JLS to split after farewell tour
JLS have announced that they are to split.
The British boy band – who found fame on The UK’s X Factor – will part ways later this year following a farewell tour and greatest hits album, both entitled Goodbye.
In a statement, the band said: “It has been the most incredible journey over the last 6 years and we have achieved more things than we could have ever dreamed possible.
“Thanks to all of you guys, your support, your dedication and your love, you have changed our lives forever and we wouldn’t be where we are today without you.”
Referring to their plans for bowing out, the statement continued: “We are currently in the studio working on what will be our last album – Goodbye: The Greatest Hits.
“We will be bringing you a new single later in the year to coincide with the album and the tour.
Goodbye:The Greatest Hits Tour will be the last time that we will perform together as a 4 and we want to make sure that this tour is the best ever and that we end on a high!”
The chart-topping boyband told The Sun that they have decided not to sign a new record deal and will bow out with a farewell tour in December.
Aston Merrygold said: “It’s just that time. We are still best of friends and always will be, but this is the end.
“The question was asked, ‘Can you do this together for another five or so years? Can you see that happening?’ Between the four of us, there was no definite ‘Yes’ in the room. We had to dig deep and find the right solution.
“We haven’t fallen out. We leave with some amazing successes under our belt, and we can say goodbye in style.”
Marvin Humes added: “It’s an emotional time. There’s no getting away from that. We have been through so much together. But we have to be mature and look at this decision as a celebration of what we managed to achieve.
“We wanted to finish on a high. We’re finishing with an arena tour – our third arena tour – and that is a massive achievement. The last five or so years have been nothing short of incredible. It has been an incredible journey.”
