Jls why they split

Once they grow up and want to start being taken seriously, their screaming fans have usually grown up, too - and realised that there's a whole world of music out there beyond the top And for those that haven't, there's always a new group waiting in the wings to fill the void. JLS have every right to be proud of their achievements and we should be thankful that they're smart enough to bow out now.

But for one last time: "Everybody in love Not Even Close! Follow us. Terms Privacy Policy. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. Jonathan Benjamin, 31, - or JB to his mates - was born December 7, and is a singer and dancer.

Aston , 30, was born in to a Jamaican dad and a British mum and grew up in Peterborough. The star initially had aspirations towards professional football and played for England in the European Youth Games, however, he developed a nerve problem in his left foot, and turned to performing instead. Jump directly to the content. Sign in. All Football.

The four members of the group will say farewell to their fans with a tour in December. Reading this on mobile? See the Beat Again video here. This article is more than 8 years old. Boyband who found fame on the X Factor announce they are calling it quits after five No 1 singles and five years together.