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Wesley Nelson (born 18 March 1998) is an English singer and television personality. In 2018, he appeared in the fourth series of the ITV2 reality series Love Island, and has since competed on Dancing on Ice, The X Factor: Celebrity and Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, as well as winning The Games.

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Career

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In 2018, Nelson became a contestant on the fourth series of the ITV2 dating reality series Love Island. He, alongside reality star Megan Barton-Hanson, reached the final and finished in fourth place.[3] In January 2019, Nelson participated in the eleventh series of Dancing on Ice. He was partnered with Vanessa Bauer, and finished as runner-up.[4] In October 2019, he competed in The X Factor: Celebrity as part of a group called No Love Lost, composed of former Love Island stars Samira Mighty, Zara McDermott and Eyal Booker.[5][6]

In August 2020, Nelson announced that he had signed a solo record deal with EMI Records.[7] On 17 September 2020, he released his debut single, "See Nobody", with Hardy Caprio.[8] On 1 April 2021, he released the single, "Nice to Meet Ya" featuring Yxng Bane.[9] In May 2022, Nelson won the ITV revival series of the celebrity athletics competition The Games.

Filmography

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As himself
Year Title Notes
2018 Love Island Contestant; Series 4
2019 Dancing on Ice Contestant; Series 11
2019 8 Out of 10 Cats Guest panellist
2019 The Crystal Maze 1 episode
2019 The X Factor: Celebrity Contestant
2019 Sink or Swim Contestant
2019 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 1 episode
2021 Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins Contestant
2022 The Games Contestant

Discography

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Singles

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As lead artist

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Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[10]
GER
[11]
IRE
[12]
"See Nobody"
(with Hardy Caprio)[8]
2020 3 9 Non-album singles
"Nice to Meet Ya"
(featuring Yxng Bane)[9]
2021 33 5 63
"Say Nothing"[14]
"Habits"
(with Ayo Beatz)
"Fly Away"
(with French Montana)
2022
"Message from My Ex" / "3 Words (Message to My Ex)"
"Forever" 2023
"Good Part"
(with Deeps)
"Abracadabra"
(featuring Craig David)
2024 37 55
[15]
"Barcelona"
(with Billen Ted)
"Yellow"
"—" denotes items which were not released in that country or failed to chart.
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Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[16]
IRE
[12]
"Drive"
(Clean Bandit and Topic featuring Wes Nelson)
2021 17 30 Non-album single
"—" denotes items which were not released in that country or failed to chart.

Personal life

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Nelson is the brother of professional footballer Curtis Nelson.[17]

See also

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Wes Nelson (born Wesley Nelson on 18 March 1998) is an English , and television personality who rose to prominence as a contestant on the fourth series of the reality show Love Island in 2018. Born in , , he initially pursued a career in , earning a degree from Newcastle College and working as an electrical and nuclear systems design engineer before entering the entertainment industry. Nelson's breakthrough came on Love Island, where he entered on day one and reached the final, finishing in fourth place alongside partner Megan Barton-Hanson, with whom he briefly dated after the show. Following his reality TV debut, he expanded his media presence by competing as a runner-up on the eleventh series of in 2019, participating in that same year, and winning the sports-based reality competition The Games in May 2022. His television appearances also include guest spots on shows such as Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins (2021), (2019), and Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2019). Transitioning to music, Nelson signed with in August 2020 under and released his debut single "See Nobody" in September 2020, which peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart and earned a BPI certification in February 2021. He founded his own label, Foot Down Records, and signed a distribution deal with UK in April 2024, leading to further releases including "Tell Me" (November 2021), a collaboration "Fly Away" with (July 2022), "ABRACADABRA" with (February 2024), "Barcelona" (August 2024), "Yellow" (December 2024), and "I'll Wait" (July 2025). Notable milestones in his music career include supporting on their UK tour in November 2022 and surpassing 100 million streams for his track "Nice To Meet Ya" on by July 2022. On a personal note, Nelson stands at 6 feet 2 inches tall and has a brother, , who is a professional footballer for Derby County. His past relationships include (2018–2019), (2019–2020), and Lucciana Beatriz Beynon (2021–2022).

Early life

Upbringing

Wesley Nelson was born on 18 March 1998 in , , . He grew up in a suburban family environment, the younger brother of professional footballer , with his father working as an engineer and his mother employed at a university. Descended from both English and Jamaican heritage, Nelson has described himself as mixed-race, noting that he was the only individual of mixed in his school year, which shaped his early experiences in a predominantly non-multicultural setting. Nelson's childhood was marked by a supportive dynamic that encouraged his diverse interests, including an early passion for music that began around age three when he would perform songs using a karaoke machine for his relatives. He credits R&B as a foundational influence during his formative years, alongside artists such as , whose vocal style and performances left a lasting impact. This affinity for music led him to introduce multicultural sounds to his school peers, fostering his initial exposure to through informal activities and performances. His upbringing emphasized a balanced, positive home life that nurtured these creative pursuits alongside academic and athletic endeavors.

Education and early career

Nelson attended secondary school, where he excelled academically, earning 14 GCSEs and four A-levels in science-related subjects including mathematics, physics, product design, and physical education. Following his secondary education, he enrolled at Newcastle College to study electrical engineering. In his early career, Nelson worked as a nuclear systems design engineer, focusing on the integration of chemical and electrical systems for applications; he held this position while beginning his studies at . By 2018, amid his first year at and with a growing following centered on his fitness and sports interests—such as semi-professional football and Muay Thai kickboxing—Nelson chose to leave and pursue opportunities, auditioning successfully for the reality series Love Island.

Television career

Love Island

Wes Nelson entered the fourth series of the reality show Love Island as an original islander on Day 1, which aired on 4 June 2018. The 20-year-old from was initially coupled with Scottish Laura Anderson during the opening public vote, forming an early connection marked by age-gap banter and shared interests. Their partnership lasted until the post-Casa Amor recoupling around Day 30, when Wes, having returned from Casa Amor alone, remained single after Megan Barton-Hanson (who had entered as a bombshell on Day 8) chose new islander Alex Miller. Following Alex Miller's dumping shortly after, Wes and Megan coupled up, sparking villa drama and public backlash over the shift. Throughout the series, Nelson and Barton-Hanson navigated challenges such as the "Snog, Marry, Pie" game, which highlighted tensions with other islanders, and public votes that tested their compatibility amid accusations of gameplay. Key episodes included heated arguments during scenes. Their relationship endured to the final on 30 July 2018, where they placed fourth behind winners and Jack Fincham, runners-up and Paul Knops, and third-place Josh Denzel and Kaz Crossley, as determined by viewer votes. Nelson's participation catapulted his public profile, with his Instagram following surging from under 10,000 pre-show to over 1.5 million within months, driven by viral clips of villa drama and fan engagement. This exposure led to immediate media deals, including brand endorsements and management contracts that positioned him as an influencer, contributing to his reported status by age 21 through savvy investments and appearances.

Other appearances

Following his appearance on Love Island, Wes Nelson competed in the eleventh series of in 2019, where he was partnered with professional skater Vanessa Bauer. The pair advanced to the final, earning high scores including a perfect 10 from judge , and finished as runners-up behind winner James Jordan. Their performances were noted for strong chemistry and technical progress, with Nelson sustaining a hand injury during rehearsals but continuing to the end. In October 2019, Nelson joined : Celebrity as part of the supergroup No Love Lost, alongside fellow Love Island alumni , Samira Mighty, and . The group performed covers of songs like ' "In My Blood" during auditions and advanced to the judges' houses stage before being eliminated. Nelson made several guest appearances on panel and variety shows in the years following. In May 2019, he served as a guest panellist on 8 Out of 10 Cats, discussing Love Island slang and experiences alongside Scarlett Moffatt and Rosie Jones. That July, he participated in a celebrity special of The Crystal Maze for Stand Up to Cancer, teaming with Sunetra Sarker, Matthew Wright, Nikki Sanderson, and Ann Widdecombe to solve puzzles across zones. He appeared as a guest on Loose Women multiple times in 2019, addressing his Dancing on Ice journey and personal relationships. In November 2020, Nelson joined Celebrity Juice for an episode hosted by Keith Lemon, competing in games with Joe Swash, Chloe Sims, Pete Wicks, and Jimmy Carr. Later competitions included Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins in 2021, where Nelson underwent intense military training in , later revealing he feared for his life during hypothermia-inducing challenges but valued the mental resilience gained. He won The Games, an Olympic-style sports event for celebrities, in May 2022. In February 2024, Nelson made a on Love Island All Stars to perform "" alongside . In 2025, Nelson returned to the Love Island villa set for a reunion with former co-stars including , describing the visit as a monumental experience, and attended related events celebrating the show's legacy.

Music career

Debut and breakthrough

Following his exposure on Love Island in 2018, Wes Nelson pursued a professional music career, signing a record deal with and its subsidiary in August 2020. Nelson's debut single, "See Nobody," featuring rapper , was released on September 17, 2020, and marked his entry into the UK music scene. The track, produced by Ayo Beatz, quickly gained traction through viral usage and radio play, debuting at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart and spending nine weeks in the top 40. It was later certified by the (BPI) for sales exceeding 600,000 units in the UK. This collaboration highlighted Nelson's blend of R&B and pop influences, establishing him as an emerging artist in the British urban music landscape. "See Nobody" has amassed over 76 million streams on as of 2025. Building on this momentum, Nelson released "Nice to Meet Ya" featuring on April 1, 2021, which became his first track to achieve significant international success. The peaked at number 33 on the UK Singles Chart but reached higher positions abroad, including number 5 in and entries on charts in Ireland, , and the —totaling appearances on five international charts. Certified Silver by the BPI, it underscored Nelson's growing appeal in and contributed to his early catalog's conceptual focus on confident, upbeat anthems about new beginnings. These foundational releases propelled Nelson's streaming numbers, with his overall early output accumulating hundreds of millions of global plays. In 2023, he embarked on his first headlining tour across the UK and Ireland, performing to sold-out crowds and solidifying his live presence.

Recent developments

Following his initial breakthrough singles, Wes Nelson continued to build his music career through high-profile collaborations starting in 2021. That year, he featured on "Drive" by Clean Bandit and Topic, a dance-pop track that highlighted his vocal versatility over upbeat electronic production. In November 2021, he collaborated on "Tell Me" with Steel Banglez, Clean Bandit, Stefflon Don, and Unknown T. In July 2022, Nelson released "Fly Away" with French Montana. In April 2024, Nelson founded his own label, Foot Down Records, and signed a distribution deal with Sony Music . Later that year, he teamed up with on "," blending smooth R&B melodies with garage influences, which showcased his growing comfort in fusing contemporary sounds with nostalgic elements. He released his solo single "" on December 31, 2024, a reflective pop-R&B track evoking themes of and , marking a personal milestone in his catalog. In March 2025, he followed with "Yellow, Pt. 2." Nelson's artistic evolution became evident in his 2025 output, particularly with the release of "" on August 8, which introduced a shift toward roots-inspired R&B. The track incorporates elements and a stripped-back , drawing on introspective about enduring love, diverging from his earlier high-energy tracks to emphasize emotional depth and organic production. This release represented a maturation in his sound, influenced by a broader palette including R&B, , and rhythms, as he recalibrated his style to prioritize authenticity over commercial trends. By November 2025, Nelson's discography had garnered over 463 million streams on alone, reflecting sustained global listener engagement across platforms. He expanded into live performances during this period, including headline shows at in November 2024 and a slot at Summer Series in 2025, alongside festival appearances like South Facing: Flackstock, which allowed him to connect directly with fans through energetic sets blending his hits with newer material. His work has earned recognition in the industry, including a 2021 MOBO Award nomination for Best Newcomer, underscoring his impact in the UK music scene.

Discography

Singles as lead artist

Wes Nelson's singles as lead artist primarily emerged following his television fame, blending R&B, pop, and elements. His debut single marked a breakthrough, achieving significant commercial success, while subsequent releases have maintained a presence on streaming platforms and mid-tier chart positions. Overall, his lead singles have garnered certifications totaling over one million units in the UK, with "See Nobody" standing out as his highest-charting and most certified track. The following table lists his key singles as lead artist, including release details, chart performance, and certifications where applicable:
TitleFeatured Artist(s)Release YearPeak UK PositionCertification (BPI)
See Nobody20203Platinum
Nice to Meet Ya202133Silver
Good PartDeeps202329
Abracadabra202437
Yellow202466
I'll Wait202598
"See Nobody," released in September 2020, became Nelson's breakout hit, spending 24 weeks on the UK Singles Chart and accumulating over 70 million global streams by 2021, driven by its infectious summer vibe and viral traction. "Nice to Meet Ya," issued in April 2021, followed as a follow-up emphasizing personal introductions and relationships, reaching 12 weeks on the chart despite a lower peak, and later earning Silver status for 200,000 units. In 2023, "Good Part" with Deeps offered a collaborative R&B track exploring emotional vulnerability, peaking at 29 on the UK Singles Chart and gaining traction through lyric videos and streaming. "Abracadabra," featuring in early 2024, infused garage influences and topped alternative charts like the Big Top 40 while hitting #37 officially. Nelson released "Yellow," a heartfelt ballad about love, on December 31, 2024, debuting at #66 on the UK Singles Chart amid strong performance and over 60,000 weekly streams as of January 2025. Later, "" in August 2025 continued the romantic theme, peaking at #98 with initial streaming figures exceeding 78,000 weekly plays as of September 2025, reflecting sustained fan engagement. Wes Nelson has collaborated as a featured artist on several singles, blending his R&B and pop style with electronic and hip-hop elements from established acts. These appearances have helped expand his reach beyond lead releases, highlighting his vocal contributions in high-energy tracks. A standout collaboration is "Drive" by Clean Bandit and Topic, released on July 30, 2021, where Nelson provided the lead vocals. The track peaked at number 17 on the UK Singles Chart and garnered international success, entering charts in countries including Germany (number 25 on the German Single Charts) and the Netherlands. It has accumulated over 144 million streams on Spotify as of November 2025. In 2022, Nelson featured alongside on "Fly Away," a summery hip-hop-infused track that emphasized themes of escape and romance. Released on , the single received positive reception for its catchy and cross-genre appeal, though it did not chart highly in major territories. The collaboration marked Nelson's entry into international hip-hop circles, with the song amassing millions of streams globally. Nelson featured on "Abracadabra, Pt. 2" by Craig David in 2024, a sequel to their earlier joint effort that incorporated garage and dance influences produced in collaboration with elements reminiscent of Steel Banglez's style. Released on March 15, the track did not enter the Official UK Singles Chart Top 100 but earned airplay on radio stations focused on urban and dance music and peaked at 71 on UK iTunes. It contributed to Nelson's growing catalog of nostalgic yet contemporary collaborations. More recently, in 2024, Nelson teamed up with production duo on "," a vibrant pop track evoking summer vibes and travel. Released on August 2, it debuted at number 66 on the iTunes chart and received certifications in select markets for digital sales. The single's upbeat production and Nelson's featured verses helped it gain traction on streaming platforms and , further demonstrating his adaptability in featured roles.
SingleLead Artist(s)YearUK PeakCertifications/Notes
"Drive"Clean Bandit & Topic202117Over 144 million Spotify streams as of November 2025; international charts in Europe
"Fly Away"French Montana (co-lead billing)2022Did not chartMillions of global streams; hip-hop crossover
"Abracadabra, Pt. 2"Craig David2024Did not chartRadio airplay success; sequel to prior collab; peaked at 71 on UK iTunes
"Barcelona"Billen Ted (co-lead billing)202466 (iTunes)Digital sales certifications; social media buzz
These featured singles have collectively contributed significantly to Nelson's streaming metrics, with "Drive" alone driving a substantial portion of his over 460 million total streams as of November 2025.

Personal life

Relationships

Nelson's entry into the public eye began with his participation in the fourth series of Love Island in 2018, where he initially coupled with , though their connection was short-lived as he soon recoupled with model Megan Barton-Hanson. Nelson and Barton-Hanson finished fourth on the show and continued dating after leaving the villa, moving in together and even adopting a pet , but their relationship ended in January 2019 following a public argument involving another contestant. Following his split from Barton-Hanson, Nelson began dating model Arabella Chi in the summer of 2019, making their relationship official in August and moving in together by November. Their on-off romance, marked by media attention, lasted about nine months before ending in April 2020, with Nelson citing the six-year age gap—he was 22 and Chi was 28—and growing apart during as key factors. In early 2022, Nelson confirmed his relationship with model Lucciana Beynon during a New Year's holiday in , describing her as the love of his life at the time. The pair dated for nearly two years before splitting in July 2022, primarily due to their demanding schedules amid Nelson's rising music career. Nelson has openly discussed the difficulties of under , revealing in 2021 that the pressure from media attention and had negatively impacted his , advising future reality stars to enter such environments in a strong emotional state. By 2020, he expressed frustration over lacking time for relationships due to his professional commitments. In early 2025, Nelson released the single "Yellow," inspired by his with a new girlfriend at a concert, signaling a more private but positive romantic chapter.

Public incidents and interests

In January 2025, Nelson was robbed on a train en route to when a thief stole his £8,500 bag containing personal items in a matter of seconds. He publicly expressed frustration over the incident, noting the bag held "everything important" and offering a reward for its return. This event marked the first of two thefts that year, highlighting his growing concerns about personal security in urban settings. The second robbery occurred in October 2025 in , where Nelson's golf bag and clubs were stolen, prompting a strong social media outburst about the city's declining safety. He stated, "I actually hate what has become. Twice in a year," reflecting broader frustrations with crime rates affecting public figures like himself. These incidents underscored his interest in as a personal , with the targeting equipment he regularly uses for leisure and social activities. Beyond recreational pursuits, Nelson has engaged in public events supporting causes, attending the Flackstock Festival in August 2025 to honor and raise awareness for related issues. His participation in such initiatives hints at a commitment to advocacy, aligning with his fitness-focused lifestyle that emphasizes personal well-being. Regarding fame's toll, Nelson has voiced apprehensions about privacy erosion and urban safety, suggesting these factors contribute to lifestyle strains, including in personal relationships, and prompting thoughts on potentially relocating from .

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