December 30th, 2012 by TV Writer Lynn.
As fans of The X Factor will know, boy band Union J – who began their X Factor journey at trio Triple J before singer George Shelley joined the group – were mentored on the show by Louis Walsh, and it had been assumed that he would oversee their career once X Factor ended.
However, according to The Sun today, the Union J band members, Josh Cuthbert, JJ Hamblett, Jaymi Hensley and, as mentioned, George, have had meeting with JLS singer Ortise Williams with a view to him becoming their manager.
A source close to the band told the paper, “The boys had a massive wobble over Louis Walsh.
“Louis has management experience but Oritse has youth and the knowledge of being in their shoes on his side… Read more & comment »
July 14th, 2012 by TV Writer Lynn.
JLS singer Ortise Williams has made no secret of the fact that he fancies the pants off pop star Nicki Minaj…
And he’s been trying to woo her since last summer, with a sustained campaign of compliments and flirty messages on Twitter and, rather unromantically, but most definitely suggestively, he sent her five packs of condoms that bore the image of his face.
As you do…
However, it seems his dedication to the cause might have paid off because he was spotted lurking around backstage at London’s Wireless festival where Nicki was performing.
The Daily Star reports that while Ortise was chatting backstage to bloggers Dead Cloud, he said, “We’re not performing today, it’s a day off. And I’ve just come to see Nicki Minaj. She’s sexy… Read more & comment »
March 20th, 2011 by Anna Howell.
Ortise Williams, one of Britains most well known boybands, JLS, has admitted he was not always popular, especially with the ladies!
JLS, who came second to Alexandra Burke, in the 2008 X Factor, have since gone on to become one of Briatins top selling groups, and have more female admirer’s than you could shake a stick out.
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November 21st, 2010 by Lisa McGarry.
JLS singer ORITSE WILLIAMS was rushed to hospital during rehearsals for the band’s upcoming tour after a freak accident onstage left him with a gaping hand wound.
The boyband is currently preparing for a series of shows in their native U.K., but a recent practise session came to a halt when glass fell from the ceiling of the rehearsal venue and left Williams in need of urgent medical treatment.
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February 11th, 2010 by Lisa McGarry.
JLS singer Ortise Williams has revealed that he was almost mugged during a Christmas shopping expedition last December.
“It was quite unsettling,” says Ortise. “I was in Currys. I could tell a gang of guys was watching. Outside, they started muttering behind saying, ‘Just grab him, mug him!’ and daring each other on.
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August 18th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry.
Proving that he is not just a pretty face, JLS boy Ortise Williams has admitted that he and his brother hope to find the cure for MS.
The boy’s mum was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis during their teenage years, rather than face the despair the boys came up with a cunning plan to help.
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