Marvin Humes wowed judges with new crew JLS by belting out Boyz II Men hit If I Ever on Saturday’s auditions.
But we can reveal the singer was in R&B group VS, who were put together by Webbe and had a No7 hit in February 2004 with single Love You Like Mad.
They also had a No11 and No29 before being dropped the following year.
Marvin had handed Webbe, 29, a demo at a footie match in 2003, and the ex-Blue singer was so impressed he put together the rest of the five-piece and acted as their manager.
Even then Marvin was not an unknown. He was in BBC1’s Holby City as tear-away Robbie Waring from 2000 to 2003.When he sang on X Factor with childhood pals JB Gill, Oritse Williams and Aston Merrygold as JLS, judge Cheryl Cole raved: “I love you! I think the industry is missing a boyband and you rule.”
Contestants are allowed to have had previous record deals but not a current contract or manager.
Last night a show source said: “This all just shows how determined Marvin is to make it in music — and he stands a good chance.”
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