Max George sparks concern among fans as he pulls out of upcoming play The Syndicate last minute due to 'personal reasons'
Max George sparked concern among fans after he revealed he has pulled out of his upcoming play due to ‘personal reasons’.
The Wanted star, 35, who was due to star in The Syndicate alongside Brooke Vincent, 31, next month, took to Instagram on Saturday afternoon to post a statement to his fans.
He wrote: ‘Hey everyone. Really gutted but for personal reasons I won’t be taking part in “The Syndicate”.
‘It’s gonna be an amazing show and I wish Gaynor and all the cast all the luck in the world. I’ll be there to cheer you all on once I’m feeling better! MG’ He concluded.
However, the statement comes after fans of Max noticed that he was missing from the latest promo for the play.
Max George sparked concern among fans after he revealed he has pulled out of his upcoming play due to ‘personal reasons’
One fan questioned ‘Is it true Max is very poorly and won’t be performing?’
A second added ‘Is Max not doing it anymore?’
While a third questioned ‘What about Max we have not been told nothing about Max.’
After releasing his statement on social media, fans rushed to Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter) to express their concern and wish the star well.
One fan expressed their devastation by saying: ‘I’m absolutely devastated @MaxGeorge has come out of The Syndicate show. He was the only reason we had booked tickets. But I hope he is okay. Sending all my love and support to you Max. Hope you get well soon.’
A second added:’Can’t believe Max George has pulled out only reason I was going.’
While a third fan wished him well by adding: ‘Get well soon honeyyyyy.’
MailOnline has contacted Max’s representatives for comment.
The Wanted hunk, 35, who was due to star in The Syndicate alongside Brooke Vincent, 31, next month, took to his Instagram on Saturday afternoon to post a statement to his fans
The statement comes after the singer was set to star in the play as a supermarket assistant named Jamie alongside former Coronation Street actress Brooke who would have played his sister-in-law Amy.
The comedy-drama is based on the hit BBC One series, The Syndicate, which tells the story of five supermarket workers whose lottery syndicate numbers come in, just as their jobs and livelihoods are under threat.
It’s the final play created by legendary writer Kay Mellor, who was also behind Fat Friends, and also stars former Emmerdale favourite Samantha Giles, 52, as Denise, and is directed by ex-soap star Gaynor Faye, Kay’s daughter.
The production would have been Max’s first foray into acting since his 2015 appearance in the US series Glee.
Speaking about his new role at the time, Max said: ‘I’m delighted that my stage debut role is in The Syndicate.
‘I’m such a huge fan of Kay’s work and it’s an honour to be part of this world premiere tour. I feel like I’ve won the lottery.’
After releasing his statement on social media, fans rushed to Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter) to express their concern and wish the star well
Aside from playing a pivotal role in boyband The Wanted’s success, Max boosted his profile in recent years by starring in a succession of reality shows.
He appeared on the 2020 series of Strictly Come Dancing, finishing ninth alongside partner Dianne Buswell, before competing in the 2022 ITV series The Games and Channel 4’s Scared of the Dark last year.
The year after he performed on Strictly, Max was invited on the dance show’s nationwide tour which was when he struck up a romance with co-star Maisie Smith and the pair now live together in Manchester.
In 2022, he was forced to defend their 13 age gap, telling Hello!: ‘It never enters my mind. Maisie has already done so many things that I’m in awe of – I look up to her.’
The interview comes before Max hugely impressed in his audition for The Syndicate, which will kick off on the 11th of April in Richmond Theatre and run for 14 weeks, according to Gaynor, 52, who has sung her praises for the show’s cast.
She said: ‘I’m thrilled to welcome these three super talented actors to the UK tour of The Syndicate.
However, the statement comes after fans of Max noticed that he was missing from the latest promo for the play and began to question if he would still be performing
‘I’ve worked with Sam a lot over the years and she’s great fun and a brilliant comedy actor, who’s perfect for the role of Denise.
‘Brooke is also a wonderful actor with a huge heart, we first met through our charity work for When You Wish Upon A Star and I know she’s going to be a fantastic, feisty Amy. Max blew us away in his audition, he’s a natural and born to play Jamie.
‘I know that my mum would be delighted with the brilliant cast we have assembled so far and I can’t wait for you all to see them in action.’
Brooke added: ‘I am so excited to be back on stage and thrilled to be working with Gaynor on The Syndicate. Kay was such a legend and the TV series was brilliant.
‘She has written a brilliantly vibrant character in Amy and I can’t wait to get on the road and get my teeth into the role on stage.’