Aston Merrygold reveals JLS’ iconic condoms came out for epic prank at bandmate Marvin Humes’ stag do
metro.co.ukJLS star Aston Merrygold, 34, on starring in the theatre version of 1980s dance film Footloose, why he hasn’t kept any JLS-branded condoms and how he got over the disappointment of being voted off Strictly.I was four when it came out and around 11 when I first saw it.
I loved dancing as a kid and I remember being fascinated. It’s a really clever story – Ren moves to an American Midwest town where they’ve made dancing and rock music illegal.It’s definitely one of my favourite stories and I based the music video for my song Show Me on it.I’m Willard – he’s a lovable comedy part and he gets the one-liners.
He’s ridiculously fun to play. He doesn’t realise he’s the butt of the joke sometimes but he’s like a loyal puppy and very protective of his family and friends.The director said to me, ‘Your singing is good but can you just be a little bit more out of step with your dancing?’ I have to remember to do everything off time, which goes against everything I’ve spent my whole life doing!
It was difficult at first but it was actually a lot of fun to add the comedic value.We’ve always said the door is open. We did a tour last year and released an album.
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