Aston Merrygold Biography: Net Worth, Age, Parents, Height, Girlfriend, Songs, Siblings

Aston Merrygold is an English singer, dancer, and television personality, born July 13, 1988, in Peterborough, England.

He rose to fame in 2008 as a founding member of JLS, the British boyband that placed second on The X Factor before going on to become one of the UK’s biggest pop acts, scoring multiple number-one singles and albums.

Known for his sharp dance moves and smooth vocals, he was widely regarded as the group’s standout performer until JLS disbanded in 2013, and has since occasionally reunited for tours and one-off projects.

Beyond music, Merrygold has built a steady career in British television, appearing on major competition shows that showcased his dancing skills and helped him maintain a strong public profile outside the group. He has also pursued solo music projects since JLS‘s hiatus.

His net worth sits at an estimated $5 million-$10 million, built from his music career with JLS, solo ventures, and television work.

Aston Merrygold
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Aston Iain Merrygold
Stage Name:	Aston Merrygold
Born:	February 13, 1988 (age 38 years old)
Place of Birth:	Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England
Nationality:	British
Ethnicity:	Jamaican, Anglo-Irish
Education:	Jack Hunt School, Peterborough
Height:	5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Siobhan Merrygold, Orjan Merrygold
Siblings:	Courtney Merrygold, Conor Merrygold
Spouse:	Sarah Louise Merrygold
Relationship:	Sarah Louise Merrygold
Children:	Grayson Jax Merrygold, Macaulay Shay Merrygold, Riley Skye Merrygold
Occupation:	Singer, Dancer, Television Personality, Actor
Net Worth:	$5 million-$10 million

Early Life & Education

Aston Iain Merrygold was born on February 13, 1988, in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.

He is English and was raised in the Christian faith, the predominant religion in England.

His father is Jamaican, and his mother is Anglo-Irish; the two separated when Merrygold was young. He was raised in Peterborough by his mother, Siobhan Merrygold, and his stepfather, Orjan Merrygold.

Merrygold is one of seven children. He has a sister, Courtney Merrygold, and five brothers, including his half-brother, Conor Merrygold.

He attended Jack Hunt School in Peterborough, enrolling between 1999 and 2004, where he was an enthusiastic performer in school productions and also played football for England in the European Youth Games.

Career

Aston Merrygold showed an early pull toward performing, taking part in school productions while balancing football, a sport he played at a competitive level for England in the European Youth Games.

In 2002, he entered the talent show Stars in Their Eyes, performing as Michael Jackson with a rendition of "Rockin’ Robin” and finishing in second place.

After leaving school in 2004, he took a job as an entertainer at Pop Star Studios in Fletton, Peterborough, before landing a role in the ITV children’s programme Fun Song Factory alongside presenter Laura Hamilton.

His path to pop stardom came through a childhood friendship with Marvin Humes, who had already joined a group called UFO, founded by Oritsé Williams. Humes encouraged Merrygold to audition, and he was recruited alongside JB Gill, after which the group rebranded as JLS.

In 2008, JLS auditioned for the fifth series of The X Factor, finishing as runners-up to Alexandra Burke. The exposure launched one of the UK’s most successful boy bands of the era, with the group signing to Epic Records and releasing four studio albums, JLS, Outta This World, Jukebox, and Evolution.

JLS scored five UK number-one singles, including “Beat Again” and “She Makes Me Wanna,” along with a number-one debut album, selling more than 10 million records worldwide before disbanding in 2013. The group later reunited in 2020 for further touring.

With JLS on hiatus, Merrygold moved into solo work and television. In 2013, he became a judge on the dance talent show Got to Dance. He signed with Warner Bros. Records in 2014 and worked toward a debut solo album titled Showstopper, which remains unreleased.

Its lead single, “Get Stupid,” arrived in July 2015, peaking at number 28 on the UK Singles Chart, number 10 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, and earning Platinum certification there.

He followed with further singles, including “I Ain’t Missing You,” “Show Me,” and “One Night in Paris,” before releasing a six-track EP, Precious, in April 2017, supported by its title single. He also released the single “Trudy” that same year and guest-presented an episode of The Playlist.

Merrygold has built a steady screen presence beyond music. In 2017, he competed on Strictly Come Dancing, partnered with professional dancer Janette Manrara, reaching the seventh week before a controversial elimination. He returned to reality competition in 2020 on The Masked Singer UK, performing as the Robin and finishing in third place, before coming back for a guest duet on the show in 2022.

His acting credits include a role in the CBBC series Almost Never and a part in the 2018 film Boogie Man, alongside Kush Khanna and Amy Jackson. He also made his voice acting debut in the Disney-Pixar animated film Elio.

Throughout his career, Merrygold has remained associated with JLS‘s charitable arm, The JLS Foundation, which supports causes including Cancer Research UK and Childline, and he has personally served as an ambassador for the anti-bullying charity BeatBullying.

Social Media

• Wikipedia: Aston Merrygold
• IMDb: Aston Merrygold
• Facebook: Aston Merrygold (@AstonMerrygoldMusic)
• YouTube: Aston Merrygold
• TikTok: @astonmerrygold

Personal Life

Aston Merrygold is 38 years old, having been born on February 13, 1988. He stands at 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m).

Merrygold met Sarah Louise Richards, a former JLS dancer, and the two began dating in 2012. The relationship developed over a decade before he proposed on Christmas Eve in 2017, shortly before the couple announced they were expecting their first child.

Richards gave birth to their first son, Grayson Jax Merrygold, on January 30, 2018, with a second son, Macaulay Shay Merrygold, following on June 5, 2020.

Merrygold and Richards married in September 2022 at Palm House in Liverpool’s Sefton Park, with JB Gill officiating the ceremony and Marvin Humes serving as a groomsman, alongside other JLS bandmates and guests including Oritsé Williams and his wife, Kazz Kumar.

In March 2024, the couple welcomed their third child, Riley Skye Merrygold.

Net Worth

Aston Merrygold‘s net worth sits at an estimated $5 million-$10 million, built primarily from his music career as a founding member of JLS, one of the UK’s most successful boy bands, which sold over 10 million records worldwide and scored five UK number-one singles.

Additional income comes from his solo music releases, television work, including appearances on Strictly Come Dancing and The Masked Singer UK, acting credits, and various endorsements and brand deals secured both during and after his time with the group.

Discography

Singles

• “Get Stupid” (2015)
• “Show Me” (2016)
• “I Ain’t Missing You” (2016)
• “Trudy” (2017)
• “Precious” (2017)
• “Money Maker” (featuring LunchMoney Lewis) (2016)
• “With a Little Help from My Friends” (NHS Voices charity single) (2018)

EPs

• Precious (2017)

Filmography

Movies

• Boogie Man (2018), alongside Kush Khanna and Amy Jackson
• Elio (Disney-Pixar, voice role) (2025)

TV Shows

• Fun Song Factory (2004)
• Got to Dance (2013), as judge
• Strictly Come Dancing (2017), partnered with Janette Manrara
• Almost Never (CBBC), as Jordan
• The Masked Singer UK (2020-2021, 2022 guest return), as the Robin
• The Playlist (2017), as guest presenter

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