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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 a famous English singer, DJ, radio host, and TV presenter. He was also an actor when he was younger. He became well-known as a member of the British boy band JLS.
With JLS, Marvin had five songs that reached number one on the UK Singles Chart. They also had a number one album on the UK Albums Chart. By 2013, JLS had sold over 10 million records around the world!
After JLS, Marvin started working in radio and TV. He now hosts shows on Kiss and Kisstory radio stations. He used to host The Official Big Top 40 charts on Sundays. From 2014 to 2016, Marvin co-hosted BBC One's The Voice UK with Emma Willis. He also started a dance music group called LuvBug. Since 2019, he has co-hosted the game show The Hit List with his wife, Rochelle Humes.
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Early Life and First Steps
Marvin Humes was born on 18 March 1985, in Greenwich, London. His father is from Jamaica, and his mother is Scottish. He is the middle child, with two brothers named Leon and Jackson.
Marvin started his music journey in a band called VS. This group was created by Blue member Simon Webbe. However, the band split up soon after forming and releasing one album. Marvin also acted in Holby City on the BBC for three years, from 2000 to 2003. He played a character named Robbie Waring in 14 episodes. When he was 14, he was a presenter on a children's TV show called K-Club. This show helped kids learn about computers.
Music Career
Forming JLS and The X Factor
Oritsé Williams wanted to create his own boy band. He met Marvin Humes through friends. Marvin already had experience in R&B and pop music from being in the band VS. Next, Aston Merrygold joined the group. He was known for his athletic skills and had been on a children's TV show called Fun Song Factory. Finally, JB Gill joined because of his great "musical ear" and harmonies.
The four became good friends and formed a group called UFO. This stood for Unique Famous Outrageous. They signed with a company called Tracklacers and created a new sound they called "Jack the Lad Swing." This name combined "Jack the lad" with the urban music style of new jack swing. UFO quickly signed with Epic Records. In late 2007, they won their first award at the Urban Music Awards for Best Unsigned Act. They won for their mix of "Stand by Me" by Ben E. King and "Beautiful Girls" by Sean Kingston.
In 2008, UFO tried out for The X Factor. They had to change their name because another group was already using "UFO." So, they chose the name JLS, which stood for Jack the Lad Swing. The judges on The X Factor often said JLS was the best band the show had ever seen. In week 7, JLS was in the bottom two, but they were saved by the judges' votes. In week 9, after performing "Umbrella" and "I'm Already There", judge Simon Cowell even predicted they would win.
JLS made it to the final and performed "Hallelujah." However, Alexandra Burke won the competition, and JLS finished as runners-up. After the show, Simon Cowell's record company decided not to sign JLS. But JLS's manager believed in them and helped them sign a record deal with Epic Records in January 2009.
JLS: Success and Farewell
After The X Factor, JLS signed with Epic Records. Their first two songs, "Beat Again" and "Everybody in Love", both became number one hits in the UK. Their first album, JLS, came out on 9 November 2009. It sold over one million copies in the UK.
JLS won many awards, including British Breakthrough and British Single ("Beat Again") at the 2010 BRIT Awards. They also won several MOBO Awards for Best Song, Best Newcomer, Best UK Act, and Best Album. In 2012, they won their fifth MOBO Award for Best Video for "Do You Feel What I Feel?". JLS was named the UK's hardest-working band for two years in a row, in 2011 and 2012.
In 2010, JLS signed a record deal in the United States. Their song "Everybody in Love" was released there, but it didn't become a hit. Back in the UK, "The Club Is Alive" became their third number one song in July 2010. Their song "Love You More" was the official song for Children in Need in 2010 and became their fourth UK number one. "She Makes Me Wanna" featuring Dev was their fifth UK number one. JLS sold more than 10 million records worldwide.
In December 2012, Marvin signed with an acting agent. He hoped to start an acting career after JLS finished. On 24 April 2013, the band announced they would split up after their fifth album and final tour. JLS's very last performance was on 22 December 2013, during their "Goodbye - The Greatest Hits Tour."
LuvBug: A New Sound
On 23 July 2014, Marvin announced he had formed a new dance music group called LuvBug. The group included 'The White N3RD' and JKAY. They signed with Polydor Records. Their first song, "Resonance" featuring Talay Riley, came out on 5 October 2014. It reached number 13 on the charts. Their next song, "Revive (Say Something)", reached number 17 in the UK in February 2015. LuvBug released their song "Best is Yet to Come" in April 2016.
Radio Career
In March 2013, Marvin Humes started hosting his own radio show called #FridayNightCapital on the Capital network. This show played on Friday evenings.
On 5 January 2014, Marvin took over as host of The Vodafone Big Top 40 with Kat Shoob. This show played on Sundays on Capital, Heart, and over 100 other radio stations. He left this show in 2018.
In March 2016, it was announced that Marvin would host the Capital Late Show, which played Monday to Thursday nights. Marvin hosted his final Capital Late Show on 15 December 2022. He left the Capital network after 10 years.
In April 2024, Marvin joined Bauer radio stations Kiss and Kisstory. He now hosts a new weekday morning show there.
Television Career
Marvin Humes first started presenting on TV on 23 August 2013. He co-presented ITV's This Morning with his wife, Rochelle Humes. They became regular stand-in presenters until 2015. Marvin was also a reporter for ITV's Surprise Surprise show.
In September 2013, Marvin was chosen to replace Reggie Yates as a host for The Voice UK on BBC One. He hosted series 3, 4, and 5 with Emma Willis. The show later moved to ITV in 2017, but Marvin did not continue as a co-presenter.
Since 2016, Marvin has co-presented the BBC's Children in Need appeal with his wife, Rochelle Humes. He also played Apollo Creed in an episode of The Keith & Paddy Picture Show.
On 20 November 2018, it was announced that Marvin would co-host a music quiz show with his wife, Rochelle Humes, on BBC One. This show, called The Hit List, started in May 2019. It was so popular that it was brought back for more seasons.
On 19 November 2020, Marvin made history by being the first male presenter to guest host the ITV daytime show Loose Women.
In November 2023, Marvin was a contestant on the show I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. He was the sixth contestant to leave the show on 8 December 2023.
Other Projects
Products and Endorsements
In September 2010, a "Marvin doll" was created, along with dolls of the other three members of JLS. New dolls were made when JLS's second album, "Outta This World," came out. JLS also released their own line of hoodies.
In 2010, JLS worked with Nintendo Wii Party, appearing in seven different TV ads. JLS also took part in the Walkers crisps "Make sandwich more exciting" ad campaign. Their performance at Sandwich Technology School was shown on TV alongside other famous people like Gary Lineker.
In May 2020, Marvin Humes became the menswear ambassador for the UK clothing store Next.
Helping Others
JLS started "The JLS Foundation" to raise money for six charities. These charities included Cancer Research UK, Rays of Sunshine, Brook, Childline, BeatBullying, and the MS Society. Even after the band split up, the foundation still exists, and all the members continue to support it.
All the money from the JLS number one song "Love You More" went to Children In Need. In 2012, JLS performed at the "Children In Need Rocks Manchester" concert. In 2013, JLS appeared on Children In Need for the last time, singing a mix of their songs on the EastEnders TV set.
JLS also helped raise money for Comic Relief. They appeared in funny sketches with comedians like Miranda Hart and James Corden.
In 2012, JLS visited Uganda for Sport Relief. They appeared in emotional videos shown during the event. That same year, JLS released the official Sport Relief charity song "Proud", which reached number 6 on the charts. They also hosted a special charity concert called "JLS sing for Sport Relief" and took part in the Sport Relief Mile.
In total, JLS recorded five charity songs:
- A cover of Mariah Carey's song "Hero" with The X Factor 2008 finalists (for Help for Heroes).
- "Wishing On A Star" with The X Factor finalists and One Direction (for Together for Short Lives).
- "Love You More" (for Children In Need).
- "Proud" (for Sport Relief).
- "Everybody Hurts" (for Helping Haiti).
Four out of these five charity songs reached number one on the UK Singles Chart.
Personal Life
Marvin Humes is a big fan of Chelsea F.C., a football team. His biggest inspiration in music is Michael Jackson.
Marvin married The Saturdays singer Rochelle Wiseman on 27 July 2012, at Blenheim Palace. They have two daughters and one son. In June 2016, he played football for England in the 2016 Soccer Aid match, which was shown on ITV.
In August 2018, Marvin Humes was featured on the UK family history show Who Do You Think You Are?.
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
