| JB Gill Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
| Weight | 78 kg |
| Date of Birth | December 7, 1986 |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Spouse | Chloe Tangney |
JB Gill is an English singer, songwriter, actor, farmer, and presenter who is most remembered for being one of the 4 members of the famous English boy band, JLS (2006-2013; 2020-Present). His fellow band members include Aston Merrygold, Oritse Williams, and Marvin Humes.
Born Name
Jonathan Benjamin Gill
Nick Name
JB, Gilly, Gillster, JG
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Croydon, London, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
Education
He attended King’s College London to study theology. However, he dropped out before graduation in order to focus his attention completely on music.
Additionally, he is an alumnus of the Centre for Young Musicians.
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Farmer, Presenter
Family
- Father – Keith Gill
- Mother – Cynthia Gill
- Siblings – Neequaye Gill (Brother)
Manager
JB has been represented by the Arlington Talent Management Agency.
Genre
R&B, Pop, Hip Hop, Dance
Instruments
Vocals, Piano, Recorder, Flute, Guitar
Labels
- Epic Records
- RCA Records
- Jive Records
- J Records
- Sony Music Entertainment
- BMG Rights Management
- O-Street Records
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
78 kg or 172 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
JB Gill has dated –
- Chloe Tangney (2008-Present) – The Love You More singer began dating the backing dancer Chloe Tangney in 2008. The two officially became husband and wife after a few years of dating on May 3, 2014. Together, they are blessed with 2 children – a son named Ace Jeremiah Gill (b. September 19, 2014) and a daughter named Chiara Sapphire Gill (b. July 2018).
- Chloe Nicole – RUMOR
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- He wears ear studs.
- Big, expressive eyes
- Wide smile
Brand Endorsements
JB Gill has endorsed or promoted brands such as –
- Barbour
- Durex
- Coca-Cola
- Nintendo Wii Party
- Walkers Crisps
- Cancer Research UK
- BeatBullying
- Cribstar
- Rays of Sunshine
- MS Society
- Red Cross
- Woodland Trust
Religion
Christianity
JB Gill Facts
- He lived in Antigua till the age of 5 years.
- JB played for the London Irish rugby club starting from a young age until he was 18 years old.
- He participated with his JLS bandmates in season 5 of the reality series, X Factor (2008). His band was touted to become the eventual winners of the competition, however, they came in 2nd place behind winner Alexandra Burke.
- After JLS disbanded in 2013, JB became the first member to launch his solo career with the song, Best Night OML in 2014.
- Justin Timberlake was the first concert he ever attended.
- JB enjoys listening to the music of Lionel Richie, Beyoncé, and Michael Jackson.
- He shares his birthdate with numerous Hollywood celebrities such as Ellen Burstyn, Nicholas Hoult, Tom Waits, Emily Browning, Jennifer Carpenter, Jeffrey Wright, Sara Bareilles, Kristofer Hivju, Jack Huston, C. Thomas Howell, Eli Wallach, Mark Duplass, Jeff Nichols, and many others.
- JB became the fourth and last member to join JLS in 2007.
- He won the Christmas Special of Strictly Come Dancing, for his Jive performance with Ola Jordan in December 2012.
- JB competed in several reality shows such as Celebrity MasterChef in 2014, The Jump in 2015, Who’s Doing the Dishes? in 2016, Dance Dance Dance in 2017, etc.
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