Emotional Max George fights tears as he achieves late Tom Parker's 'dying wish'

15 August 2023 , 11:40

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Max George and his late pal Tom Parker were in The Wanted together (Image: INSTAGRAM)

In an emotionally charged episode of Tipping Point: Lucky Stars, Max George from The Wanted fought back tears as he fulfilled the 'dying wish' of his late bandmate, Tom Parker.

The episode of the ITV gameshow saw a face-off between Max, Loose Women panellist Linda Robson, and Labour MP Jess Phillips, all vying for the £20,000 jackpot to benefit their chosen charities. After amassing a respectable £6,900, Max chose to secure his winnings rather than gamble it all for the chance at the grand prize. In conversation with host Ben Shephard, Max affirmed, "I am happy with that. That was the right decision."

When asked about the charity set to receive his winnings, Max revealed, with palpable emotion, "It is going to the Brain Tumour Charity. My very, very close friend, Tom, passed away recently from a brain tumour, and theyre at the forefront of brain tumour research."

Max continued, expressing gratitude towards the show's host, "And also, Ben, I want to say thank you to you because I asked you a while ago if we could get Tom on the show, and thats why I'm here today. So thanks to you. I'm really, really happy with that."

The Wanted's Tom Parker passed away last year (Getty Images for PCA)

Shephard responded warmly, "Im really thrilled that you got to come and play in his memory. I remember what a great guy he was, and he loved the show, so I am chuffed to bits you could be here for him."

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In a heartwarming gesture, Max revealed that a generous sum of £6,900 will significantly aid the charity. This revelation follows his recent discussion about a potential reunion of The Wanted during an interview with Christine Lampard on Lorraine.

The Wanted, who last toured in 2022, were hit by tragedy just days after their final show in Liverpool when band member Tom tragically passed away. In his memory, they released a special version of their emotional hit Gold Forever, marking their last release to date.

However, a year later, it seems that the band, comprising Max, Siva Kaneswaran, Nathan Sykes, and Jay McGuiness, might be gearing up for a comeback.

Max shared a conversation he had with Siva, saying: "I bumped into Siva in the hallway back here, I didn't know he was here. He was like, 'are we going to have a go at any point back with The Wanted, are you thinking about it?'

"I was like, 'mate I've been thinking about it for the last 10 years'. I have been doing nothing but. Hopefully, maybe next year."

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Amy Denman