Max George to announce shock retirement from music?
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Sad news for George fans. Speculation had been rife that Wanted lead singer will announce his retirement from music, at age 37, with immediate effect.
UPDATE 16/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Being a singer isn't fun anymore
“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a singer just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.
#ThankYouMax
For a little while on Thursday evening, #ThankYouMax was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.
“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouMax.”
— @DesireePlum, 15 Jan 2026
“Didn't Max George retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 15 Jan 2026
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