HIS surname might be Love but things have not always gone smoothly for former 5ive singer Abz when it comes to matters of the heart.
The star has now put his romantic life in the hands of the Celebs Got Dating agents.
Who is Abz Love?
Abz Love is a 42-year-old singer best known for his time in popular boyband 5ive.
He was born Richard Abidin Breen on June 28, 1979 in London to Turkish father Turan Sanveren and Irish mother Kathleen Breen.
He grew up on a council estate in Hackney, East London until he left home to join 5ive when he was 16.
5ive was formed in 1997 with Abz joining fellow bandmates Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson, J Brown and Sean Conlon.
The band became one of the biggest pop acts of the late 90s and early 00s with hits including If Ya Gettin’ Down, When the Lights Go Out and Keep on Movin’ and selling 20 million records worldwide.
5ive split in September 2001 before an unsuccessful reunion attempt in 2006, however the band managed to make a comeback as a four-piece in 2012 as part of ITV show, The Big Reunion.
Abz, Scott, Ritchie and Sean took part in the subsequent Big Reunion tour before embarking on their own set of concerts in November and December of 2013.
However Abz decided to leave the group in August 2014 after months of speculation.
What has Abz Love been doing since 5ive?
After 5ive split in 2001, Abz signed a solo record deal with Sony BMG, the only member of the group to do so.
He released his debut album, Abstract Theory, in September 2003 and reached number 29 on the UK Albums Chart and spawned three Top 10 singles including What You Got.
However, Abz was dropped by the label in December 2003 and he has previously admitted his life spiralled out of control due to his hard partying, drinking and drug use, before being declared bankrupt.
He also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2013 to help clear his money debts and get back on his feet.
Abz turned his life around with the help of his now ex, Vicky Fallon, buying a smallholding in rural Wales and looking after animals.
When is Celebs Go Dating on TV?
Celebs Go Dating kicks off on January 17, 2022.
You can catch episodes Monday to Fridays at 9pm on E4.
It is then available to watch on All 4, after each episode has aired.
