JLS say it was a WhatsApp group named after a superhero film that sparked their reunion
They announced their comeback tour last week
JLS are BACK! Seven years after going their separate ways, Aston Merrygold, Oritsé Williams, Marvin Humes and JB Gill announced they would be reuniting and taking to the road again this year, with their 'Beat Again 2020' tour.
With such exciting news it wasn't long until they joined us on Hits Radio Breakfast with Fleur East, Greg and James, where they quizzed the boys on how the reunion came about.
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Revealing that they'd been having talks about the reunion for FOUR YEARS! JB also admitted that he'd withheld the exciting news from Fleur, despite her being great friends with his wife Chloe Tangney!
According to the boys, although Oritsé started the Avengers Assemble: JLS 2.0 WhatsApp group, it was Marvin who suggested to the others they should reunite. Marvin took Oritsé for sushi, which apparently wasn't very good, resulting in the reunion being delayed, the boys joked.
Before later deciding as a group, "now's the time!"
And we're so glad it IS the time, as the boys announced they would be performing at 13 dates across the UK, including Hull, Sheffield, Newcastle, Leeds, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool and London.
"We've not been on stage in seven years," they explained, telling Fleur East, Greg and James that they they've not even sung together in the time since they split in December 2013.
Despite not performing together for quite a few years, the boys are excited to back on the road and have fans are very excited too, who have left comments such as, ' YESSSSSSSS this has legit made my whole year' (sic) and another saying, 'OH MY GOD MY 2020 IS MADE'.
Tickets go on sale for JLS’ ‘Beat Again 2020 tour’ at 9am on Friday 21st February from Aloud.com
See the full list of JLS’ tour dates below:
November 2020
Brighton Centre - Sun 15th
Bournemouth International Centre - Mon 16th
Cardiff Motorpoint Arena - Wed 18th
Hull Bonus Arena - Thu 19th
Sheffield FlyDSA Arena - Fri 20th
Newcastle Utilita Arena - Sat 21st
Leeds First Direct Arena - Wed 25th
Glasgow The SSE Hydro - Thu 26th
Manchester Arena - Fri 27th
Birmingham Resorts World Arena - Sat 28th
Liverpool M&S Bank Arena - Mon 30th
December 2020
London The O2 - Tue 1st
Nottingham Motorpoint Arena - Wed 2nd
Tickets go on sale for JLS’ ‘Beat Again 2020 tour’ at 9am on Friday 21st February from Aloud.com
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Now take a look at other tours we can look forward to this year:
Little Mix
Fresh off the back of their 'LM5 Tour' in 2019, Little Mix girls Jade, Perrie, Leigh-Anne and Jesy announced 'The Summer 2020 Tour', taking place throughout June and July.
Get tickets to see Little Mix now from Aloud.com
Harry Styles
Former One Direction singer Harry Styles delighted his loyal fan base when he announced he'd been performing at five venues across the UK in April 2020.
Get tickets to see Harry Styles now from Aloud.com
Dua Lipa
The amazing Dua Lipa is taking her 'Future Nostalgia' tour around the UK in Summer 2020, performing her biggest hits to date, as well as tracks off her brand new album.
Get tickets to see Dua Lipa now from Aloud.com
James Arthur
He's amazing live, so you don't want to miss James Arthur when he performs at eight locations throughout March 2020.
Get tickets to see James Arthur now from Aloud.com
The Script
Irish band The Script are also touring in 2020, taking their latest album 'Sunsets & Full Moons' around the country in February and March!
Get tickets to see The Script now from Aloud.com
Craig David
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album 'Born To Do It', Craig David is heading out on a UK arena tour in 2020, performing across the UK in April.
Get tickets to see Craig David now from Aloud.com
The Pussycat Dolls
After a ten year break, The Pussycat Dolls (minus Melody Thornton) made their comeback in 2019, announcing at 2020 tour with it! The girls will perform across the UK and Ireland in April 2020.
Get tickets to see The Pussycat Dolls now from Aloud.com
Jax Jones
Superstar DJ Jax Jones is taking his massive hits album 'Snacks' on the road in 2020, playing venues across the UK in March 2020.
Get tickets to see Jax Jones now from Aloud.com
Westlife
Following the massive success of their comeback, Irish band Westlife are doing a 15-date stadium tour across June, July and August 2020.
Get tickets to see Westlife now from Aloud.com
Stormzy
Just months after THAT headline set at Glastonbury in 2019, rapper Stormzy announced a gigantic World Tour for 2020, which will see him arrive in the UK in September.
Get tickets to see Stormzy now from Aloud.com
The Jonas Brothers
Following their successful comeback in 2019, The Jonas Brothers will perform at dates around the UK for the first time in a decade in January/February 2020.
Get tickets to see The Jonas Brothers now from Aloud.com
Halsey
American singer Halsey delighted her UK fans when she announced her 'Manic World Tour' will come to Glasgow, London and Manchester in March 2020.
Get tickets to see Halsey now from Aloud.com
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