Aston

NAME: ASTON MERRYGOLD, 20
OCCUPATION: SINGER
LOCATION: PETERBOROUGH

Aston grew up in Peterborough dreamed of being a footballer. At secondary school, he represented England for the European Youth Games in 2004 but soon after discovered he had a nerve disorder in his left foot and had to give up sport.

When Aston was 14, his mother applied for him enter Kids Stars in their Eyes and appeared as Michael Jackson in 2002 singing Rockin’ Robin. Aston performed in all of his school productions and after finishing school in 2004, he was cast in a new TV show called Fun Song Factory.

Aston met Marvin whilst auditioning for a TV advert. Since joining the band, Aston moved to London to make rehearsing easier.