George Shelley (singer)
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| Birth name | George Paul Shelley |
| Born | 27 July 1993 Clevedon, North Somerset, England |
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| Years active | 2012– |
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George Paul Shelley (born 27 July 1993) is an English singer, songwriter, radio presenter and actor. He is best known as a former member of the boy band Union J.
In 2015, he competed in the fifteenth series of the ITV reality show I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! and finished as a runner-up to Vicky Pattison. He co-presents The Capital Breakfast Show alongside Dave Berry and Lilah Parsons.
Early life
Shelley was born to parents Dominic Shelley and Toni Harris in Clevedon, North Somerset.[1] He attended Kings of Wessex Academy in Cheddar before graduating from Weston College in 2011.[2][3]
Career
Union J
In 2012, Shelley auditioned for ninth series of The X Factor as a solo artist singing "Toxic" and was eliminated during the bootcamp stage, as were boy band Triple J. However, due to Rough Copy having to withdraw from the show, an extra spot was opened up in Louis Walsh's category for judges' houses. Triple J's manager, Blair Dreelan, was contacted by The X Factor producers with an offer for the group to return, on the basis that Shelley was added to the three-piece. All parties accepted the offer and the band – now a four-piece – became Union J and advanced to judges' houses alongside fellow recalled group Times Red.[4] Union J went on to progress to the live shows and finished fourth, behind Christopher Maloney, Jahméne Douglas and eventual winner James Arthur.
On 3rd March 2016, Shelley left the band so he could focus on his acting and broadcasting career.[5]
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
In 2015, he competed in the fifteenth series of the ITV reality show I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! and finished as runner-up to Vicky Pattison.
Radio
Shelley is signed with MN2S talent agency since 2015.[6] In January 2016, George joined the radio station The Capital Breakfast Show as a regular presenter alongside model/broadcaster Lilah Parsons and Dave Berry.
In February 2016, George hosted the Brits Red Carpet live show alongside model Lilah Parsons.[7]
Personal life
On 3 February 2016, in response to rumours regarding his sexuality, Shelley uploaded a video to YouTube. In it, he stated that he is attracted to both men and women. However he also stated that he does not want to be labelled as bisexual: "I've had girlfriends that I've loved and they've been amazing periods of my life. But I've also had boyfriends. And I just want you to know that whether I decide to be with a girl next or a guy next, it's because I love them and it shouldn't be a big deal."[8]
Filmography
- Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | The X Factor | Contestant | Series 9 |
| 2015 | I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! | Contestant | Series 15 |
References
- ^ "Please mum, no! X Factor heart-throb George Shelley plays in pyjamas as a toddler after mum releases family album". SWNS.com. 24 October 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2015.
- ^ "X Factor heart-throb George Shelley back on TV with Union J bandmates". Bristol Post. 28 July 2013. Retrieved 14 November 2015.
- ^ "Students root for George as Union J storm the X-Factor". Weston College. 28 November 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- ^ "The X Factor: 24 become 25 as two groups replace Rough Copy". Metro. DMG Media. 24 September 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
- ^ Welsh, Daniel (4 March 2016). "Union J Backtrack After George Shelley's Exit: 'It's A Sad Day That's Been Blown Out Of Proportion'". The Huffington Post.
- ^ "New Signing: George Shelley". www.mn2s.com. 8 December 2015.
- ^ "Lilah Parsons and George Shelley Announced as the Red Carpet Live hosts!". Brit Awards. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
- ^ "Union J member George Shelley comes out as bisexual in YouTube video". Newsbeat. BBC Online. 3 February 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2016.