AT one point JLS were the UK's biggest boyband - until one day they announced they were splitting.
We delve into the history of the London group and why they broke up...
Ken McKay 4 JLS shot to fame in 2008 on the X Factor
When did JLS break up? What is the former band's background?
JLS formed in 2007 before they went on the fifth series of the X Factor in 2008.
The boys did well in the competition and placed second to winner Alexandra Burke.
Despite huge UK success, which included five studio albums, six million records in UK and 10 million worldwide, as well as five MOBO wins and two Brit Awards, they never managed to crack the American market.
By 2013 they were working on their fifth studio album and later announced it would be their last album and they would say goodbye after their tour at the end of that year.
A statement on their official website on April 24, 2013 thanked their fans for their continued support.
The boys revealed to Alan Carr during an interview that same year that they had decided to break up to ensure they went out "on top".
They officially split on December 22, 2018 following the final gig of their Goodbye Tour at London's O2 Arena.
James Glossop - The Times Glasgow 4 The group was made up of JB, Marvin, Oritse and Aston (from left to right)
What does JLS stand for?
The were originally called UFO - which stood for Unique Famous Outrageous.
They then named themselves Jack the Lad Swing - which combined the phrase Jack the lad and the urban music of new Jack swing.
After this they shortened the name to JLS.
ITV 4 The band became a huge hit until they split in 2013
Who were the original members JLS?
The band consisted of four members:
Oritse Williams
Oritse, 31, from Hammersmith, West London, was considered the driving force behind the group.
He was the one who decided to form a boyband and teamed up with Marvin Humes, who had music business experience.
Marvin Humes
Marvin, 33, was born March 18, 1985, and is a singer and TV and radio star.
Since JLS split he has forged a successful career as a presenter, working on The Voice UK and This Morning as well as his regular Capital FM show.
He is married to Rochelle Humes, formerly of the girl group The Saturdays.
JB Gill
Jonathan Benjamin, 31, - or JB to his mates - was born December 7, 1986 and is a singer and dancer.
He spent the first five years of his life in Antigua before moving to England with his family.
Since the breakup of the band he has bagged a job hosting Songs of Praise.
Aston Merrygold
Aston, 30, was born in 1988 to a Jamaican dad and a British mum and grew up in Peterborough.
The star initially had aspirations towards professional football and played for England in the European Youth Games, however, he developed a nerve problem in his left foot, and turned to performing instead.
After his time in JLS he found success on Strictly Come Dancing.
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What were JLS' biggest songs?
The boys had numerous top ten hits during their career, these included:
Everybody in Love (2009)
Beat Again (2009)
Take a Chance on Me (2011)
One Shot (2009)
She Makes Me Wanna (2011)
The Club is Alive (2010)
Eyes Wide Shut (2010)
Love You More (2010)
Do You Feel What I Feel (2011)
Proud (2012)
JLS star Oritse Williams was last night charged with raping a fan.
He and a pal, both 31, allegedly attacked a waitress, 20, after a Wolverhampton gig. He denies it.
WENN 6 JLS star Oritse Williams has been charged with rape
A fan claimed the ex-JLS idol raped her after she and a friend were invited to his hotel room.
A source said: “She and her friend are massive JLS and Oritsé fans.
“They agreed to go back to his hotel with him and a friend he was with.
“They eventually left the room but outside they realised they left behind coats and — more importantly — a handbag with a purse in it containing taxi money to get home.
6 Williams denies the charge after a 20-year-old woman accused him of assaulting her
6 This is the scene of the alleged attack
“One girl knocked on the door saying she wanted to retrieve her stuff and was let back in.
“It’s then she says she was raped. “Police were called to the hotel shortly afterwards to a report of rape. Williams was arrested there.”
The singer, 31, was bailed several times as cops probed the December 2016 incident at Wolverhampton’s four-star Ramada Park Hall. It followed his gig at the city’s Gorgeous club to promote solo album Waterline.
Officers last night revealed he has now been charged with rape and his friend with assault.
6 The 31-year-old denies the attack that happened after his show in Wolverhampton
Getty Images - Getty 6 JLS shot to fame after being the runners-up on The X Factor in 2008
PA:Press Association 6 Williams will appear before magistrates next month
After his initial arrest, the singer’s management firm 10 Worlds Music said: “Oritse denies the allegations.
“The matter is in the hands of the police and it would be totally wrong for us to comment any further.”
Dad-of-one Williams then quit ambassador roles at the MS Society and music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins.
He said: “With great sadness I’m stepping back from charity work.
JLS - The Club Is Alive
“Unfortunately there has been a lot of speculation regarding events. It’s likely to be unhelpful to the charities.
He and JLS pals Aston Merrygold, Marvin Humes and JB Gill shot to fame on X Factor in 2008 despite finishing runners-up to Alexandra Burke.
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They sold ten million records, including five Brit No1 singles and four top three albums. After their 2013 split Williams set up a music firm and sang solo under stage name OWS.
Last night West Mids police confirmed: “We’ve charged two men with sexual offences after an allegation of rape at a Wolverhampton hotel.”
They confirmed them as Williams, of Croydon, South London, and Jamien Nagadhana, of Hounslow, West London.
Oritsé Williams - a former member of the band JLS - has been charged with rape, according to West Midlands police.
Williams, 31, from Croydon, London, was arrested in December 2016 after allegedly assaulting a 20-year-old woman in a hotel room after a gig. At the time, he was on tour promoting his new solo album at Gorgeous club in Wolverhampton.
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His management team 10 Worlds Music, released a statement denying the accusations back in 2016, telling the Mirror, "All we wish to say at this time is that Oritsé denies the allegations against him. The matter is in the hands of the police and it would be totally wrong for us to comment any further."
Williams was then released on bail several times, but has now been charged with rape.
A second man, Jamien Nagadhana, 31 has also been charged in connection with the assault.
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West Midlands police told Birmingham Mail, "Oritsé Williams, aged 31, from Croydon, London, has been charged with rape.
"Jamien Nagadhana, aged 31, from Hounslow, London, has been charged with assault by penetration."
Both men will appear in court next month.
Victim Support is an independent charity that provides specialist practical and emotional support to victims of all crime, including rape, whether or not the incident has been reported to the police. For confidential help and advice you can call the charity’s free Support line on 0808 16 89 111 which is open 24/7, or find out more information on their website.
Former JLS member Oritse Williams has been charged with rape over an alleged attack on a fan in a hotel room after a gig in Wolverhampton.
The 31-year-old singer was arrested by police on 2 December 2016 the morning after performing in the city.
An allegation of rape and sexual assault was made by a 20-year-old woman following the concert at a nightclub.
A statement released at the time of the pop star's arrest, by his representatives from 10 Worlds Music UK, which looked after Williams, said the singer denied the accusations.
West Midlands Police said Williams, from Croydon in London, has now been charged with rape.
A second man - Jamien Nagadhana, also aged 31, from Hounslow in London, has been charged with sexual assault.
Both will appear at Walsall and Aldridge Magistrates Court on 11 October.
Williams found fame on television talent show the X Factor in 2008, but has pursued a solo career since pop/R&B boyband JLS broke up in 2013.
