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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Huge boyband star and former Strictly finalist has very different career worlds away from chart fame
The group were nominated for two BRIT Awards GOLD FOREVER Huge boyband star and former Strictly finalist has very different career worlds away from chart fame A HUGE boyband star now has a very different career that is worlds away from his former chart fame. The singer also competed on the thirteenth series of Strictly Come Dancing back in 2015. 8 Jay McGuiness (far right) was a member of The Wanted alongside (from left to right) Siva Kaneswaran, Tom Parker, Max George and Nathan Sykes Credit: Getty 8 However, the star has moved away from the music charts in recent years Credit: Getty 8 The singer is now an author of his own dystopian novel series Credit: Instagram Jay McGuiness, 34, is best known for being one of the original members of The Wanted. He joined the boyband back in 2009 alongside Max George, Nathan Sykes, Siva Kaneswaran, and the late Tom Parker. The group went on to sell 700,000 albums and 3.2 million singles in the UK according to the BPI (British Phonographic Industry). After winning Strictly with Aliona Vilani in 2015, Jay went on to forge a theatre career for himself on London's West End. He starred in several huge productions such as BIG! The Musical, Sleepless - A Musical romance and Rip It Up. In 2022 he took on the lead role in a touring musical version of White Christmas, before he landed a role as Ben in 2:22 A Ghost Story in 2024. Recently, he could be seen in the touring production of & Juliet in the role of Shakespeare. But away from the stage, Jay is establishing himself as a fiction author. Last year, the singer and actor released his debut fantasy novel, Blood Flowers. This year he released another book called Poison Tides which forms part of his very own dystopian series. Max George confirms he won't be playing show in Manchester During their tenure together, The Wanted achieved significant success both in the UK and around the world. Their first album peaked at number four in the UK chart and it spawned three UK Top 20 singles. In 2012, the group achieved success in the US and Canada with their track, Glad You Came. It peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 for four straight weeks, and it was the highest American chart entry by a British boyband at the time. The Wanted: Discography HOW did The Wanted place in the UK charts in their heyday? Albums The Wanted (2010) - UK number four Battleground (2011) - UK number five Word of Mouth (2013) - UK number nine Singles All Time Low (2010) - UK number one Heart Vacancy (2010) - UK number two Lose My Mind (2010) - UK number 19 Gold Forever (2011) - UK number 3 Glad You Came (2011) - UK number one Lightning (2011) - UK number two Warzone (2011) - UK number 21 Chasing the Sun (2012) - UK number two I Found You (2012) - UK number three Walks Like Rihanna (2013) - UK number four We Own The Night (2013) - UK number 10 Show Me Love (America) (2013) - UK number eight In their heyday, they were also nominated twice at the BRIT Awards in 2010 and 2012. They also won the Best British Music act at the BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards in 2011 as well as the Favourite Breakout Artist at the People's Choice Awards in 2013 in Los Angeles. 8 The Wanted achieved three UK top ten albums and a number of UK number one singles Credit: Getty Images - Getty 8 Although Jay has not given up performing and has established himself as a regular on the West End Credit: Instagram 8 He can be currently be seen on a UK touring production of the hit musical, & Juliet Credit: Instagram 8 Last year he bagged himself a role in the hit production, 2:22 A Ghost Story Credit: Instagram
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Huge boyband star and former Strictly finalist has very different career worlds away from chart fame
A HUGE boyband star now has a very different career that is worlds away from his former chart fame. The singer also competed on the thirteenth series of Strictly Come Dancing back in 2015. Advertisement 8 Jay McGuiness (far right) was a member of The Wanted alongside (from left to right) Siva Kaneswaran, Tom Parker, Max George and Nathan Sykes Credit: Getty 8 However, the star has moved away from the music charts in recent years Credit: Getty 8 The singer is now an author of his own dystopian novel series Credit: Instagram He joined the boyband back in 2009 alongside The group went on to sell 700,000 albums and 3.2 million singles in the UK according to the BPI (British Phonographic Industry). After winning Strictly with Advertisement READ MORE ON BOYBAND STARS He starred in several huge productions such as BIG! The Musical, Sleepless - A Musical romance and Rip It Up. In 2022 he took on the lead role in a touring musical version of White Christmas , before he landed a role as Ben in Recently, he could be seen in the touring production of & Juliet in the role of Shakespeare. But away from the stage, Jay is establishing himself as a fiction author. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Last year, the singer and actor released his debut fantasy novel, Blood Flowers. This year he released another book called Poison Tides which forms part of his very own dystopian series. Max George confirms he won't be playing show in Manchester During their tenure together, The Wanted achieved significant success both in the UK and around the world. Their first album peaked at number four in the UK chart and it spawned three UK Top 20 singles. Advertisement In 2012, the group achieved success in the US and Canada with their track, Glad You Came. It peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 for four straight weeks, and it was the highest American chart entry by a British boyband at the time. The Wanted: Discography HOW did The Wanted place in the UK charts in their heyday? Albums The Wanted (2010) - UK number four Battleground (2011) - UK number five Word of Mouth (2013) - UK number nine Singles All Time Low (2010) - UK number one Heart Vacancy (2010) - UK number two Lose My Mind (2010) - UK number 19 Gold Forever (2011) - UK number 3 Glad You Came (2011) - UK number one Lightning (2011) - UK number two Warzone (2011) - UK number 21 Chasing the Sun (2012) - UK number two I Found You (2012) - UK number three Walks Like Rihanna (2013) - UK number four We Own The Night (2013) - UK number 10 Show Me Love (America) (2013) - UK number eight In their heyday, they were also nominated twice at the BRIT Awards in 2010 and 2012. They also won the Best British Music act at the BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards in 2011 as well as the Favourite Breakout Artist at the People's Choice Awards in 2013 in Los Angeles. Advertisement 8 The Wanted achieved three UK top ten albums and a number of UK number one singles Credit: Getty Images - Getty 8 Although Jay has not given up performing and has established himself as a regular on the West End Credit: Instagram 8 He can be currently be seen on a UK touring production of the hit musical, & Juliet Credit: Instagram 8 Last year he bagged himself a role in the hit production, 2:22 A Ghost Story Credit: Instagram Advertisement 8 Jay just released his second novel called Poison Tides Credit: Instagram
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Pregnant Kelsey Parker spotted sharing kiss & looking at rings with boyfriend as couple enjoy windswept walk in Brighton
Kelsey said she knew her late husband would 'send the right man for her' KEL'S NEW LOVE Pregnant Kelsey Parker spotted sharing kiss & looking at rings with boyfriend as couple enjoy windswept walk in Brighton Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE widow of tragic The Wanted star Tom Parker has a 'kiss me quick' moment at the seaside with her dad-to-be boyfriend. Kelsey Parker, 34, who is eight months pregnant, also checked out rings with 27-year-old tree surgeon Will Lindsay. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Kelsey Parker was spotted kissing boyfriend Will Lindsay on a day out in Brighton Credit: Click News and Media 4 The loved-up couple went on a windswept walk in Brighton with Kelsey's two young children by Tom Credit: Click News and Media 4 The couple were spotted looking at rings as they passed a jewellery store Credit: Click News and Media The loved-up couple went on a windswept walk in Brighton with Kelsey's two young children by Tom. The singer died in 2022 aged just 33 from brain cancer. Before going public with her new relationship in September last year, Kelsey said she knew her late husband would 'send the right man for her.' Tom captured the hearts of fans as one-fifth of chart-topping boyband The Wanted, known for hits like Glad You Came and All Time Low. Even while undergoing treatment, he continued to perform, famously taking to the stage with the band in emotional final performances during their reunion tour. Since his death, Kelsey has worked tirelessly to honour his legacy. She has organised an annual charity football match in his name to raise funds and awareness for brain cancer research - a cause that now means everything to her. The Sun revealed last year that Kelsey had found love with tree surgeon Will Lindsay, two years after Tom's death. Kelsey Parker reveals heartbreaking way boyfriend has stepped in to do things Tom Parker couldn't for kids after hitting back at trolls
Scottish Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Tom Parker's widow beams as she holds growing baby bump on family day out
Kelsey was married to Tom, who tragically passed away in 2022 at just 33 years old after a courageous battle with a rare brain tumour, glioblastoma Baby Joy Tom Parker's widow beams as she holds growing baby bump on family day out TOM Parker's widow Kelsey beamed as she held her growing baby bump on a family day out. Kelsey, 34, looked gorgeous while attending the UK Special Screening of Lilo & Stitch at London's Odeon Luxe Leicester Square. Advertisement 6 Tom Parker's widow Kelsey beamed as she held her growing baby bump on a family day out Credit: Getty The actress wore a striped cream-and-brown trouser and jacket co-ord, completing her look with tan sandals and a chain necklace. Flashing a grin, she was joined by her daughter Aurelia, four, and son Bodhi, four, who she shared with the late Wanted singer. Kelsey was married to Tom, who tragically passed away in 2022 at just 33 years old after a courageous battle with a rare brain tumour, glioblastoma. Tom captured the hearts of fans as one-fifth of chart-topping boyband The Wanted, known for hits like Glad You Came and All Time Low. Advertisement Even while undergoing treatment, he continued to perform, famously taking to the stage with the band in emotional final performances during their reunion tour. Since his death, Kelsey has worked tirelessly to honour his legacy. She has organised an annual charity football match in his name to raise funds and awareness for brain cancer research - a cause that now means everything to her. Now Kelsey's expecting her first baby with boyfriend Will Lindsay. Advertisement She has since found happiness again with new partner Will, but says she'll always carry Tom close to her heart. Kelsey recently gave a family update as she revealed that Will has stepped in to do things her late husband couldn't for their kids. Kelsey Parker reveals heartbreaking way boyfriend has stepped in to do things Tom Parker couldn't for kids after hitting back at trolls The podcast host sat spoke on an episode of Mum's The Word. Kelsey told listeners: "Tom died when he [Bhodi] was 18 months, I gave him everything. I have over given, Bridget Jones talks about it, when it's just you, I was mum and dad. I've given so much of me, now they just expect 'me, me, me at 3 o'clock in the morning. Advertisement "I'm so happy that Will is there and Will has taken, I don't want to say the role of dad … role model. "So he now backs me, I've never had that because Tom was too ill, he couldn't really pick Bodhi up, so now I've go Will who backs me... Bodhi is like, 'hang on a second'. "He absolutely adores Will and he listens to him, he needed the male role model." 6 The actress wore a striped cream-and-brown trouser and jacket co-ord Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Advertisement 6 Kelsey flashed a grin for photographers Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 The actress was joined by her daughter Aurelia, four, and son Bodhi, four Credit: Getty 6 Kelsey is expecting her first baby with Will Lindsay Credit: Instagram @being_kelsey 6 Tom Parker tragically died from brain cancer in 2022 Credit: instagram/being_kelsey
The Irish Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Tom Parker's widow beams as she holds growing baby bump on family day out
TOM Parker's widow Kelsey beamed as she held her growing baby bump on a family day out. Advertisement 6 Tom Parker's widow Kelsey beamed as she held her growing baby bump on a family day out Credit: Getty The actress wore a striped cream-and-brown trouser and jacket co-ord, completing her look with tan sandals and a chain necklace. Flashing a grin, she was joined by her daughter Aurelia, four, and son Bodhi, four, who she shared with the late Wanted singer. Kelsey was married to Tom captured the hearts of fans as one-fifth of chart-topping boyband The Wanted, known for hits like Glad You Came and All Time Low. Advertisement read more on tOM Parker Even while undergoing treatment, he continued to perform, famously taking to the stage with the band in emotional final performances during their reunion tour. Since his death, Kelsey has worked tirelessly to honour his legacy. She has organised an annual charity football match in his name to raise funds and awareness for brain cancer research - a cause that now means everything to her. Now Kelsey's expecting her Will Lindsay. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity She has since found happiness again with new partner Will, but says she'll always carry Tom close to her heart. Kelsey recently gave a family update as she revealed that Will has stepped in to do things her late husband couldn't for their kids. Kelsey Parker reveals heartbreaking way boyfriend has stepped in to do things Tom Parker couldn't for kids after hitting back at trolls The podcast host sat spoke on an episode of Mum's The Word. Kelsey told listeners: "Tom died when he [Bhodi] was 18 months, I gave him everything. I have over given, Bridget Jones talks about it, when it's just you, I was mum and dad. I've given so much of me, now they just expect 'me, me, me at 3 o'clock in the morning. Advertisement "I'm so happy that Will is there and Will has taken, I don't want to say the role of dad … role model. "So he now backs me, I've never had that because Tom was too ill, he couldn't really pick Bodhi up, so now I've go Will who backs me... Bodhi is like, 'hang on a second'. "He absolutely adores Will and he listens to him, he needed the male role model." 6 The actress wore a striped cream-and-brown trouser and jacket co-ord Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Advertisement 6 Kelsey flashed a grin for photographers Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 The actress was joined by her daughter Aurelia, four, and son Bodhi, four Credit: Getty 6 Kelsey is expecting her first baby with Will Lindsay Credit: Instagram @being_kelsey 6 Tom Parker tragically died from brain cancer in 2022 Credit: instagram/being_kelsey Advertisement
