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Marvin Humes
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Humes with JLS in 2010
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Marvin Richard James Humes
18 March 1985 Greenwich, London, England
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| Years active | 1999–present |
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| Agent | Modest Management |
| Known for | JLS (2006–2013, 2019–present) |
| Television | Holby City (2000–2003) This Morning (2013–2015) The Voice UK (2014–2016) The Hit List (2019–present) |
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| Children | 3 |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2004–present |
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Marvin Richard James Humes (born 18 March 1985) is an English singer, DJ, TV presenter, and actor. He is most famous for being a member of the British boy band JLS. With JLS, he had five number-one hit songs and a number-one album in the United Kingdom. The band has sold over 10 million records all over the world.
Before JLS, Marvin acted in the TV show Holby City. After the band took a break, he became a popular radio and television host. He presents shows on the radio stations Kiss and Kisstory. He has also hosted TV shows like The Voice UK and the fun music game show The Hit List, which he presents with his wife, Rochelle Humes.
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Early Life and First Steps in Showbiz
Marvin Richard James Humes was born in Greenwich, London, on 18 March 1985. His father is from Jamaica and his mother is from Scotland. He has two brothers, Leon and Jackson, and he is the middle child.
Marvin's career in entertainment started early. When he was just 14, he was in a children's TV show called K-Club, which taught kids about computers. From 2000 to 2003, he acted in 14 episodes of the BBC show Holby City, playing a character named Robbie Waring. He was also in a band called VS, which was put together by Simon Webbe from the group Blue.
Music and Television Career
The Start of JLS on The X Factor
Marvin's bandmate, Oritsé Williams, wanted to create his own boy band. He met Marvin, who already had experience with pop and R&B music. Soon after, they were joined by Aston Merrygold, who was known for his athletic dancing, and JB Gill, who was great at singing harmonies.
Together, they called themselves UFO, which stood for Unique Famous Outrageous. They even won an award for Best Unsigned Act at the Urban Music Awards in 2007.
In 2008, the group auditioned for the TV show The X Factor. They had to change their name because another band was already called UFO. They chose the name JLS, which stands for Jack the Lad Swing. During the show, the judges often said they were the best band to ever come from The X Factor. They made it all the way to the final and finished in second place, with Alexandra Burke winning the competition.
Success with JLS
After The X Factor, JLS became incredibly popular. They signed a record deal with Epic Records. Their first two songs, "Beat Again" and "Everybody in Love", both reached number one in the UK. Their first album, also called JLS, sold over a million copies.
The band won two BRIT Awards in 2010 for British Breakthrough and British Single. They also won many MOBO Awards over the years. JLS had a total of five number-one singles in the UK, including "The Club Is Alive", "Love You More", and "She Makes Me Wanna".
The band worked very hard, touring and making music. In 2013, JLS announced they would be splitting up after one last tour and album. Their final performance was on 22 December 2013. However, the band got back together in 2019 and continue to perform.
Radio and TV Hosting
After JLS took a break, Marvin started a new career in presenting. In 2013, he began hosting a Friday night show on Capital Radio. He later hosted the popular chart show, The Official Big Top 40, for five years. In 2024, he moved to the Kiss radio network to present a new show.
Marvin also became a familiar face on television. He and his wife Rochelle often presented the ITV show This Morning. From 2014 to 2016, he co-hosted the BBC singing competition The Voice UK with Emma Willis. Since 2019, he and Rochelle have hosted the BBC music quiz show The Hit List.
In 2023, Marvin was a contestant on the popular reality show I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! and finished in sixth place.
LuvBug Dance Group
In 2014, Marvin formed a dance music group called LuvBug with two other artists. Their first single, "Resonance", was a hit and reached number 13 in the UK charts. The group released a few more songs, showing another side of Marvin's musical talent.
Other Work
Charity Work
Marvin and the other members of JLS are known for their charity work. They started The JLS Foundation, which raises money for charities like Cancer Research UK, Childline, and the MS Society.
JLS recorded several songs to raise money for good causes. Their song "Love You More" was the official single for Children in Need in 2010. They also recorded songs for Comic Relief, Sport Relief, and Helping Haiti. Four of their five charity singles reached number one.
Products and Endorsements
JLS became so famous that they had their own merchandise. In 2010, a set of JLS dolls was released, with one for each member. The band also worked with brands like Nintendo, appearing in TV ads for the Wii Party game. They were also part of an advertising campaign for Walkers crisps. In 2020, Marvin became a menswear ambassador for the clothing store Next.
Personal Life
Marvin is a fan of the Chelsea F.C. football team. He has said that his biggest inspiration is the singer Michael Jackson.
On 27 July 2012, Marvin married Rochelle Humes, who was a singer in the girl group The Saturdays. They have three children: two daughters and a son.
In 2016, Marvin played for the England team in Soccer Aid, a special charity football match. In 2018, he appeared on the TV show Who Do You Think You Are? to learn about his family history.
Filmography
- Television
- K-Club – presenter
- Holby City (2000–2003) – Robbie Waring
- The X Factor (2008) – contestant, as part of JLS
- This Morning (2013–2015) – stand-in presenter, with Rochelle Humes
- Surprise Surprise (2013–2015) – reporter
- The Voice UK (2014–2016) – co-presenter, with Emma Willis
- Children in Need (2016–2018) – co-presenter, with Rochelle Humes
- The Keith & Paddy Picture Show (2017) – Apollo Creed
- MOBO Awards (2017) – co-presenter, with Maya Jama
- The Hit List (2019–present) - co-presenter, with Rochelle Humes
- Loose Women (2020) - Presenter, with panellists Ronan Keating, Roman Kemp and Iain Stirling
- I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2023) - Contestant; Series 23
- DNA Journey (2025) - Himself (one episode)
