Max George reveals how he knew Love Island's Laura Crane was 'perfect' for his 'Barcelona' video
The former Wanted singer has gone solo
Author: Emma DoddsPublished 3rd Aug 2018 Last updated 3rd Aug 2018
Former The Wanted singer Max George may have only released his music video for his debut solo single 'Barcelona' two weeks ago, but it's already had nearly half a million views on YouTube. Although the song is, of course, fantastic, there's another reason that the video could have had such a huge draw - it starred a Love Island cast member!
Love Island star Laura Crane was a late addition to the show, entering the villa as one of the new members around three weeks before the end of the show - but she certainly made her mark, and came out of the villa with a beau, Jack Fowler.
But before all of that, she was the star of the show in the 'Barcelona' music video, playing Max's American love interest who he's desperate to see more of, but sadly goes back home to California.
WATCH: Max George - Barcelona (Official Video)
Max has now opened up in an interview with Christine Lampard on Lorraine this morning about how he tracked Laura down - and how he knew she was the perfect fit for his video.
He said, "When we were coming up with the concept of the video, I wanted a girl in it that had something about her, she could do something really cool. Surfing, I saw a video of her and was like, ‘Laura’s perfect’.
"She’s the star of the video, I didn’t have to do anything. She just literally took over and did it for me. She was great."
Check out which Love Island couples are still together...
Series One: Cally Jane Beech and Luis Morrison
The only surviving couple from Love Island series one is Cally Jane Beech and Luis Morrison.
After finding love on the show, Cally and Luis announced they were expecting their first child together and later welcomed their daughter Vienna Morrison-Beech.
Max George reveals how he knew Love Island's Laura Crane was 'perfect' for his 'Barcelona' video
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Series Three: Jamie Jewitt and Camilla Thurlow
The loved up couple have since traveled the world together on charity missions... can they get any better?!
Series Two: Nathan Massey and Cara de la Hoyde
The couple later welcomed a baby boy called Freddie in December 2016.
Sharing the happy news on social media, Nathan wrote, 'The day has finally come !!!! Myself and @cara_delahoyde have become parents to our beautiful baby boy !!! Massive hats off to Cara Who delivered our boy safely !!!!! #thenextchapter 💙👶🏼sic
Series Two: Nathan Massey and Cara de la Hoyde
Nathan Massey and Cara de la Hoyde are the only Love Island winners to have remained together!
Despite splitting for a number of months in 2017, the couple rekindled their romance when Cara discovered she was expecting the couple's first child.
Series Two: Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen
It took her a while, but Olivia Buckland finally found her man during Love Island season 2.
After leaving the villa together when they finished in second place behind Cara and Nathan, the couple haven't looked back!
Series Two: Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen
Just a few months after leaving the famous villa, Alex popped the question to Olivia during a romantic trip to New York.
The couple are now planning their wedding! 👰
Series Three: Dom Lever and Jess Shears
Despite the public thinking their relationship was just a 'joke', Jess Shears and Dom Lever have defied the odds and are one of the two couples still together from last year's Love Island.
Despite all of the drama with Jess and 'Muggy Mike', Dom proposed to his girlfriend in September 2016.
Series Three: Dom Lever and Jess Shears
The couple have cashed in on promotional shoots together, appearances, and even got 'married' on Good Morning Britain on Valentine's Day.
Despite the 'fake wedding', Jess and Dom are set to be planning their real wedding for later this year!
Series Three: Jamie Jewitt and Camilla Thurlow
The nation fell in love with Prince Harry's ex-girlfriend Camilla Thurlow in 2017. And after she had her heartbroken by a number of different men in the villa, model Jamie Jewitt arrived and swept Camilla off her feet.
After enjoying time together outside of the show and meeting each other's families, the couple are living happily ever after.
Series Three: Jamie Jewitt and Camilla Thurlow
The loved up couple have since traveled the world together on charity missions... can they get any better?!
Series Two: Nathan Massey and Cara de la Hoyde
The couple later welcomed a baby boy called Freddie in December 2016.
Sharing the happy news on social media, Nathan wrote, 'The day has finally come !!!! Myself and @cara_delahoyde have become parents to our beautiful baby boy !!! Massive hats off to Cara Who delivered our boy safely !!!!! #thenextchapter 💙👶🏼sic
Series Two: Nathan Massey and Cara de la Hoyde
Nathan Massey and Cara de la Hoyde are the only Love Island winners to have remained together!
Despite splitting for a number of months in 2017, the couple rekindled their romance when Cara discovered she was expecting the couple's first child.
Series Two: Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen
It took her a while, but Olivia Buckland finally found her man during Love Island season 2.
After leaving the villa together when they finished in second place behind Cara and Nathan, the couple haven't looked back!
Series Two: Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen
Just a few months after leaving the famous villa, Alex popped the question to Olivia during a romantic trip to New York.
The couple are now planning their wedding! 👰
Series Three: Dom Lever and Jess Shears
Despite the public thinking their relationship was just a 'joke', Jess Shears and Dom Lever have defied the odds and are one of the two couples still together from last year's Love Island.
Despite all of the drama with Jess and 'Muggy Mike', Dom proposed to his girlfriend in September 2016.
Series Three: Dom Lever and Jess Shears
The couple have cashed in on promotional shoots together, appearances, and even got 'married' on Good Morning Britain on Valentine's Day.
Despite the 'fake wedding', Jess and Dom are set to be planning their real wedding for later this year!
Series Three: Jamie Jewitt and Camilla Thurlow
The nation fell in love with Prince Harry's ex-girlfriend Camilla Thurlow in 2017. And after she had her heartbroken by a number of different men in the villa, model Jamie Jewitt arrived and swept Camilla off her feet.
After enjoying time together outside of the show and meeting each other's families, the couple are living happily ever after.
Series Three: Jamie Jewitt and Camilla Thurlow
The loved up couple have since traveled the world together on charity missions... can they get any better?!
He even admitted that he'd gotten hooked on the show after meeting her, saying, "It was only about two weeks ago I got a text saying Laura’s going on Love Island tonight. I started tuning in after that – now I get why everyone loves it! She was lovely."
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You can hear Max's song on the Northsound 1 playlist.
