Max George gives major career update after undergoing second heart operation

MAX George has shared a major career update following his second heart operation.

The Wanted star Max, 36, had heart surgery and a pacemaker fitted after doctors discovered a heart block last December.

Man in hospital bed recovering from surgery.

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Max George underwent heart surgery for a second timeCredit: maxgeorge/Instagram
The Wanted band members posing for a portrait.

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The singer rose to fame as a member of The WantedCredit: AP
Max George backstage at Utilita Arena Birmingham.

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Max has now revealed a major career updateCredit: Getty

He later had to undergo a second heart operation after his pacemaker wires were inserted too deeply.

Elsewhere, The Wanted 2.0 – comprising Max and Siva Kaneswaran – have unveiled upcoming Spring and Summer dates.

A post shared on Instagram lists 18 shows spanning from May to August.

These will see the duo perform in London, Brighton, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Glasgow among others.

The post’s caption read: “This is just the beginning… TW 2.0”, accompanied by two love heart emojis.

An excited fan commented: “Good luck to you both! Looks like a big year for you!”

Another penned: “Coming to see you guys in Chelmsford! Cannot wait.”

A third chimed in: “Cannot wait to see you both at Tatton Park for Foodies Festival!”

While a fourth remarked: “Definitely getting tickets for Nottingham very soon, can’t wait miss you both so much.”

It comes as they had to recently cancel a show following Max’s second op.

Max George shares health update as he leaves hospital after latest surgery

An announcement regarding the show read: “Event has been postponed. New date to be announced in due course.

“Info: Postponement due to health issues.”

Speaking to The Sun on Sunday recently, Max opened up about his health and scary second operation.

“I was trying to get back to good health but was still having a flickering sensation for weeks after I had my pacemaker fitted and it was gradually getting worse and worse.

“When my heart rate went up, it was causing a shock in my heart which was making me jump all the time.

He added: “My chest was shaking”.

Following several hospital visits, it was only when a representative from Max’s pacemaker company Medtronic was visiting the ward by chance, that they were able to get to the bottom of his discomfort.

He was booked in for his second operation straight away, on January 15, but was warned that the rare situation could cause a dangerous bleed on his heart.

He said: “The night before, I was really nervous, I didn’t sleep much.

“I was worried it could go wrong again and felt anxious that it could bleed out.”

However, the operation went well and he was “pleased it had gone successfully”.

Max later told fans he was hoping to be back to his old self in a few weeks.

Max George and Maisie Smith at the Stage Debut Awards.

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Max with girlfriend Maisie SmithCredit: Getty
The Wanted 2.0 tour dates, spring/summer 2025.

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The Wanted 2.0 announced upcoming Spring and Summer datesCredit: Instagram/thewanted_2.0
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