United Kingdom, April 14 -- Peter Andre would feel uncomfortable if he wasn't "footing the bill" for a date.

The 53-year-old star - who married wife Emily in 2015 - has insisted he has "always" bought into the idea of "chivalry", and he'd rather be the one paying for a meal out.

Writing in his column for new! magazine, he said: "I've always been on for chivalry. I just wouldn't feel comfortable not footing the bill on a date.

"Nothing wrong with it though, if that's what you both want - but that's just me!"

Peter insisted it's not always about appearing chivalrous either, as he claimed he gets a genuine buzz out of being the one to pay.

He added: "It's not even just about chivalry, I get a real joy out of it."

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