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Jay McGuinness opens up about 'poignant' moment he broke down in tears for Tom Parker


The Wanted star Jay McGuinness was left devastated after the death of bandmate Tom Parker and he struggled to come to terms with his grief while filming for BBC's Pilgrimage.

The loss of his dear friend and The Wanted bandmate, Tom Parker, who sadly passed away from cancer in 2022, plunged Jay into deep grief, making him question everything he believed in. The series kicks off this Easter Sunday and will unveil Jay McGuinness' three-part story on BBC Two, featuring a diverse posse of celebrities each bringing their unique faiths and viewpoints to the mix. Jay McGuiness reflects on the profound impact of his journey on Pilgrimage, contrasting it with his experience on Strictly Come Dancing, which he won alongside professional dancer Aliona Vilani in 2015.

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