Fans thrilled as Union J reunite for gig and documentary

Nola Ojomu
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 30: (L-R) George Shelley, JJ Hamblett, Josh Cuthbert and Jaymi Hensley of Union J pose in the Press Room at Fusion Festival at Cofton Park on August 30, 2015 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Jo Hale/Redferns)
Union J band members George Shelley, JJ Hamblett, Josh Cuthbert and Jaymi Hensley in 2015 (Jo Hale/Redferns)

Ten years after George Shelley, JJ Hamblett, Jaymi Hensley and Josh Cuthbert first made waves as Union J, all four of the boy band members have confirmed they will be reuniting for a one-off gig.

The former X Factor stars will be delighting fans with a special reunion concert in London on 28 May, as well as delivering a brand-new documentary about their journey.

The singers revealed they will perform together for the first time since 2016 for the gig in a statement, which read: "We’re so excited to be back! We can’t wait to be on the stage together as a four again and to be reunited with our wonderful fans.

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"The London Palladium is such an incredible venue and it feels like the perfect return to live shows for us as a group. After the journey we’ve had, we know it’s going to be a night that we’ll remember forever!"

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The band originally started as a trio, consisting of Cuthbert, Hamblett and Hensley, but became a four-piece after Shelley was introduced to the group during the ninth series of the ITV talent show.

After reaching the semi-final of the singing competition, the band went on to release two albums – Union J and You Got It All before Shelley announced he was leaving the group.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 01: X-Factor 2012 contestants Jamie Hamblett, George Shelley, Josh Cuthbery and Jaymi Hensley of group Union J sighted at BBC Radio One studios on October 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/FilmMagic)
Union J sighted at BBC Radio One studios on October 1, 2012 (Neil Mockford/FilmMagic)

During their time together, they enjoyed chart success with singles such as Carry You, Beautiful Life, You Got It All and Tonight (We Live Forever).

Fans began sharing their excitement about the gig on social media as one wrote: "I'm so excited to be able to see you all again omg."

CARDIFF, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 15: Josh Cuthbert, JJ Hamblett, George Shelley and Jaymi Hensley of Union J performs on stage at Motorpoint Arena on December 15, 2013 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Lewis Photography/Redferns via Getty Images)
Union J performs on stage in Cardiff (Mike Lewis Photography/Redferns via Getty Images)

"I love love love Union J they make me SO happy," another wrote as one added: "i feel like i'm 11 again :')".

Another fan commented: "got JLS & The wanted & union j back, now just need 1D and it’ll be like good old 2012 again."

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME. MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) (L to R) X Factor finaliists George Shelley, Jaymi Hensley, Josh Cuthbert and Jamie Hamblett of Union J pose with Kourtney Kardashian an Kim Kardashian at the Kardashian Kollection launch for Dorothy Perkins at Aqua on November 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dave M. Benett/Getty Images)
(L to R) X Factor finaliists Union J pose with Kourtney Kardashian an Kim Kardashian at the Kardashian Kollection launch for Dorothy Perkins at Aqua on November 8, 2012 (Dave M. Benett/Getty Images)

"omg im so so so HAPPY," another added, as tweeted: "So The Wanted, JLS, and Union J are back. We are back I 2012. I am okay with this."

Tickets for the reunion show will go on general sale on Friday, 4 February at 10am via Live Nation.

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