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Interview on BBC Breakfast yesterday: Having had the album on all weekend, it's miles better than Marry Me for me. He's spoken about this as being the album he wanted to make after he came off The X Factor and I think that's evident in the sonic reference points - ska, Madness, The Streets etc. The fact he's not touring this album (at the moment, it's just the Kentish Town Forum show next month and nothing else - as of yet - beyond that) would suggest that this is not something geared towards a wider audience than his previous albums and more of a passion project for want of a better expression. TikTok can go in the trash where it belongs.

Joke it might have been, but that was in really poor taste. Not impressed by that at all.

He posted this voice note on his Instagram channel this morning. Either he's joking or this is real because several news sites are reporting about it. I'm heartbroken if it's true 😢

"Until The Time Is Through" came out 27 years ago today, so they've uploaded their TOTP performance on their YouTube: I have to say I love that they've done this one on the new tour. One of their more underrated singles. I miss the days of pop bands releasing ballads in November or for Christmas!

It's behind a paywall but there's a new interview with The Independent here: https://archive.ph/2025.11.15-173514/https://inews.co.uk/culture/music/olly-murs-selfridges-cause-mayhem-never-felt-so-scared-4021557

Not just their best song, but the best pop song of the last 20 years.

Small tip - Alexis Strum is releasing a new Christmas song tomorrow. I've heard it and it's gorgeous, it's called "I Won't Be Lonely (This Christmas)": InstagramAlexis Strum on Instagram: "I can’t believe I’m doing thi...70 likes, 9 comments - alexisstrum on November 5, 2025: "I can’t believe I’m doing this- I must be nuts to go up against all the big guns but f&&k it, when do I ever go for the easy option? And I r...

Well I have to say my O2 show was last night - and it blew me away! For numerous reasons. Firstly, I got multiple hi-5s off J, Abz and Scott when they came down the walkway of the pit standing area(!) Secondly. It was just so lovely to see them happy, healing and really taking it in and taking each other in. And considering most of them are mid-late 40s now - man can they still knock the choreo and the energy and just the pure vibes. Yes there was a bit of roughness around the edges, but that's always been part of their charm. I really hope this has planted some seed for them of doing more together beyond this tour. If Steps and Westlife can do it with new music, I feel like they really could.

Confirmed this morning that they're performing on day one of Mighty Hoopla next summer: InstagramNicole Appleton on Instagram: "We are so excited to perfo...1,326 likes, 134 comments - nicoleappleton on November 10, 2025: "We are so excited to perform as Appleton again!! We will be joining the line up of next years @mightyhoopla on May 30th. Tickets on...

Confirmed today that they're performing on the Saturday bill of Mighty Hoopla next year. Amazing lineup they're on anyway - definitely booking for this one!

"Run This Town" now in its second week on B-list at Radio 2. He also performs on the results show of Strictly next weekend.

Tried to get tickets this morning and on pre-sale on Wednesday - completely sold out! Happy for her because she deserves it but bummer I'm missing out unless Twickets is my friend!

Tour has started tonight in Glasgow - it would appear Aston is doing it in a slightly reduced capacity for now: What an absolute bummer to be on crutches but also such a professional trooping on. Respect 👏🏻

"Run This Town" video has just dropped! It's really good actually, bit of a callback to both "Dance With Me Tonight" and "Army of Two":