James "Jay" McGuiness (born 24 July 1990) is a British singer, songwriter and dancer, best known as a vocalist with boy band The Wanted. He performed his first solo show in September 2014.
Early Life (Childhood)James "Jay" McGuiness, born on July 24, 1990, grew up in Nottinghamshire, England. He attended Charlotte Hamilton School of Dance as a teenager. He attended the prestigious Midlands Academy of Dance and Drama in Carlton near Nottingham.
Interesting FactsMcGuiness first joined Nathan Sykes as a member of The Wanted in 2009. He has helped The Wanted released the chart-topping albums The Wanted and Battleground. He can play the drums.
Personal LifeTalking about Jay McGuiness personal life, he is single, not in any affairs or dating with anyone. He told the U.K.'s Fabulous magazine that "Having a relationship at all is difficult, and travelling makes it harder." He is an avid animal lover, owns a lizard.
NETWORTH And ACHIEVEMENTMcGuiness is a vegetarian and was named PETA's Sexiest Male Vegetarian in 2013. He won the reality competition Strictly Come Dancing alongside professional dancer Aliona Vilani in 2015.