'WE'RE HAVING A FULL-ON ESSEX CHRISTMAS!'

Olly Murs on new music, having two under two and festive plans

- WORDS: STEPHEN LENG

He's been in the public eye since 2009, but it's probably fair to say the past two years have been the toughest for Olly Murs - because he and his wife Amelia have got two children under two!

Their daughter Madison was born in April 2024, and in September of this year they welcomed their son Albert. However, when we caught up with the 41-year-old singer at the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards in London, he was still his upbeat, fun self. And he isn't making things any easier on himself, bringing out his latest album Knees Up last month. We caught up with the former X Factor star to find out how he's doing...

With a new baby and new music, how is life right now?

It’s a bit stressful, I’m not going to lie. It’s been an amazing year, really. I've celebrated 15 years in music [his debut single Please Don't Let Me Go went straight to No 1 in 2010].

That's wild!

It’s absolutely wild. Thinking back to my time on ITV in The X Factor in 2009... this year has been a real moment for me to reflect. Now I'm looking to the future, and trying to nurture and keep my babies alive - so trying to keep sane!