Jason "J" Brown

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Jason "J" Brown
Birth nameJason Paul Brown
Born (1976-06-13) 13 June 1976 (age 49)
Origin Andover, Hampshire, England
Occupation(s)Singer, rapper
InstrumentVocals
Years active
  • 1997–2007, 2025–present
Member of Five

Jason Paul "J" Brown (born 13 June 1976) is an English singer and rapper. He is best known as a member, singer and rapper of boy band Five.

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Career

In 1997, Brown auditioned for Five, a new boy band-style group with "attitude and edge" and was eventually selected to be part of the band along with Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson, Sean Conlon and Abz Love. Five subsequently were signed by Simon Cowell and BMG/RCA for a six-album deal. Five went on to enjoy massive success worldwide, selling over 20 million records in their four years. [1] The band split up on 27 September 2001. [2] During this time, Brown experienced depression and attempted suicide. [3] After the disbandment, Brown devoted his time to charity work and several protests against Iraq War. [4] In 2006 Five attempted a comeback without Conlon, but failed to sign with a new label and the band disbanded again. [5] [6] In 2007, Brown was third place in the seventh series of ITV's reality show I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! . [7] [8]

Since 2002, Brown has left his artistic career to pursue a degree in architecture. [9] In January 2013, Five returned to star in the ITV2's reality show The Big Reunion , but Brown declined to join the group again, claiming he did not feel comfortable on stage. [10]

In early February 2025, the group wiped all content from their social media accounts, teasing an announcement on the 27th, with fans speculating a reunion with the original lineup. On 24 February 2025, Abz Love posted on X that he was once again part of the group after leaving in 2014. The following day, Brown confirmed his return to the group via Instagram. [11] [12]

Personal life

Brown was previously in an on-off relationship with Spice Girls singer Melanie C. [13] [14]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007 I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! ContestantSeries 7

References

  1. ↑ "Certified Awards". Bpi.co.uk. Archived from the original on 24 January 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
  2. ↑ Sunner, Amber (31 October 2021). "Everything you need to know about Abz Love". Bristol Post . Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  3. ↑ "The Big Reunion: On Tour". itv.com . Retrieved 13 December 2013.
  4. ↑ "Remember boy band 5ive? This is what they look like now..." The Hits. 24 April 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  5. ↑ "5ive: "We're gay"". MTV. 27 September 2006. Archived from the original on 19 September 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2007.
  6. ↑ Kindon, Frances (1 January 2021). "Where Five are now after fame triggered mental breakdowns, psychosis & addiction". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  7. ↑ "I'm A Celeb... 'J' Brown factfile". Manchester Evening News. 10 November 2007. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  8. ↑ Kilkelly, Daniel (1 December 2007). "Christopher Biggins wins 'I'm A Celebrity'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  9. ↑ "5ive star baffled by 'bullying'". PressReader. 1 September 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  10. ↑ "'Big Reunion' 5ive Former Frontman Jason 'J' Brown Reveals He Tried To Kill Himself". The Huffington Post . 6 September 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
  11. ↑ "Abz Love announces return to Five". X.com. 24 February 2025. Retrieved 25 February 2025.
  12. ↑ "Boy band Five to reunite with all original members". BBC News. 27 February 2025.
  13. ↑ "Sporty Kisses and Makes Up With J". Tornato. 18 December 2007. Archived from the original on 10 August 2016.
  14. ↑ Wilkinson, Sylvie (28 December 2021). "Mel C's famous exes from Robbie Williams to American rock star". MyLondon. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
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