John Pearce | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Len Ruela Pearce |
| Born | 25 February 1991 Australia |
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| Years active | 2009–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]
Pearce was born to a Filipina mother and Australian father. [3] His twin brother Len was also a member of 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]
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]
Pearce also worked as a personal trainer and appeared in the 2017 season of Australian Ninja Warrior . [9]
Pearce married Jessie Adamo in 2019, having been in a relationship since 2012. [10] In December 2024, the couple had their first child, Henry. [11]
| Title | Year |
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| Live by the Words | 2014 |
| Title | Year |
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| "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 |
The Wiggles are an Australian children's music group formed in Sydney in 1991. As of 2022, the group members are Anthony Field, Lachlan Gillespie, Simon Pryce, Tsehay Hawkins, Evie Ferris, John Pearce, Caterina Mete and Lucia Field. The Wiggles were founded in 1991 by Anthony Field, Murray Cook, Jeff Fatt, Greg Page and Phillip Wilcher. Wilcher left the group after their first album. Page retired in 2006 due to ill health and was replaced by understudy Sam Moran, but returned in 2012, replacing Moran. At the end of 2012, Cook, Fatt and Page retired and were replaced by Gillespie, Pryce and Emma Watkins. Cook and Fatt retained their shareholding in the group and all three continued to have input into its creative and production aspects, while engaging in occasional reunion performances. Watkins departed the group in 2021, with the group subsequently adopting an expanded line-up of eight members.
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