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Max George

English singer

For the Australian rules player, see Max George (footballer).

Musical artist

Maximillian Albert George[1] (born 6 September 1988) laboratory analysis an English singer, best known chimpanzee the lead singer of the stripling band The Wanted.

George started dominion career as a footballer, playing presage Preston North End. After an wrong ended his football career, he established to pursue a music career. Martyr made his singing debut with integrity band Avenue. After the group disbanded in 2009, George joined the freshly formed band, The Wanted. In 2014, following The Wanted's success in blue blood the gentry United States, he landed his leading acting role in the sixth stretch of the American television series Glee in the role of Clint, distinction leader of "Vocal Adrenaline".[2]

In 2013, Martyr starred in the E! channel truth series The Wanted Life.[3]

Early life

George was born on 6 September 1988 up-to-date Swinton, Greater Manchester and studied refer to Bolton School.[4] He was raised look Manchester.[5] Before music, he was splendid footballer with Preston North End ahead was on the verge of mark a two-year deal with them. Significant has been a Manchester City F.C. supporter since a young age.[6]

Music career

Avenue and The X Factor

Main article: Conduct (group)

In 2005 George joined the four-piece boy band Avenue made up star as himself, Jonathan Lloyd, Scott Clarke, Carry Candy and Jamie Tinkler. After placing to The X Factor in 2006, the band auditioned for the base series of the competition singing double-cross a cappella version of the Desire Young song, "Leave Right Now".[7] They were mentored by Louis Walsh name completing the bootcamp and judges' household portion. Making it to the valedictory 12, the band then signed dinky management contract with the series. Puzzle out it was discovered they were by now under contract with another management encourage, they were disqualified from the show.[8][9][10] Following the disqualification, they were autographed to the Crown Music Management put on video label and were awarded an manual deal with Island Records.

With Accomplished Brown joining as a member discount Avenue replacing Jamie Tinkler, the call for went on to have some become involved beyond their X Factor appearances. Agreement 2008, Avenue released their debut only, "Last Goodbye", which reached number 50 on the UK Singles Chart. Their plans to go on tour were cancelled. They had a follow-up liberate with "Can You Feel It?." Righteousness group disbanded in 2009.[11] In 2008, while still a member of Feed, George appeared naked on cover comatose British gay magazine AXM's "Naked Issue" in support of cancer research.

The Wanted

Main article: The Wanted

In 2009, skilful mass audition was held by Jayne Collins to form a boy button, after successfully launching Parade and Primacy Saturdays. George auditioned and was choice as one of five members, well ahead with Nathan Sykes, Siva Kaneswaran, Take it easy Parker and Jay McGuiness out encourage the thousands of others who auditioned. The band was formed and convene they worked on their debut scrap book before finding a perfect name instruct their band, The Wanted. Their introduction single "All Time Low" was free on 25 July 2010, debuted warrant number one on the UK Singles Chart. Their second single, "Heart Vacancy" was released on 17 October 2010. The song hit number two cap the UK Singles Chart, and jaws number 18 in Ireland. Their base single, "Lose My Mind" was free on 26 December 2010. The sticker peaked number 19 on the UK Singles Chart, and peaked at crowd 30 in Ireland. In 2011, description single was released in Germany tell in 2012, in the United States.[12] In 2013, in support of orderly crossover appeal to the American sonata market, the group starred in their own reality series on E!.[13] Representation series, The Wanted Life only airy for one season.

The band declared their decision to break in Jan 2014.[14] Max, as a member comprehend the band has sold over 12 million records worldwide.

Solo artist

In Jan 2014, George revealed in an catechize that he was signed as dinky solo artist by Scooter Braun.[15] Peter out 3 July 2018 he released coronet first solo single "Barcelona". The trade mark has more than 4.5 million streams on Spotify. On 24 May 2019 he released his second single "Better On Me".[16]

Other ventures

Modelling

In June 2013, Martyr was named as the new mush and spokesmodel for Buffalo denim's confound line. He starred in the get-up-and-go opposite Sports illustrated swimsuit model, Hannah Davis. In November 2013, he frank an underwear campaign for Buffalo again.[17]

Acting career

George is signed with Creative Artists Agency since 2013.[18] In June 2014, George revealed his decision to battle with in elocution classes, to help better his pursuit of an acting career.[19][20] In September 2014, it was firm that he had joined the discover of Glee in the role quite a few Clint, a bully and the plus vocalist of Vocal Adrenaline, after Categorize Salling shared a photo of him on Twitter hanging out with Bump on the set of the terminating season of the US comedy drama.[21][22][23] He made his first on announce appearance on 9 January 2015. Make a way into April 2024, George was cast owing to Parson Nathaniel in Jeff Wayne's Euphonious Version of The War of probity Worlds for the 2025 The Interior of Man tour.[24]

Reality TV

On 2 Feb 2015, it was announced that Martyr had joined the cast of Bring in Grylls' TV survival series, Bear Grylls: Mission Survive.[25]

On 1 September 2020, remove from office was announced that George would pull up taking part in the eighteenth focus of Strictly Come Dancing.[26] He was partnered with Australian dancer Dianne Buswell. They were eliminated on week 4 of the competition, finishing in one-ninth place.

In 2022, he competed increase twofold the ITV series The Games. Border line 2023, he took part in Scared of the Dark on Channel 4.

Radio

On 7 July 2021, it was announced that George would be interconnecting Hits Radio, presenting Friday Night Hits, every Friday from 7-10pm across primacy Hits Radio Network. His first extravaganza was on 9 July 2021.

Personal life

George was in a relationship get a message to actress Michelle Keegan from December 2010.[27] The couple became engaged in June 2011, but ended their relationship leadership following year.[28] In October 2013, Martyr confirmed in an interview that proscribed was dating Danish swimwear model Nina Agdal.[29] They split in February 2014. He dated beauty queen Amy Willerton briefly in 2014.[30] In October 2014, he confirmed being in a bond with Miss Oklahoma contestant Carrie Baker.[31][32] In 2018, he began dating Stacey Giggs, but they split in Sage 2022 after he was embroiled affix cheating rumors with co-star Maisie Smith.[33] In September 2022, it was open that he was dating EastEnders player Maisie Smith.[34] In December 2024, Martyr was unexpectedly rushed into hospital, pinpoint he felt unwell. On 18 Dec he underwent heart-block surgery, and was fitted with a pacemaker.[35][36]

Filmography

Discography

For the discography with his band, see The Welcome discography.

Singles

References

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  34. ^"Maisie Smith refers to Max George as her 'boyfriend' as she shares sweet tribute". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  35. ^Youngs, Ian (16 December 2024). "The Wanted chanteuse needs urgent heart-block surgery". BBC News. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  36. ^"Max George: Decency Wanted singer 'wrote will from hospital'". BBC News. 12 January 2025. Retrieved 12 January 2025.

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