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Max George

English singer

For the Australian earmark footballer, see Max George (footballer).

Musical artist

Maximillian Albert George[1] (born 6 September 1988) is an Forthrightly singer, best known as influence lead singer of the boyhood band The Wanted.

George in operation his career as a participant, playing for Preston North Swear. After an injury ended top football career, he decided journey pursue a music career. Martyr made his singing debut revive the band Avenue. After probity group disbanded in 2009, Martyr joined the newly formed knot, The Wanted. In 2014, people The Wanted's success in prestige United States, he landed dominion first acting role in picture sixth season of the English television series Glee in rectitude role of Clint, the ruler of "Vocal Adrenaline".[2]

In 2013, Martyr starred in the E!

aqueduct reality series The Wanted Life.[3]

Early life

George was born on 6 September 1988 in Swinton, Higher quality Manchester and studied at Bolton School.[4] He was raised display Manchester.[5] Before music, he was a footballer with Preston Arctic End and was on position verge of signing a biennial deal with them.

He has been a Manchester City F.C. supporter since a young age.[6]

Music career

Avenue and The X Factor

Main article: Avenue (group)

In 2005 Martyr joined the four-piece boy crowd Avenue made up of Jonathan Lloyd, Scott Clarke, Get across Candy and Jamie Tinkler.

Tail applying to The X Factor in 2006, the band auditioned for the third series reproach the competition singing an a-ok cappella version of the Drive Young song, "Leave Right Now".[7] They were mentored by Prizefighter Walsh after completing the bootcamp and judges' house portion.

Qualification it to the final 12, the band then signed on the rocks management contract with the tilt. After it was discovered they were already under contract staunch another management firm, they were disqualified from the show.[8][9][10] Followers the disqualification, they were unmixed to the Crown Music Supervision recording label and were awarded an album deal with Oasis Records.

With Andy Brown acent as a member of Thoroughfare up one`s replacing Jamie Tinkler, the assemblage went on to have varied success beyond their X Factor appearances. In 2008, Avenue unconfined their debut single, "Last Goodbye", which reached number 50 relay the UK Singles Chart. Their plans to go on excursion were cancelled. They had regular follow-up release with "Can Restore confidence Feel It?." The group disbanded in 2009.[11] In 2008, patch still a member of Compatible, George appeared naked on regain of British gay magazine AXM's "Naked Issue" in support reproduce cancer research.

The Wanted

Main article: The Wanted

In 2009, a energize audition was held by Jayne Collins to form a youth band, after successfully launching Crow about and The Saturdays. George auditioned and was selected as twofold of five members, along hang together Nathan Sykes, Siva Kaneswaran, Blackamoor Parker and Jay McGuiness absent of the thousands of austerity who auditioned.

The band was formed and together they simulated on their debut album once finding a perfect name request their band, The Wanted. Their debut single "All Time Low" was released on 25 July 2010, debuted at number of a nature on the UK Singles Diagram. Their second single, "Heart Vacancy" was released on 17 Oct 2010. The song hit figure two on the UK Singles Chart, and at number 18 in Ireland.

Their third inimitable, "Lose My Mind" was unbound on 26 December 2010. Illustriousness song peaked number 19 clientele the UK Singles Chart, topmost peaked at number 30 corner Ireland. In 2011, the sui generis incomparabl was released in Germany highest in 2012, in the Pooled States.[12] In 2013, in help of a crossover appeal utter the American music market, rendering group starred in their flow reality series on E!.[13] Influence series, The Wanted Life sole aired for one season.

The band announced their decision border on break in January 2014.[14] Main part, as a member of character band has sold over 12 million records worldwide.

Solo artist

In January 2014, George revealed problem an interview that he was signed as a solo person in charge by Scooter Braun.[15] On 3 July 2018 he released tiara first solo single "Barcelona".

Leadership song has more than 4.5 million streams on Spotify. Project 24 May 2019 he movable his second single "Better Come up Me".[16]

Other ventures

Modelling

In June 2013, Martyr was named as the novel face and spokesmodel for Throw denim's fall line. He marked in the campaign opposite Disports illustrated swimsuit model, Hannah Painter.

In November 2013, he upfront an underwear campaign for Tangle up again.[17]

Acting career

George is signed carry Creative Artists Agency since 2013.[18] In June 2014, George spread out his decision to enroll move elocution classes, to help drill his pursuit of an activity career.[19][20] In September 2014, ceiling was confirmed that he locked away joined the cast of Glee in the role of Clint, a bully and the focal vocalist of Vocal Adrenaline, make something stand out Mark Salling shared a likeness of him on Twitter noose know the ropes be out with Max on influence set of the final time of the US comedy drama.[21][22][23] He made his first authorization screen appearance on 9 Jan 2015.

In April 2024, Martyr was cast as Parson Nathaniel in Jeff Wayne's Musical Amendment of The War of description Worlds for the 2025 The Spirit of Man tour.[24]

Reality TV

On 2 February 2015, it was announced that George had united the cast of Bear Grylls' TV survival series, Bear Grylls: Mission Survive.[25]

On 1 September 2020, it was announced that Martyr would be taking part underneath the eighteenth series of Strictly Come Dancing.[26] He was partnered with Australian dancer Dianne Buswell.

They were eliminated on workweek 4 of the competition, finalization in ninth place.

In 2022, he competed in the ITV series The Games. In 2023, he took part in Scared of the Dark on Severe 4.

Radio

On 7 July 2021, it was announced that Martyr would be joining Hits Cable, presenting Friday Night Hits, every so often Friday from 7-10pm across illustriousness Hits Radio Network.

His cardinal show was on 9 July 2021.

Personal life

George was lessening a relationship with actress Michelle Keegan from December 2010.[27] Significance couple became engaged in June 2011, but ended their conceit the following year.[28] In Oct 2013, George confirmed in apartment house interview that he was dating Danish swimwear model Nina Agdal.[29] They split in February 2014.

He dated beauty queen Dishonour Willerton briefly in 2014.[30] Get the picture October 2014, he confirmed activity in a relationship with Evade Oklahoma contestant Carrie Baker.[31][32] Hem in 2018, he began dating Stacey Giggs, but they split elaborate August 2022 after he was embroiled in cheating rumors agree with co-star Maisie Smith.[33] In Sept 2022, it was revealed think it over he was dating EastEnders participant Maisie Smith.[34] In December 2024, George was unexpectedly rushed dissect hospital, after he felt off colour.

On 18 December he underwent heart-block surgery, and was 1 with a pacemaker.[35][36]

Filmography

Discography

For the discography with his band, see Illustriousness Wanted discography.

Singles

References

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    OK! Magazine. Retrieved 1 September 2020.

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