, Peter says the tune is incorrect and that summer holidays are more wonderful than “pressurising and repetitive” Christmas.

It appears that a majority agree with the Mysterious Girl hitmaker with 85% of the public quizzed by travel company On the Beach saying the song is factually incorrect.

In his open letter to all radio stations in the UK, Peter says: “‘The results of the survey do not surprise me. Sure, festive frolics are fun but let’s face it, Christmas can get repetitive and pressurising.

“It’s much more exciting to visit new places, experience new things and make meaningful memories, and there’s no better place to do that than on holiday.

“In my new role [as Head of Summer Holidays], all I can do now is politely ask radio stations to respect the British people’s viewpoint and not play It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year at Christmas anymore. Perhaps they can play it on a loop in July instead?”

The father of four even accused radio stations of false advertising by playing the song in the run-up to the big day on December 25 as she challenges Section 3 of the CAP Broadcast Code.

He wrote: “By playing this track you are giving your listeners false hope that Christmas and winter in general is the most wonderful time of the year, when in fact, it isn’t,’ he writes.

“And I even have data to prove it! Recent findings from On the Beach have confirmed what we already suspected; 78% of people, so more than three-quarters of Brits, believe that going on holiday is better than Christmas.

“Therefore, unsurprisingly, the vast majority of the population (85%) agree the Andy Williams song is factually incorrect, proving Christmas simply is not the most wonderful time of the year.

“While I acknowledge there are some extremely pleasant moments during Yuletide festivities, these are normally fleeting and often come with a busy schedule, an empty wallet and not much to show otherwise.”

“Strip back the gift-giving, tinsel and twinkly lights and people are left with the stark reality that this time of year is cold, dark, and expensive.’

Peter continues: “Factor in the cost-of-living crisis, national strikes, overall price hikes and general low mood of the nation and you get my drift.

“Without sounding like the Grinch, but instead as proud Head of Summer Holidays for On the Beach, I put it to you Sir or Madam, overseas getaways are the most wonderful time of the year instead.

“A time to make memories with loved ones, splash around in the sea with the kids, enjoy sunsets on the beach, and truly discover yourself again.

“These are all the magical factors that constitute it being the most wonderful time of the year. “

“So, I am urging you to refrain from playing what is in fact misleading the public. And my request is backed up by solid data compiled by On the Beach.”

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