For years the Katie and Peter multi million pound brand virtually stamped out all memory of Peter Andre the chart-topping idol.

The acres of magazine spreads; endless hours of reality TV and the unsavoury media spotlight on his recent marriage breakdown...it seemed his 15 minutes of pop star fame was over.

But ear-piercing screams welcomed back the newly divorced and rejuvenated Mr Andre to Bournemouth Pavilion and his aptly-named 'Revelation Tour' really was an eye-opener.

Coming mid-way through 38 sold-out one-nighters, this was Peter Andre at his absolute best.

He combined strong vocals with high energy dance moves, finding time for swift, repeated costume changes too.

Flanked by raunchy dancers he joined in choreographed routines throughout, flirtatiously bumping and grinding to infectious new songs like Outta Control.

Self-penned songs from last year's Revelations album and his new Love Songs collection gave a very personal and often painful insight into his own crumbling relationship with 'Call the Doctor' and 'Behind Closed Doors.'

The most poignant was, however, his tribute to his step-son Harvey, 'Unconditional', performed as he glanced at projected images of his two children.

His melodic, expressive vocals and dance moves were perfectly matched to a Michael Jackson tribute, with Man in the Mirror a real highlight.

He thanked his fans for their support saying: "These last eight or nine months have been a roller coaster. There's been bad times but there's been unbelievable times too. But what made it so good is not just my three kids but you guys because you single- handedly have given me my life back."

The encore was his uplifting, carefree early hit Mysterious Girl leaving the party-spirited, adoring crowd on a real high.

Peter Andre returns to play the BIC on April 2 followed by his stadium tour BIC date on December 12.