Union J
British singer-songwriter George Shelley has opened up about having to keep his sexuality a secret during his boyband days. In a candid conversation with Sir Ian McKellen for the November issue of Gay Times, the star talks about his journey to self-acceptance while in the spotlight as one-quarter of British group Union J. Words: Will Stroude; Images: Supplied. Ten years is a long time in pop music, even if it does seem like only yesterday that Union J were being propelled to fame on The X Factor in on a post-One Direction wave of renewed boyband hysteria. Union J singer comes out
Union J carried on for another two years as a trio and released a third record before Josh too decided to leave, but the unexpected events of and lockdown provided the opportunity for the foursome to reconnect and plot a comeback with a planned year reunion show at the London Palladium on 28 May. Now with two out and proud gay members, Union J are ready to finally shine authentically. By Lewis Corner. In a candid conversation with Sir Ian McKellen for the November issue of Gay Times , the star talks about his journey to self-acceptance while in the spotlight as one-quarter of British group Union J. Union J’s Jaymi Hensley reveals he’s gay
A singer from boyband Union J has opened up about his sexuality to put an end to internet 'speculation' - but he doesn't want a label put on it. Union J star George Shelley described how his sister's sudden death 'completely changed his life' and left him battling depression. The singer, who found fame on X Factor in , broke down as he shared memories of his sister, Harriet, 21, who died after suffering a fatal head injury in Bristol in April last year. 
Union J's Jaymi Says He Had An Easier Time Coming Out As Gay
Union J were an English boy band, consisting of members JJ Hamblett, Jaymi Hensley, George Shelley (until his departure in March ) and Josh Cuthbert. [2] Shelley left the group in and was replaced by Casey Johnson, who left several months later, [3][4][1] Cuthbert left the group in leaving the band as duo until they disbanded in. Union J was a British boy band active from - Union J is significant for having the first out gay boy band member while their band was still performing, as Jaymi Hensley came out only a few weeks into the band's term on The X Factor in
"I'm gay and I've never been happier!"
While his Union J bandmates are recreating scenes from David Attenborough documentaries over Ella Henderson, year-old Jaymi Hensley has revealed that he's gay and is in a long-term relationship. While his Union J bandmates are recreating scenes from David Attenborough documentaries over Ella Henderson , year-old Jaymi Hensley has revealed that he's gay and is in a long-term relationship with a guy whose identity he's chosen to keep private. And while he admits it took him a few weeks to build up the courage to publicly speak out about his sexuality, he says he's over the moon to finally open up about it. 
Union J on reunion
The boy band star opens up about his decision to come out to the public as gay. Union J's Jaymi Hensley says he had a much easier time coming out on The X Factor UK than former show winner Joe. .
George Shelley didn't want to 'jeopardise' Union J by being gay
Union J star George Shelley described how his sister's sudden death 'completely changed his life' and left him battling depression. The singer, who found fame on X Factor in , broke down as he. .
George Shelley opens up about keeping his sexuality a secret
Union J star Jaymi Hensley has come out as gay, and said that X Factor judge Louis Walsh helped give him the courage to reveal his sexuality to the public. .