Danny Jones returns to the stage with McFly for the first time since Maura Higgins 'drunken' BRITs kiss scandal

Daily Mail​

04-05-2025

has returned to the stage with McFly for the first time since his 'drunken' BRITs kiss scandal.
The legendary boyband headlined new festival Tunes On The Bay at Swansea's seafront on Friday May 2.
Danny shared a series of snaps of himself on stage posing in front of a huge crowd, alongside band members Tom Fletcher, Harry Judd and Dougie Poynter, while fans shared videos of the group performing on stage.
He captioned the Instagram post: 'Back with my people. Thank you Swansea x
Elsewhere, his first major TV gig since the scandal has been revealed as he is set to return to The Voice UK, while LeAnn Rimes has reportedly quit in a shake-up.
LeAnn, 42, who joined the show last year after appearing on the Australian edition, has decided to step down to focus on her career in the United States.
The legendary boyband headlined new festival Tunes On The Bay at Swansea's seafront on Friday May 2
According to The Sun, she's is set to instead feature on the American version of the show as a mega mentor alongside Sheryl Crow.
But some familiar faces will still be back as Danny, 39, is slated to return once again along with his McFly bandmate Tom Fletcher, 38.
The duo will once again share a seat on the panel alongside long-time mentors Sir Tom Jones and Will.i.am.
Last year, Danny and Tom led their act, Ava Manning, to victory, securing her a Universal record deal, £50,000 in prize money, and a luxury holiday to Universal Resort in Orlando.
A source told the publication: 'LeAnn loved her time on the UK show, but wants to focus on her career in the States.
'She was hugely popular with cast and crew and everybody loved having her as part of the team.
'Bosses are currently on the lookout for another female singer to join the all-star line-up, they haven't made a decision just yet but are having conversations.'
MailOnline has contacted ITV for comment.
It will mark the first major TV gig I'm A Celeb winner Danny has had since the fallout from his controversial snog with campmate Maura Higgins.
He previously featured on screens during a one-off children's event at Buckingham Palace but this will be his first major TV project since the scandal.
He and his wife Georgia's marriage was rocked after Danny shared a drunken kiss with campmate Maura at a Universal Records party.
Further reports claimed the pair had continued their night until 6am, sharing wine together at Nobu Hotel bar.
Danny, who apologised to his wife and family for 'putting them in this situation', has stayed living at the couple's West London home, where Georgia moved to on her own as he appeared on the ITV jungle series in December.
Sources claimed to MailOnline that despite their efforts, Danny and Georgia are like 'passing ships' and friends fear their relationship is hanging on by a thread.
A source told MailOnline: 'Danny and Georgia have been trying to navigate a very difficult time in their marriage and for the best part they have been taking each day as it comes.
'They may be living under the same roof, but they barely see each other and right now are like passing ships.
'Danny is preparing for his summer gigs with McFly, and Georgia has been attending influencer events and collaborating with brands, all while looking after son, Cooper, who regularly features on her Instagram profile.
'But when they're not working, Danny is out on his motorbike or exercising in the gym, and Georgia is either on her own or spending time with family and girlfriends.
'They haven't actually been publicly seen together for six weeks and behind the scenes, their relationship is anything but normal.'