Wes Nelson

Wesley Nelson (born 18 March 1998[3]) is an English television personality and recording artist. In 2018, he appeared in the fourth series of the ITV2 reality series Love Island, and has since competed on Dancing on Ice and The X Factor: Celebrity.

Wes Nelson
Nelson in 2019
Born
Wesley Nelson

(1998-03-18) 18 March 1998
Newcastle-under-Lyme[1] Staffordshire, England
Occupation
  • Television personality
  • singer
  • rapper
Years active2018–present
Television
Musical career
GenresHip hop[2]
InstrumentsVocals
LabelsEMI Records

Career

In 2018, Nelson became a contestant on the fourth series of the ITV2 dating reality series Love Island. He, alongside Megan Barton Hanson, reached the final and finished in fourth place.[4] In January 2019, Nelson participated in the eleventh series of Dancing on Ice. He was partnered with Vanessa Bauer, and finished as runner-up.[5] In October 2019, he competed in The X Factor: Celebrity as part of a group called No Love Lost, composed of former Love Island stars Samira Mighty, Zara McDermott and Eyal Booker.[6][7] In August 2020, he announced that he had signed a solo record deal with EMI Records.[8] On 17 September 2020, he released his debut single, "See Nobody" with Hardy Caprio.[9]

Discography

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[10]
"See Nobody"
(with Hardy Caprio)		 2020 3 BPI: Silver TBA

Filmography
As himself
Year Title Notes
2018 Love Island Contestant; Series 4
2019 Dancing on Ice Contestant; Series 11
2019 8 Out of 10 Cats Guest panellist
2019 The Crystal Maze 1 episode
2019 The X Factor: Celebrity Contestant
2019 Sink or Swim Contestant
2019 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 1 episode
2019 Most Shocking Celebrity Moments 2019 Television special

References
  1. "Ex-Love Island star Wes Nelson sets sights on becoming North Staffordshire's next Robbie Williams". Stoke Sentinel. 18 September 2020.
  2. "SPIN Chats To Wes Nelson About The Success Of His Debut Single, Love Island & More". SPIN 1038. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  3. "Series 21, Episode 7". 8 Out of 10 Cats. 5 May 2019. E4.
  4. "Wes Nelson in 'lots of pain' after 'bad fall' in training". Evening Standard. 30 January 2019.
  5. "Dancing on Ice contestants: Who is Wes Nelson? Meet the Love Island star hitting the ice". Radio Times.
  6. "Celebrity X Factor Line-Up Announced: Wes Nelson, Eyal Booker & More Form A Love Island Supergroup". Capital FM. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  7. Duke, Simon (12 October 2019). "When is X Factor: Celebrity on? ITV show returns with star lineup". Evening Chronicle. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
  8. Novak, Kim (7 August 2020). "Love Island's Wes Nelson signs recording contract: 'This is my biggest dream'". Metro. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
  9. "Does reality TV have its place in music?". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  10. "Wes Nelson & Hardy - full Official Charts History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
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