Lifelong Peter Andre fan, Michelle, has always dreamed of meeting the ‘90s pop singer and, with support from staff at learning disability charity Hft, her dream came true.

Michelle has been a fan of Peter Andre for as long as she can remember, ever since Mysterious Girl was released 27 years ago in 1996. The 49-year old has pictures of him around her home and has always wanted to meet him.

When a support worker at Hft, Danielle Bowers, found out he was set to turn on the Christmas lights in Redditch last year, the team immediately knew they had to start making plans to make Michelle’s dream come true.

The big day took place on 25 November, a day before Michelle’s birthday, giving her the best birthday present she could have asked for.

The charity said: “After meeting Mercy and waiting in the queue for more than an hour, it was Michelle’s turn to meet Peter. Michelle was speechless when she came face to face with her idol but was greeted with a hug from Peter and the pair were able to take a few photos together. Michelle also asked him to sign a t-shirt of himself which she had taken with her.”

Julie Grace, Deputy Care Home Manager at Hft, said: “Michelle has been on the biggest high ever since!”.

Following the meeting, the Hft team have printed the pictures out for Michelle and plan to frame the signed t-shirt so she never forgets the time she met her idol.