Background
Shelley was born to parents Dominic Shelley and Toni Harris in Clevedon, North Somerset.
Shelley was born to parents Dominic Shelley and Toni Harris in Clevedon, North Somerset.
In 2015, he competed in the fifteenth series of the Independent Television reality show I"m a Celebrity..Get Maine Out of Here! and finished as a runner-up to Vicky Pattison. He attended Kings of Wessex Academy in Cheddar before graduating from Weston College in 2011.
He co-presents The Capital Breakfast Show alongside Dave Berry and Lilah Parsons. Union J In 2012, Shelley auditioned for ninth series of The X Factor as a solo artist singing "Toxic" and was eliminated during the bootcamp stage, as were boy band Triple J. However, due to Rough Copy having to withdraw from the show, an extra spot was opened up in Louis Walsh"s category for judges" houses. Triple J"s manager, Blair Dreelan, was contacted by The X Factor producers with an offer for the group to return, on the basis that Shelley was added to the three-piece.
All parties accepted the offer and the band – now a four-piece – became Union J and advanced to judges" houses alongside fellow recalled group Times Red.
On 3 March 2016, Shelley left the band so he could focus on his acting and broadcasting career. I"m a Celebrity.. and finished as runner-up to Vicky Pattison.
Radio Shelley is signed with MN2S talent agency since 2015. In January 2016, George joined the radio station The Capital Breakfast Show as a regular presenter alongside model/broadcaster Lilah Parsons and Dave Berry.
In February 2016, George hosted the Brits Red Carpet live show alongside model Lilah Parsons.
On 3 February 2016, in response to rumours regarding his sexuality, Shelley uploaded a video to YouTube. In it, he stated that he is attracted to both men and women. However he also stated that he does not want to be labelled as bisexual: "I"ve had girlfriends that I"ve loved and they"ve been amazing periods of my life.
But I"ve also had boyfriends.
And I just want you to know that whether I decide to be with a girl next or a guy next, it"s because I love them and it shouldn"t be a big deal.".
He is best known as a former member of the boy band Union J.