X Factor and Union J star Jaymi Hensley cancels Pride show a year after his fiancé's shock death

Daily Mail​

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X Factor star Jaymi Hensley has announced has pulled out of his upcoming show at Pride nearly a year after his fiancé's sudden death.
Union J's Jaymi, 35, who rose to fame as a member the boyband in 2012, was set to appear as a solo artist at Worthing Pride but has had to cancel his gig.
He took to Instagram on Saturday to announce the cancellation and explained that the reason behind it was 'personal'.
Jaymi said: 'Guys I'm really sorry for those who were coming to see me but for personal reasons I'm unable to perform at Worthing Pride tomorrow.
'I really hope you understand I never cancel unless it absolutely necessary.'
Jaymi did not add any further details on why he had pulled out of the performance at the LGBTQ + event.
Last year, Jaymi's fiancé Oliver Marmon, 33, lost his life after plummeting from a window at Hind Hotel in Wellingborough, Northampton.
Jaymi, who was cleared by police after reportedly being arrested on suspicion of murder following Oliver's sudden death, thanked his fans for all the 'love, messages and prayers' sent to him after the loss of his much-loved fiancé.
The statement issued to MailOnline read: 'Jaymi Hensley would like to thank all the love, messages and prayers sent to him over the loss of his beautiful fiancé Oliver Marmon.
'At this time the family would like the media to respect the privacy of Jaymi and Oliver's family while they mourn the loss of Oliver.'
In September 2023, Jaymi reminisced on his long-lasting relationship with Oliver and looked forward to their upcoming wedding, which was due to happen the next month.
On Instagram, he wrote: '14 years together and one year until 'I do.'
'Happy Anniversary @ollymarmon! I think of many beautiful quotes when I think of our relationship so far but one that really sums it all up for me is from her Late Majesty QE2, 'He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years.'
'I love you irrevocably and so excited that in 365 days we will finally be Mr & Mr.'
The couple, who have been engaged since 2014, were excitedly looking ahead to their future before the tragedy occurred.
Oliver shared a poignant Instagram post on July 21 of the pair smiling on holiday in Norway, commenting on their upcoming nuptials.
He said: 'Norway! you were epic! Over and out! round 2 on Arvia Mediterranean bound. Best week with my man and 9 weeks and counting until we say I do!'
His final post on the social media platform came seven days later and pictured him and Jaymi in Marseille, France, with the caption: 'Bonjour de Marseille.'
Detectives launched a murder investigation after paramedics and police officers battled to save Oliver's life but he was pronounced dead at the scene an hour later.
Jaymi was released without charge and the case into the tragedy has been closed after a forensic post-mortem examination carried out at Leicester Royal Infirmary 'did not support' Oliver's death as homicide, police said.
Jaymi was one of the founding members of Union J, although they auditioned as a trio called Triple J.
But the judges added George Shelley, and the group was renamed Union J.
The four-member band came fifth in the competition, which won by solo singer James Arthur - beating Rylan into fifth.
The group signed to Sony Music subsidiary RCA Records, and released their debut single 'Carry You' in June 2013.
Their self-titled debut studio album was then released in October 2013 and peaked at number 6 on the UK Albums Chart.
George left the group in 2016 before Josh followed two years later - leaving Jaymi and JJ as a duo. The pair officially disbanded in 2019.
They announced a reunion show at London Palladium in 2022 to celebrate Union J's 10th anniversary and a comeback tour but Jaymi quit ahead of the gig.