All of the TV shows you've seen Wes Nelson on
Following his performance in the Love Island: All Stars villa!
Before he started making serious waves in the music business, former nuclear systems design engineer Wes Nelson kick-started his career on reality TV, Love Island to be precise.
Although he's now released huge hits like 'Nice To Meet Ya', 'Say Nothing' and his latest single 'Abracadabra' with Craig David, Wes did the rounds on a number of reality tv shows, including The Games, which he only went and won!
If you think you recognise Wes, you've most likely seen him on a number of shows, including the below.
What TV shows has Wes Nelson been on?
Love Island - 2018
Wes found fame when he appeared on the fourth series of hit ITV2 dating show Love Island in 2018. Wes entered the villa on Day One and made it all the way to the final with his then-girlfriend Megan Barton-Hanson, with the pair finishing in fourth place.
At the start of the series, Wes was coupled up with Laura Anderson, but the pair uncoupled half-way through the show, with Megan later catching his eye.
Dancing On Ice - 2019
Following his stint on Love Island, Wes signed up to the 2019 series of Dancing On Ice, where he was paired with professional skater Vanessa Bauer.
It turned out Wes was pretty amazing on the ice, making it all the way to final and only losing out on the title to professional dancer James Jordan.
8 Out of 10 Cats - 2019
Wes was a guest panellist on popular Channel 4 show 8 Out of 10 Cats in 2019, appearing alongside Scarlett Moffatt, Harriet Kemsley and Rosie Jones.
As well as his fellow guests, Wes taught host Jimmy Carr and team captains Rob Beckett and Tom Allen some Love Island slang.
The Crystal Maze - 2019
Following the show's revival in 2017, Wes appeared on The Crystal Maze in 2019 alongside his team mates Nikki Sanderson, Sunetra Sarker, Matthew Wright and Ann Widdecombe.
The X Factor: Celebrity - 2019
Fans were given the first sight of Wes' amazing musical talents when he teamed up with his Love Island pals Eyal Booker, Zara McDermott and Samira Mighty on The X Factor: Celebrity in 2019.
The supergroup was called No Love Lost, and despite the group performing some original songs on the show, unfortunately they were voted out in week three.
The band split not long after the show finished, with Wes going on to pursue his solo career.
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip - 2019
Wes teamed up with fellow Love Island star Georgia Steel to appear on Celebrity Antiques Road Trip in 2019, alongside experts Izzie Balmer and Phil Serrell.
The pair were on the hunt for antiques in Yorkshire, before an auction took place in North Shields.
Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins - 2021
Wes put his mental and physical fitness to the test in 2021 when he signed up for brutal show Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.
Alongside both Alexandra Burke and Aled Davies, Wes made it to the end of the gruelling process, proving he has what it takes.
The Games
In May 2022, Wes took part in ITV's revival of The Games, where he competed in an Olympic-games style competition alongside celebs such as Ryan Thomas, Olivia Atwood and Kevin Clifton.
Wes was crowned the winner of the show after topping the leaderboard!
Love Island: All Stars
Wes joined Craig David as the pair performed their single 'Abracadabra' in the Love Island: All Stars villa!
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