Johnny Shentall Explained

Johnny Shentall
Background:solo_singer
Birth Name:John George Shentall
Birth Date:3 September 1978
Birth Place:Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Instrument:Vocals
Genre:Pop, dance
Occupation:Singer
Years Active:2000–2002 (as singer)
2008 (reality)
Label:MCA Music, Polydor
Associated Acts:Boom!, Hear'Say

John George Shentall (born 3 September 1978) is a British pop singer. He was a member of the pop group Boom! before joining another pop group, Hear'Say in 2002. He is married to Steps band member Lisa Scott-Lee.

Career

Shentall first became a member of the short-lived pop group Boom! in 2000. They had one hit single, "Falling", in January 2001.[1] In early 2002, Shentall joined the pop group Hear'Say, replacing Kym Marsh after winning auditions. Hear'Say disbanded later that year.

Musicals

Shentall has worked in musical theatre, including performing in 2006 as Chuck Cranston in Footloose at the Novello Theatre in London's West End,[2] and as Hip Hopper and understudy Greaseball in Starlight Express.[3]

Television

He was one of the celebrities who took part in ITV2's CelebAir.[4] His wife, Lisa Scott-Lee, also participated. They were both 'sacked' on 2 October 2008 in a double elimination after abandoning their duties as cabin crew to go clubbing in Ibiza, where they were at the time.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: O’Brien. Jon. 2015-03-30. 15 random pop comebacks that NEED to happen. 2020-09-17. Metro. en.
  2. News: Michael Howe replaces David Essex as the Rev Shaw Moore in Footloose from 11 Sep 2006 . 15 January 2025 . London Theatre . 8 June 2016.
  3. News: Starlight Express @ Opera House . 15 January 2025 . Manchester Evening News . 4 November 2004.
  4. News: Now boarding, the CelebAir crew . 15 January 2025 . Manchester Evening News . 19 April 2010.