Olly Murs

Olly Murs

Get the latest news on Essex legend Olly Murs, 2009 The X Factor runner-up, singer of 'Heart Skips A Beat' and 2011 Jingle Bell Ball star.

Real Name: Oliver Stanley Murs
Born: 14 May 1984
Height: 5' 9" / 1.75 m
Star Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Witham, Essex, England
Hometown: London, England

Did you know?

  • Until he was injured, Olly used to play football semi-professionally for Witham Town.
  • His audition piece for The X Factor 2009 was Stevie Wonder's 'Superstition'.
  • He duetted with Robbie Williams in The X Factor final but lost out to Joe McElderry.
  • His 2011 No.1 single 'Heart Skips A Beat' features rap duo Rizzle Kicks.
  • in 2011 Olly returned to The X Factor to present spin-off show The Xtra Factor with Caroline Flack.
  • Olly Murs played day one of the 2011 Jingle Bell Ball. Watch his live performance of 'Heart Skips A Beat'.

First Single: Please Don't Let Me Go
First Album: Olly Murs
First Big Top 40 No.1: Please Don't Let Me Go

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