The Wanted's Max George reveals he's had another heart scare and a 'rough day' in new update video...

Max George shared with fans that he experienced another scare with his heart as he provided an update from his hospital room on Friday night, mentioning that he had a challenging day.

This follows the singer's announcement that he will be in the hospital for Christmas to have heart surgery, which he shared with his fans on Thursday.

In a recent video message to his fans, the 36-year-old member of The Wanted shared, "Hi everyone, I hope you’re doing well. Just a quick update – I had a tough day today. My heart rate dropped this morning, which was a bit alarming."

Everyone here is fantastic, and I’m working hard to rebuild and find stability again, which is wonderful. The reason I’m not…

Many friends and family members are wondering why I haven't gone in for treatment yet. The reason is that there are numerous tests that need to be completed before we can proceed with anything.

He said, "I just have to hold on until next week. Once I complete all the tests, they will have all the necessary information to know how to proceed. It’s best for them to handle it with all the details in hand."

Max George shared that he has experienced another scare related to his heart. He provided an update from his hospital room on Friday evening, informing fans that he’s been having a difficult day.

In a recent video for his fans, The Wanted member, who is 36 years old, shared, "Hi everyone, I hope you're doing well. Just wanted to give you a quick update – I’ve had a bit of a tough day."

He went on to say, "Sure, things aren't great, but I'm still here and I've chosen to stay optimistic."

I really appreciate all the wonderful messages from everyone. If I haven’t replied to some of my friends and family who reached out, I promise to catch up with you soon. Your support means a lot to me. Wishing you all a great Friday evening! Much love!

Max hasn't revealed what illness he is dealing with.

The celebrity, who has struggled with alcohol dependence in the past, expressed that he feels "extremely fortunate that this was discovered early on" when he first revealed the surprising health issue.

He posted: "Hello everyone, I wanted to share that I wasn't feeling well yesterday and had to go to the hospital. Sadly, after running some tests, they discovered that I have some problems with my heart."

I still have several more tests to figure out the severity of the issues I'm facing and to identify what kind of surgery I might need to help me recover.

The upcoming weeks and months are bound to be challenging, and spending Christmas in a hospital bed is certainly not what I envisioned. However, I'm grateful to have the love and support of my amazing partner Maisie, her family, my family, and my friends. I truly feel like I'm in the best possible situation despite everything.

While this news is certainly surprising and a significant challenge, I’m determined to tackle it with everything I have! I feel incredibly fortunate that it was discovered at this stage.

He said, "I'll be getting the tests done next week, and after that, they'll be able to determine the best course of action."

This follows the singer's announcement that he will be in the hospital for Christmas for heart surgery, which he shared with his followers on Thursday.

The vocalist of Wanter expressed that he feels "incredibly fortunate that this was discovered in time" as he revealed a surprising health update from the hospital, displaying a heart monitor attached to his chest.

"Let's get started! Sending lots of love, Max x"

Not long after making his announcement, Max shared a playful remark from his hospital bed regarding Manchester City's defeat in the football match on Wednesday night.

As he reclined in bed with a heart monitor strapped to his chest, he quipped, "I guess they’re really trying to finish me off... let’s go, guys."

Max has been candid about his struggles with binge drinking and alcohol dependency throughout the years. He has shared instances where he consumed "10 pints and three bottles of wine in a single evening."

Last year, the artist shared that he turned to drinking to help himself cope with the pressures of fame and to manage his anxiety during what he described as his most challenging time.

He recalled a night when he celebrated his birthday by drinking 10 pints of beer and three bottles of wine.

The binge involved about 38 units of alcohol. According to the NHS, both men and women should limit their alcohol intake to no more than 14 units per week.

In an episode of Channel 4's Scared Of The Dark, he shared about his drinking habits, saying, "I would often be drunk before our performances. I found it difficult to adjust, so I relied on alcohol to help me feel like it didn’t affect me."

Sometimes, it can be difficult to tell the difference between anxiety and depression. For me, though, it was definitely more about anxiety, which began when the boys hit number one with "All Time Low."

The members of The Wanted—Siva Kaneswaran, Nathan Sykes, Tom, Max, and Jay McGuiness—are shown together in a photo from 2021.

Max's struggle with health issues follows the passing of his close friend and bandmate, Tom Parker, who lost his life at the age of 33 on March 30, 2022, after an 18-month fight against brain cancer (they are seen together in 2021).

Soon after making his announcement, Max shared a playful comment from his hospital bed about Manchester City's defeat in the football match on Wednesday night.

Talking about his birthday indulgence, he admitted, "I ended up feeling unwell for a week. When I visited the doctor, he examined my liver and informed me that my liver levels were quite low. I realized I didn't want to take any risks with my liver, so I decided to quit."

He mentioned that he felt motivated to quit drinking after hearing about his former bandmate Tom Parker's diagnosis of stage four glioblastoma.

Tom passed away at the age of 33 on March 30, 2022, after fighting brain cancer for 18 months.

Overwhelmed with emotion, he admitted to Paul, "How do you handle this? There's no remedy for it, so you just find a way to keep going, I suppose. But coping with it? That's a different story."

"I really don’t believe I’ll ever fully come to terms with it. One of the final things I told him was that I was grateful for how he improved my life in ways I never imagined possible, especially during our time in the band."

"He meant so much to me. I really hope this doesn't weigh heavily on anyone else."

Max has shared that being sober has helped him see things more clearly, even though it sometimes makes his weekends feel really dull.

In March of the previous year, he mentioned, "I haven't had a drink in a year and a half, and people often say, 'You must be feeling so much better now, right?'"

"No, I find weekends quite dull! The weekdays are just as bleak as ever. On the bright side, it's been nice; staying active has become simpler. So, overall, things make sense now."

Max George's stunned colleagues in the entertainment industry and his actress girlfriend are sending heartfelt prayers and tributes for the ailing star during this difficult time.

Max has candidly shared his struggles with binge drinking and alcohol dependence throughout the years, once revealing that he consumed '10 pints and three bottles of wine in a single evening.'

In January 2014, The Wanted shared a message indicating that they would be stepping away for a while to focus on individual interests.

In October 2020, doctors informed Max's bandmate Tom that he had only a year to live, and he sadly passed away in 2022.

Tom had a five-year-old daughter named Aurelia and a four-year-old son named Bodhi with his wife Kelsey, who is now in a relationship with her partner Will after Tom's passing.

Max has been dating Maisie Smith, the 23-year-old star of EastEnders, since 2022.

The duo was set to portray a married couple in Jeff Wayne's musical adaptation of The War Of The Worlds, which is scheduled to tour in 2025.

The year following his appearance on Strictly, Max was asked to join the show's national tour, where he began a relationship with his fellow dancer, Maisie.

In 2022, he found himself needing to address their 13-year age difference, stating in an interview with Hello!, "It never crosses my mind. I'm truly impressed by all that Maisie has achieved – I admire her greatly."

Max and Siva reunited the band earlier this year, ten years after the group's breakup.

In the previous year, the artist shared that he turned to alcohol as a way to cope with the pressure of fame and to manage his anxiety during what he described as his most challenging time.

He mentioned that hearing about Tom's stage four glioblastoma diagnosis also motivated him to quit drinking.

Max has been dating Maisie Smith, a star from EastEnders, since 2022.

When Jay McGuiness and Nathan Sykes decided not to participate, Max and Siva teamed up as a pair in April, launching a tour under the name Wanted 2.0.

In January 2014, The Wanted issued a statement revealing that they would be taking a break to focus on individual projects.

Last week, Max and Siva revealed that they will be leading their inaugural headline concert in the UK as The Wanted 2.0, taking place at Manchester Cathedral.

They also revealed that they will be performing as the main act at ten shows in 2025 for the UK's largest food and music festival.

After Max's health incident, it's uncertain if the two will continue with their tour.

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