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Danny Jones facts: I'm A Celebrity star's age, wife, children and career explained
3 December 2024, 10:41
Here's everything you need to know about I'm A Celebrity star Danny Jones, from his age to his family, wife and children as well as his career in McFly.
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Danny Jones is currently in the I'm A Celebrity jungle alongside a brilliant celebrity line-up including Coleen Rooney, Melvin Odoom, Maura Higgins and Oti Mabuse.
Currently favourite to win, the McFly bandmate is putting a pause on his music career and bidding his wife, Georgia, and his son, Cooper, farewell as he joins a host of new celebrities as they leave the world of luxury behind.
Following his bandmate Dougie Poynter winning the show back in 2011, people have high hopes for Danny to take home the title of King Of The Jungle this year.
From his age to his career and his family, wife and children, here's everything you need to know about Danny Jones.
Who is Danny Jones and how old is he?
Danny Jones is a musician and TV personality who was born on March 12th 1986 in Bolton, Greater Manchester. In 2024 he turned 38-years-old.
He is best known as one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist of boyband McFly, which he fronts alongside Tom Fletcher, Dougie Poynter and Harry Judd.
Danny is the son of Alan and Kathy Jones, who split when he was 18-years-old, and has one sister, Vicky.
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Who is Danny Jones' wife?
Danny Jones' wife is Georgia Horsley, a model and lifestyle influencer who was named Miss England in 2007.
Georgia first met Danny in 2009 and four years later, on 26th July 2013, the musician announced they were engaged after he popped the question on holiday in Cyprus.
On 2nd August 2014, Danny and Georgia got married in North Yorkshire in a lavish ceremony covered by HELLO! magazine.
Reflecting on their wedding day, Danny told the publication: "When I saw Georgia, I couldn't really take it. My legs shook. It was the most amazing view I've ever seen."
Their wedding included some really special moments such as pal Ellie Goulding singing their first dance song 'How long will I love you?'. McBusted also took to the stage towards the end of the celebrations.
Danny's wife Georgia has been incredibly supportive whilst his been in the jungle and has flown to Australia to welcome him across the bridge.
Does Danny Jones have any children?
Danny and his wife Georgia have one son, Cooper, who was born in January 2018.
Danny announced the birth of their first child on Instagram with the statement: "So overwhelmed with love, welcome to earth Cooper Alf Jones born today 1:36am."
Now six-years-old, Cooper is the spitting image of his dad, who often refers to him as his "best friend".
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How did Danny Jones become famous?
Danny Jones found fame in 2004 when boyband McFly rose to fame, supporting Busted on their A Present for Everyone Tour.
McFly found success in the music industry, releasing a total of seven studio albums; including three compilation albums, four live albums and one soundtrack.
Their biggest hits include All About You, That Girl, Five Colours In Her Hair, Obviously and Star Girl, hits which earned them a Brit Award for Best British Pop/R&B Act in 2005.
Aside from his career in McFly, Danny is also a music producer and DJ as well as a TV personality, currently a coach on The Voice UK with bandmate Tom Fletcher in a duo chair.
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