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Daily Mirror
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I nearly won Love Island- it's changed a lot in 7 years and not for the better'
Former Love Island star Wes Nelson has revealed the major changes on the show he has noticed since his stint in 2018 and offered future islanders his biggest bit of advice Love Island is well under way and the drama is already unfolding in season 12 of the hit ITV2 dating show. However, one former contestant admits the show just isn't what it used to be. Wes Nelson, 27, rose to fame after entering the Mallorcan villa looking for love in 2018. The Stoke native made it to the final with Megan Barton-Hanson, having initially coupling up with Laura Anderson. But he's confessed a lot has changed since his time on the show, and it's not all been for the better. Speaking exclusively to the Mirror, Wes admitted he doesn't watch the show these days, but does keep up to date with the drama on social media. Speaking of the show's changes since his days, he claimed: "I think when we went on it, it wasn't like a business move. Sometimes you got business from it, and you potentially open doors to a lot of things... "But then sometimes I feel like people are going on it now with every intention of doing business, which is natural and understandable, considering how many people have come off and done well. So, I think that the main difference is now, is it's like people care a bit more. I don't think we cared that much when we were in there. It was very silly, very silly." He also joked that the way people are devastated at leaving in recent series has proven to be a big difference over the years. "People are leaving now," he said, "like we were upset when people would leave and this, that and the other, but people wouldn't go absolutely bonkers. It was a giggle. It was a case of 'that was good fun. Let's go home.'" Offering his own advice to the current islanders, he insisted the best tactic is to be authentic. "One thing that I will credit myself for is that I've never strayed from who I was or my morals," Wes continued. "And with that, I feel like it's not been exhausting to keep up a character, because it's just been myself, whereas a lot of people can find it difficult to keep up a character and a persona. It's been like nearly eight years now, so it's, it's a long time, but I feel quite happy with it." The Abracadabra singer revealed he has kept in contact with a number of his fellow islanders, saying they are now "closer than ever". He described how he regularly has golf days with Josh Denzel before joking he has "corrupted" Jack into starting up the sport too. Following Love Island, Wes has forged a hugely successful music career, which he He has collaborated with a number of big hitters in the industry, including Clean Bandit and Craig David. And his latest collaboration came with Lipton for their Kombucha launch. Speaking to us from his studio, explained the quirky linkup and catchy tune he created for the product, before revealing his dream musical matchup. " Justin Bieber," he confessed. "He hasn't released a lot of songs in recent years," Wes went on before joking: "I know he's working on other bits, but if he hears this, it's little Wes Nelson a bloke from Stoke - give me a shot!" As well as his recent special performance with Lipton at Battersea Power Station on Friday, Wes has a busy summer ahead. He has a number of European performances lined up, and is also planning a tour at the end of the year.
Scottish Sun
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Wes Nelson reveals secret battle with career-threatening health condition ahead of music comeback
MUSIC star and Love Island legend Wes Nelson has been quietly undergoing treatment to save his voice. The talented 27-year-old has spent the past five years working relentlessly on his music, writing hundreds of songs and performing countless shows. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Wes Nelson has revealed he had a tough time with muscle tension dysphonia Credit: Getty 4 The music star has teamed up with Lipton's to get people dancing again Credit: Michael Leckie/PinPep However, his voice box paid the price for his work ethic and he was diagnosed with muscle tension dysphonia. The condition, which is often caused by excessive muscle tension, can alter the sound of the voice, making it tire quicker and high notes more difficult to reach as well as causing pain in the neck and while speaking. Fortunately, Wes has worked with doctors to get back to a place he can perform to a live audience and this Friday he makes his official comeback at Battersea Power Station for a gig to celebrate Lipton's Kombucha. Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Wes said: "I had muscle tension dysphonia, which is not great, and can really mess up some people's careers but I've got it, I manage it and it works and it's fine now. "I've been going through vocal therapy so my voice has been up and down in terms of vocal health and I've really been focusing on music. "It's got so much better over this past year where I've been seeing different experts having a cameras up my nose and down my throat, it's a lot of depth and it has been tough to say the least, but we're back now. "It was a scary time. It just had to be addressed when I did so it didn't get out of control." Prior to his diagnosis, Wes felt blessed to be able to sing on command with little prep work needed to be performance ready. But his relaxed approach to his craft eventually caught up with him after a gruelling run on the road. "I think it initially started from doing like three tours in one year," he said. "Which was a lot of singing, and then I was recording hundreds of songs in that year as well so it was just overuse and not necessarily warming up and doing the right things. Wes Nelson releases new 'Kombucha-cha' music video "People forget that some people can just get up and sing and I was one of the people who used to get up and sing and it didn't really matter and I sort of neglected that and abused that ability really because then you start to take a toll on your voice." However, he's smiling and raring to go once again with a summer anthem designed to get people up on their feet. Kombucha-cha is a conscious effort to get shy Gen-Zers moving after a new study found 68 percent didn't feel confident enough to get up and have boogie. And for Wes, his tie to Lipton's is personal. He has fond memories of stopping off at a chippy in Newcastle in his schooldays to pick up food and a refreshing Lipton's Ice Tea. He said: "I don't think people are dancing enough now. What's more summer dance than a cha-cha-cha? I did it in a villa. I do it every night. I do it on stage. "For me, this is summer in a bottle. So, I wanted to replicate that and get people dancing and moving with the track." 4 His new track Kombucha-cha is a summer banger Credit: Michael Leckie/PinPep 4 Wes shot to fame on Love Island in 2018 Credit: ITV Wes's moves saw him finish as runner-up on Dancing On Ice in 2019 and though reality TV hasn't been on his radar since 2022's The Games, he's willing to make a return for Strictly Come Dancing. He told us: "I have thought about it because I honestly think my hips don't lie and I do want to inspire people. "If the opportunity ever arose to go on Strictly and do some bits like that I'm sure I'd seriously, seriously consider it. Give me some shiny shoes and I'm all over it."
The Sun
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Wes Nelson reveals secret battle with career-threatening health condition ahead of music comeback
MUSIC star and Love Island legend Wes Nelson has been quietly undergoing treatment to save his voice. The talented 27-year-old has spent the past five years working relentlessly on his music, writing hundreds of songs and performing countless shows. 4 4 However, his voice box paid the price for his work ethic and he was diagnosed with muscle tension dysphonia. The condition, which is often caused by excessive muscle tension, can alter the sound of the voice, making it tire quicker and high notes more difficult to reach as well as causing pain in the neck and while speaking. Fortunately, Wes has worked with doctors to get back to a place he can perform to a live audience and this Friday he makes his official comeback at Battersea Power Station for a gig to celebrate Lipton's Kombucha. Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Wes said: "I had muscle tension dysphonia, which is not great, and can really mess up some people's careers but I've got it, I manage it and it works and it's fine now. "I've been going through vocal therapy so my voice has been up and down in terms of vocal health and I've really been focusing on music. "It's got so much better over this past year where I've been seeing different experts having a cameras up my nose and down my throat, it's a lot of depth and it has been tough to say the least, but we're back now. "It was a scary time. It just had to be addressed when I did so it didn't get out of control." Prior to his diagnosis, Wes felt blessed to be able to sing on command with little prep work needed to be performance ready. But his relaxed approach to his craft eventually caught up with him after a gruelling run on the road. "I think it initially started from doing like three tours in one year," he said. "Which was a lot of singing, and then I was recording hundreds of songs in that year as well so it was just overuse and not necessarily warming up and doing the right things. "People forget that some people can just get up and sing and I was one of the people who used to get up and sing and it didn't really matter and I sort of neglected that and abused that ability really because then you start to take a toll on your voice." However, he's smiling and raring to go once again with a summer anthem designed to get people up on their feet. Kombucha-cha is a conscious effort to get shy Gen-Zers moving after a new study found 68 percent didn't feel confident enough to get up and have boogie. And for Wes, his tie to Lipton's is personal. He has fond memories of stopping off at a chippy in Newcastle in his schooldays to pick up food and a refreshing Lipton's Ice Tea. He said: "I don't think people are dancing enough now. What's more summer dance than a cha-cha-cha? I did it in a villa. I do it every night. I do it on stage. "For me, this is summer in a bottle. So, I wanted to replicate that and get people dancing and moving with the track." 4 4 Wes's moves saw him finish as runner-up on Dancing On Ice in 2019 and though reality TV hasn't been on his radar since 2022's The Games, he's willing to make a return for Strictly Come Dancing. He told us: "I have thought about it because I honestly think my hips don't lie and I do want to inspire people. "If the opportunity ever arose to go on Strictly and do some bits like that I'm sure I'd seriously, seriously consider it. Give me some shiny shoes and I'm all over it."
The Irish Sun
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Wes Nelson reveals secret battle with career-threatening health condition ahead of music comeback
MUSIC star and Love Island legend Wes Nelson has been quietly undergoing treatment to save his voice. The talented 27-year-old has spent the past five years working relentlessly on his music, writing hundreds of songs and performing countless shows. Advertisement 4 Wes Nelson has revealed he had a tough time with muscle tension dysphonia Credit: Getty 4 The music star has teamed up with Lipton's to get people dancing again Credit: Michael Leckie/PinPep However, his voice box paid the price for his work ethic and he was diagnosed with muscle tension dysphonia. The condition, which is often caused by excessive muscle tension, can alter the sound of the voice , making it tire quicker and high notes more difficult to reach as well as causing pain in the neck and while speaking. Fortunately, Power Station for a gig to celebrate Lipton's Kombucha. Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Wes said: "I had muscle tension dysphonia, which is not great, and can really mess up some people's careers but I've got it, I manage it and it works and it's fine now. Advertisement READ MORE ON WES NELSON "I've been going through vocal therapy so my voice has been up and down in terms of vocal health and I've really been focusing on music. "It's got so much better over this past year where I've been seeing different experts having a cameras up my nose and down my throat, it's a lot of depth and it has been tough to say the least, but we're back now. "It was a scary time. It just had to be addressed when I did so it didn't get out of control." Prior to his diagnosis, Wes felt blessed to be able to sing on command with little prep work needed to be performance ready. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity But his relaxed approach to his craft eventually caught up with him after a gruelling run on the road. "I think it initially started from Wes Nelson releases new 'Kombucha-cha' music video "People forget that some people can just get up and sing and I was one of the people who used to get up and sing and it didn't really matter and I sort of neglected that and abused that ability really because then you start to take a toll on your voice." However, he's smiling and raring to go once again with a summer anthem designed to get people up on their feet. Advertisement Kombucha-cha is a conscious effort to get shy Gen-Zers moving after a new study found 68 percent didn't feel confident enough to get up and have boogie. And for Wes, his tie to Lipton's is personal. He has fond memories of stopping off at a chippy in Newcastle in his schooldays to pick up food and a refreshing Lipton's Ice Tea. He said: "I don't think people are dancing enough now. What's more summer dance than a cha-cha-cha? I did it in a villa. I do it every night. I do it on stage. "For me, this is summer in a bottle. So, I wanted to replicate that and get people dancing and moving with the track." Advertisement 4 His new track Kombucha-cha is a summer banger Credit: Michael Leckie/PinPep 4 Wes shot to fame on Love Island in 2018 Credit: ITV Wes's moves saw him He told us: "I have thought about it because I honestly think my hips don't lie and I do want to inspire people. Advertisement "If the opportunity ever arose to go on Strictly and do some bits like that I'm sure I'd seriously, seriously consider it. Give me some shiny shoes and I'm all over it."
Daily Mirror
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Brits are 'terrified' of dancing in public - with half avoiding it at all costs
A study of 2,000 adults found three in 10 are afraid of being laughed at, while 11% claim there are no clubs or bars for them to dance in anymore An astonishing half of Brits are reportedly petrified at the thought of busting a move in public, with nearly 30% worrying they'll be laughed at. In a recent survey, it emerged that a third of Brits simply avoid dancing in public, and for 22%, the very idea is their worst nightmare. For 12% they feel so self-conscious that even the possibility of someone catching them dancing could trigger anxiety. The study discovered that 58% have avoided social events where music is being played because they were scared of being pressured into dancing when they didn't want to. In fact, 13% have avoided dancing in public so long, they can't recall the last time they did. Commissioned by Lipton Ice Tea to launch its new Kombucha offerings, the research coincides with the launch of a new track dubbed 'Kombucha-cha', a collaboration with Wes Nelson intended to encourage the nation to get dancing. Amid fears the UK is entering a dance drought, Wes Nelson, said: "We all need a little more joy in our lives, and nothing makes you feel alive more than moving your feet. Whether you're dancing in your bedroom or out with your mates in the sunshine, let's bring the fun back." The study found 47% would like the confidence to dance like no one is watching, with this figure rising to 65% among Gen Z adults. Among all generations, it's Gen Z who are most hesitant to dance in public at 53%, closely followed by Millennials at 52% and Gen X just behind at 48%. According to the research, a lack of confidence in their abilities (46%), feeling foolish (44%), and a fear of being gawked at (33%) are the main reasons people are apprehensive about dancing in public. Despite these worries, many admit they do enjoy dancing – it's just the act of doing it in public that seems to be a concern for some. However, 11% also claim there are no clubs or bars for them to dance in anymore. As many as 63% said they enjoy dancing "a great deal" or a "moderate amount", while 59% said the activity results in them feeling happier. More than half (53%) even said it makes them feel alive and 26% said it helps with their mental health. Emma Marshall, happiness expert for Lipton Kombucha, said: "From feeling energised to releasing endorphins, loads of people are missing out on the benefits of dancing. You don't need to be a professional dancer, all you need is an upbeat track and space to move - you'll feel the benefits!'' They will be taking over Battersea Power Station Square on June 13 for a day of 'non-stop feel-good tunes'
