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After achieving pop stardom with JLS, Marvin Humes transitioned into the world of dance and house music, quickly establishing himself as a respected figure in the UK club scene. He began performing at major venues and music festivals, earning recognition for his high-energy sets and refined taste in contemporary electronic music.

Humes launched his own DJ project, LuvBug, alongside producers White N3rd and JKAY, releasing tracks such as “Resonance” and “Revive (Say Something)”, which charted in the UK and showcased his evolution from pop performer to dance artist. In addition to live performances, Humes became a familiar voice on British radio, hosting shows on Capital FM and later BBC Radio 1, where he shared his passion for house, garage, and club music with a wide audience.

Through consistent gigs, collaborations, and radio work, Marvin Humes has carved out a respected position in the DJ industry. His ability to blend mainstream appeal with authentic dance culture has made him a prominent and enduring figure in the UK music and nightlife scene.

Marvin Humes on TV

Marvin Humes was on TV long before The X Factor and JLS fame, appearing in Holby City from 2000-2003. When he was 14, he appeared in a children’s programme called K-Club, which helped people with computers and how they work.

Marvin returned to the TV screens in 2013, when he co-presented ITV’s This Morning with his wife Rochelle Humes, the singer from girl band The Saturdays. The couple then became regular stand-in presenters until 2015.

From 2014-2017 Marvin Humes was co-presenter on BBC One’s The Voice, and from 2016, Humes has co-presented BBC’s Children in Need appeal with his wife Rochelle.

Since 2019, Marvin Humes and his wife have presented The Hit List, a music-based quiz show where pairs of contestants have to name as many hit songs and artists under pressure.

In 2020, Marvin made TV history by becoming the first ever man to present on ITV’s Loose Women, an episode that also had an all-man panel. In November 2023, Marvin Humes was a contestant on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, something he said he had always wanted to do but a challenge which terrified him.

Marvin Humes and Charity

JLS have a strong commitment to charity and raising money for good causes, and created The JLS Foundation, which raises money for six charities: Cancer Research UK, Rays of Sunshine, Brook, Childline, BeatBullying and the MS Society.

Despite the band’s split, the foundation still continued to function, and Marvin Humes, along with the other members of the band, remained committed to continuing the foundation.

All sales from the JLS number hit single “Love You More” went to Children In Need. The band performed at the Children In Need Rocks Manchester concert in 2012 and the following year Marvin and the other three band members appeared on Children In Need, singing a medley of songs on the EastEnders set.

They have helped raise money for Comic Relief, starring in comedy sketches with both Miranda Hart and James Corden. The band visited Uganda for Sport Relief in 2012 and hosted a JLS Sing for Sport Relief concert.

Aside from JLS, Marvin worked with Marie Curie charity for terminally ill cancer patients and with his wife, Rochelle, worked with NSPCC to raise money for children.

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