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Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for EEMax George he is currently in the hospital being treated for heart problems.
“I felt really bad yesterday and was taken to the hospital,” The Wanted frontman, 36, wrote. Instagram post on Thursday, December 12. “Unfortunately, after a few tests, they found out I had some heart problems.
George, who posted a selfie from his hospital bed, added that he would have to complete “many more tests to determine the extent of the problems” and that he would need “surgery” before he could get back on his feet. The British pop star shared his hospital visit was supposed to be an extended stay so will stay there for the holidays.
“It’s going to be a tough few weeks/months…and Christmas in a hospital bed wasn’t exactly what I had planned!” he continued. “But as always, I am surrounded by the love and support of my wonderful partner Maisie (Blacksmith,) her family, my family and friends… and I’m 100% in the best place.”
George admitted he was taken aback by the diagnosis, but remains optimistic that the condition appears to have been caught early.
“Although this is a huge shock and undoubtedly a setback,” he wrote. “It’s something I’ll take on with everything I’ve got! I consider myself very lucky that it was caught when it was.’
The “Glad You Came” singer promised fans he would keep them updated as he “probably” spends “a month” on bed rest.
Several of George’s loved ones and friends took to the comments section to wish him a speedy recovery.
“Here for you bro,” teammate Siva Kaneswaran he answered. “Rest and get well soon ❤️.”
Smith, 23, also shared her support for her boyfriend, writing: “I love you Max ❤️.”
After revealing he was in hospital, George shared a series of clips from his room via his Instagram Story. One video showed his patient information board. The dry-erase board said that the only thing George wants to do is watch a Manchester City football match. In the following shot, George shared a video of himself watching the game from his bed.
Celebrities have flooded social media with tributes to late One Direction singer Liam Payne, several of whom are other famous members of the boy band. Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean told TMZ on Monday, Oct. 21, that he couldn’t “get over” the idea of losing one of his bandmates. “Liam was a friend. We just finished (…)
George is one of the five members of the British boy band Wantedwhich had an indefinite hiatus in 2014. Apart from George and Kaneswaran, the group included Nathan Sykes, Jay McGuinness and late Tom Parker. (Parker died in March 2022 after fight a brain tumor. After Parker’s death, the men reunited to re-record their song “Gold Forever” in honor of their late bandmate, donating the proceeds from the tribute to The Brain Tumor Charity.)
Earlier this year, George and Kaneswaran announced that they were reuniting for their new group The Wanted 2.0. The duo revealed that they plan to perform a series of concerts in the UK and North America.
“Back in the spotlight, ready to bring the magic again.” The WANTED 2.0 🖤💙,” musicians he announced in October.
