London, April 24(ANI): Bosses of the Australian version of ‘X Factor’ have refuted Peter Andre’s claim that he was offered the job of a judge in the reality show.

The singer had earlier said that he had turned down the offer, as he didn’t want to be separated from his children- Junior, four, and Princess, two- for too long.

He said: “I had to turn it down. It would mean being away for about four months. I hate turning down fantastic opportunities – but my children absolutely come first.”

However, a spokesman for Syco TV, which co-produces the hit series with FremantleMedia and Talkback Thames, has denied the claim.

“Peter Andre has never been offered any role on The X Factor in any country,” the Daily Star quoted the rep, as saying.

Meanwhile, Andre’s spokesman Claire Powell insisted he had been offered the job.

She said: “We had an email into our office about three weeks ago.

“It came from Fremantle, who co- produce The X Factor, asking whether Peter would be involved in Australia’s edition. We had a serious discussion about it.

“Why on Earth would Peter or any of us make that up?”

Andre’s ex-wife Katie Price is expected to make an appearance on the show. (ANI)