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The Wanted star Max George has left fans concerned after he announced that he's been forced to pull out of his upcoming play - just weeks before opening night. The singer, 35, was set to star in the stage production of Kay Mellor's The Syndicate alongside former Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent and Emmerdale's Samantha Giles. But the band member, who is currently loved up with fellow Strictly star Maisie Smith, took to Instagram on Saturday afternoon to post a statement to his fans, confirming that he's had to bow out of the show.

Lyte Funkie Ones may not have reached the same level of fame as their fellow boy bands like 'NSYNC (who recently reunited at MTV's VMAs) and Backstreet Boys, but there was a time when their hit song Summer Girls was on every teenager's lips. When LFO, made up of Brad Fischetti, Rich Cronin and Devin Lima, filmed their sunny video for Summer Girls on the pier and beach of New York's Coney Island amusement park in 1999, they seemed to have it all, with their good looks and fit bodies.

Kelsey Parker has opened up about grief and remembering husband Tom Parker ahead of the second anniversary of his death later this month. Tom, who became famous for being a member of boy band The Wanted, died on 30 March 2022 at the age of 33 - just two years after being with an inoperable brain tumour. He and Kelsey got engaged in 2016 and tied the knot two years later before welcoming two children, Aurelia, now four and Bodhi, now three, into the world.

Power couple Max George and Maisie Smith have left fans wondering if the pair got engaged after they enjoyed a romantic candlelit dinner on an idyllic beach in Dubai for Valentine's Day.The Wanted singer, 35, treated the EastEnders actress, 22, to red roses, candles, a private saxophonist performance and a stunning fairy light backdrop for the swanky meal on the day of love. Fans commented to tell the couple that the romantic setting "would have been the perfect proposal" and questioned "how are they not engaged yet" as they speculated over the status of their relationship. The pair met when they both took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2020 but kept their romance under wraps until finally confirming they were a couple in September 2022.

Former EastEnders actress Maisie Smith and The Wanted singer Max George have given fans a peek into their stunning Manchester home.The couple, who have been together since 2022, have transformed their once colourful house into a modern masterpiece. The pair first met on Strictly Come Dancing in 2020, when Maisie was partnered with Kevin Clifton and Max danced with Dianne Buswell.They moved in together last January after Max surprised Maisie with a key to his home during a cinema date.

Maisie Smith and Max George proved they are still going strong after sparking split rumours. The 22 year old EastEnders actress and 35 year old The Wanted star took to Instagram to make a joint announcement, confirming they had moved into their ‘dream home’ together Taking to Instagram, the couple, who got together last summer after meeting on the 2020 series of Strictly Come Dancing, shared a video inside their lavish new home.

Kelsey Parker hit back at trolls after she was shamed for dating again and "not grieving Tom properly". Her late husband, Tom Parker, who was a singer in The Wanted, tragically passed away from a brain tumour in March 2022 at just 33 years old. He left behind his heartbroken wife, Kelsey and their two young children Aurelia and Bodhi.

Kelsey Parker has confirmed she has split up from her boyfriend - saying: “Hopefully one day I will find love again.” The mum of two, 33, was left heartbroken after her husband, The Wanted star Tom Parker, tragically passed away from brain cancer aged just 33 in March last year. It is thought she found love again when she started dating electrician Sean Boggans eight months after her late husband’s death. It was then reported in April this year that Kelsey and Sean had split after five months as she struggled with the one year anniversary of Tom’s death.

It’s been a tough 18 months for Kelsey Parker, who lost her husband Tom in March last year to an aggressive brain tumour. Now the mother-of-two is preparing for her second Christmas without the singer – and it’s proving tough for her. “I feel like my Christmas spirit has been sucked out of me.

A year after confirming their relationship, Max George and Maisie Smith are still going strong – despite admitting they're currently “homeless”.The couple competed against each other on Strictly Come Dancing in 2020, but it wasn’t until months after they both took part in last year’s arena tour that love blossomed. Fast-forward to today and the pair are owners of their own Manchester property, with big plans for their future. But their first challenge is to finish renovating their pad, which Max says is more like a building site than a home.

Siva Kaneswaran sought therapy after starring in the latest Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, in a bid to deal with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD.The singer from boy band The Wanted has also revealed he suffered with "aggression" after taking part in the gruelling reality TV show and that his fiancée Nareesha McCaffrey was forced to step in to help.The Channel 4 series has already seen TOWIE star James Argent and MP Matt Hancock break down in floods of tears as the stars prove they have what it takes to make the Special Forces. Love Island's Teddy Soares and Montana Brown, singer Gareth Gates and footballer Jermaine Pennant are among some of the famous faces who've been forced to abandon their glamorous lifestyles as they attempt to survive the most unforgiving jungle in the world in Thung Ui, North Vietnam.

Followers of devoted mum Kelsey Parker were left concerned earlier last year after news emerged that she'd struck up a romantic connection with former jailbird Sean Boggans, just months after her husband Tom Parker had passed away. He was just 33 when he died in March 2022 following his 2020 diagnosis with glioblastoma [an aggressive brain tumour]. Naturally Kelsey has found herself feeling lonely at times – particularly in the evenings when the children have gone to bed.

It may come as a surprise to learn that devoted mum-of-two Kelsey Parker enjoyed a promising career as an actress prior to becoming the incredible mother, activist and author she is today. Speaking to OK! - prior to the release of her debut memoir With And Without You, where she reflects on the 18 months since her husband Tom's tragic passing - the 33 year old looks back at her former job, which even saw her land a role in Harry Potter.

The Wanted's Max George became emotional during an episode of Tipping Point: Lucky Stars, dedicating his win to his late friend and bandmate Tom Parker.The episode saw Max face off against Loose Women panellist Linda Robson and Labour MP Jess Phillips in the hopes of winning the £20,000 jackpot for their chosen charities. After successfully gaining £6,900, Max opted to keep that money, rather than risk it all in a chance to win big. He told the show's host Ben Shephard: "I am happy with that.That was the right decision." Ben then asked: "It’s going to a really special charity.

Max George has teased a potential reunion of his band The Wanted a year after Tom Parker's death during an interview on Lorraine.The singer was on the show to talk about his appearance on Celebrity Masterchef, but host Christine Lampard had to find out of Max had any plans for new music.The Wanted went on tour in 2022 when they reunited as bandmate Tom Parker was battling an incurable brain tumour. Sadly just days after that tour reached its conclusion in Liverpool, Tom died aged just 33. Following his death, the band cancelled shows that they were due to play in the summer.They released a special version of their emotional hit Gold Forever in memory of Tom, but that is the last release from them.

Kelsey Parker has paid a moving tribute to her late husband Tom Parker. Taking to Instagram earlier today, 4 August, she posted a picture of The Wanted singer sitting with their two children: daughter Aurelia Rose, four, and son Bodhi Thomas, two. In the caption, his widow, 33, wrote: “We miss you every day.

EastEnders star Maisie Smith has shared some stunning new pictures with fans to celebrate her 22nd birthday.The red-headed beauty posed in a revealing, cut-out hot pink dress, with a luminous yellow handbag and summery wedges. Maisie opted to wear her curly hair in a natural style as she enjoyed a birthday trip away to Dubai with her beau, The Wanted star Max George, 34.The singer also dedicated his own birthday post to the Maisie, sharing pictures of their holiday together with the caption: "Happy birthday my gorgeous girl. Every day with you is...

EastEnders star Maisie Smith has left fans in awe as she celebrated her birthday with a stunning photo that revealed her surprising age. The Strictly beauty looked incredible in a pink strappy dress that showcased her figure. Standing on a balcony in Abu Dhabi, where she is currently on a romantic getaway with partner, The Wanted star Max George, 34, Maisie stunned in the short pastel pink number, paired with platform shoes and her fiery red locks styled in bouncy natural curls.

Max George recently shared an insight into his impromptu 'proposal’ to Maisie Smith that took everyone, including Maisie, by surprise. The 34-year-old The Wanted singer left his 21-year-old girlfriend utterly shocked during the filming of ITV's The Chase Celebrity Special in April. In a clip obtained by MailOnline from an upcoming episode of Iain Stirling’s CelebAbility, Max reminisces about the near proposal, shedding light on the memorable incident.

Kelsey Parker has shared some snaps of her husband Tom Parker on his last ever photo shoot before his tragic death in 2022. Tom looked happy as he wore a retro England shirt with the iconic number 9 on the front at Hayes Lane the home of Bromley F.C.

Maisie Smith’s feet have barely touched the ground since she came runner-up on Strictly Come Dancing with her dance partner Gorka Márquez in 2020.The former EastEnders actress appeared in the Strictly UK tours in 2021 and 2022, and last autumn she bagged the role of the lead female, Fran, in touring stage show Strictly Ballroom: The Musical, alongside former Strictly professional Kevin Clifton. Her six-month contract finished in March and since then, the star has been enjoying a well-deserved rest with her boyfriend, The Wanted star Max George. Maisie says, “Me and Max sat at home doing nothing for a month straight.

Kelsey Parker has shared two divine signs she believes were from her late husband Tom Parker, as the grieving mum-of-two continues to struggle following a "tough couple of months".The 32 year old TV star, who is mum to children Aurelia, three, and Bhodi, two, has faced a difficult fork in her grief journey as she faced the anniversary of The Wanted singer's death in March. A few weeks later, Kelsey also marked the anniversary of her husband's funeral, as she has been opening up on missing him on Instagram. Posting a new video of one important but tiny moment in her day, the star told fans she had found a single white feather lay on her doormat two days in a row, and they were different feathers.

Masie Smith was labeled as “stunning” as she posed in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, while beau Max George quickly agreed with gushing fans. Masie, 21, wore a stylish cardigan dress with sheer black tights and black boots, pairing the look with a Burberry bag and a chunky pearl necklace. Fans flooded the comments with compliments and beau Max George, 34, agreed.

Former EastEnders star Maisie Smith has showcased her natural beauty in a makeup-free bikini snap as she soaked up the sun in Abu Dhabi. The 21 year old star, who recently moved in with her boyfriend Max George, 34, of The Wanted fame, swapped the British weather for a dose of balmy sunshine as she jetted off on the luxury break.

Kelsey Parker said telling her two young children their father was dead is one of the “hardest conversations” she’s ever faced. Speaking on the first anniversary of The Wanted singer Tom Parker’s death from a brain tumour (March 30), the 33-year-old said she’d decided to be “honest” with their daughter Aurelia, three, and son Bodhi, two. “My children are young, so I just had to keep it as honest and as simple as possible,” Parker told the PA news agency.

This Thursday, March 30th, marks one year since the world was forced to say goodbye to Tom Parker, after he lost his battle to cancer.The Wanted singer was just 33 years old at the time of his death, when he sadly succumbed to a brain tumour which he had tirelessly tried to beat since he was first diagnosed in October 2020 Leaving behind his wife Kelsey Parker, 33, and their two children: Aurelia, three, and Bodhi, two, the grieving family have continued to find ways to immortalise Tom’s legacy as the cheerful and mischievous inspiration they knew and loved - all with a little help from Tom’s former bandmates. So this year, on the first anniversary of Tom’s tragic death, we take a closer look at all the ways his friends and family have kept his memory alive, from touching dance performances to poignant tattoo tributes.

It's a year ago now, on 30 March, 2022, that The Wanted’s Tom Parker passed away, aged 33, after battling an aggressive brain tumour. He was diagnosed while his wife Kelsey, already mum to daughter Aurelia, was expecting their second child, a son called Bodhi.Tragically, Lauren Vivash from Essex can relate only too well to Kelsey’s experience. Here, the 36-year-old shares her story – and her mission to help other bereaved parents.

Mum-of-two Kelsey Parker believes she's currently going through the toughest stage of the grieving process a year after losing her The Wanted singer husband Tom Parker to cancer. Looking back on the last 12 months, Kelsey, 33, who is mum to daughter Aurelia, three, and son Bodhi, two, says she'll "take all the help I can get in battling through this". And having just recovered from a 24-hour sickness bug, she admits the loneliness is starting to hit her hard.

Meeting with Kelsey Parker on Kent's Broadstairs beach to mark the first anniversary of her The Wanted singer husband Tom Parker’s passing, the 33-year-old reveals to OK! that the anxiety she felt in the build-up to this milestone manifested itself in a tic. Explaining that she first noticed the habit when she was out with a friend, she says: "I was just dreading this month. When I met my friend for coffee I kept clearing my throat and coughing, like a little tic.

Former Eastenders star Maisie Smith has given fans a glimpse into her loved up life with The Wanted singer Max George, as she boldly confessed he’s “The One”. The 21 year old stunner, who previously appeared on Strictly Come Dancing, is currently in the process of moving in with Max, 34, and leaving behind her home in Essex for a brand new life in Manchester alongside the man of her dreams. The move marks the first time the couple have truly settled in one place, as their relationship so far has been on Maisie’s terms as she toured the country as part of Strictly Ballroom: The Musical.