John Pearce (entertainer)

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John Pearce
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Background information
Birth nameJohn Len Ruela Pearce
Born (1991-02-25) 25 February 1991 (age 33)
Australia
Occupations
  • Dancer
  • singer
Years active2009–present
Member of Justice Crew
The Wiggles
Spouse
Jessie Adamo
(m. 2019)

John Len Ruela Adamo Pearce (born 25 February 1991) is an Australian singer, dancer and children's entertainer best known as a member of Justice Crew, and also a member of the children's band The Wiggles where he wears the purple skivvy alongside Lachlan Gillespie. [1] [2]

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Early life and education

Pearce is of Filipino descent. [3] His twin brother Len was also a member of Justice Crew.

Career

Justice Crew

Pearce was a member of Justice Crew when the group came to prominence winning the 2010 season of Australia's Got Talent . During his time with the group, they released two ARIA chart-topping songs and two further top ten singles, and earned eight ARIA Award nominations. [4]

The Wiggles

In 2021, Pearce joined The Wiggles in the group's expansion from four to eight performers. [5] [6] As "Big Strong John", he wears a purple skivvy, and has an interest in health and exercise. Pearce's television debut for The Wiggles was in the Fruit Salad TV YouTube series, [1] and in 2022 embarked on the national Australian "Fruit Salad TV Big Show" arena tour with the band.

In January 2023, Pearce received international media attention in response to his viral popularity amongst parents of Wiggles fans, due to his handsome appearance and his promotion of healthy habits. [7] [8]

Other works

Pearce also worked as a personal trainer and appeared in the 2017 season of Australian Ninja Warrior . [9]

Personal life

Pearce married Jessie Adamo in 2019, having been in a relationship since 2012. [10]

Discography

With Justice Crew

Studio albums

TitleYear
Live by the Words 2014

Singles

TitleYear
"And Then We Dance"2010
"Friday to Sunday"
"Dance with Me"

(featuring Flo Rida)

2011
"Sexy and You Know It"
"Boom Boom"2012
"Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)"

(featuring Bonnie Anderson)

"Best Night"
"Everybody"2013
"I Am Australian"

(with Dami Im, Jessica Mauboy, Nathaniel Willemse, Samantha Jade and Taylor Henderson)

2014
"Que Sera"
"Rise & Fall"
"I Love My Life"2015
"Good Time"
"Pop Dat Buckle"2016
"So Long"2019

With The Wiggles

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