5 After Midnight, also known as 5AM, were a British boy band formed in 2016 during the thirteenth series of The X Factor, were the last contestant eliminated. Their debut single, "Up in Here" peaked at 51 on the UK Singles Chart.
Career
2016: The X Factor The group took part in the thirteenth series of the UK version of The X Factor. They competed in the "Groups" category mentored by Louis Walsh. In the finals, the group duetted with Louisa Johnson, where they performed hit single Tears. Eventually, they were the last contestant eliminated, being defeated by Matt Terry and Saara Aalto.
The X Factor performances and results 2016 Episode Theme Song ResultAuditions rowspan="4" "One Dance" – Drake feat. Wizkid & KylaThrough to Bootcamp Bootcamp"Without You" – David Guetta feat. Usher Through to six-chair challengeSix-chair challenge "How Deep is Your Love" – Calvin Harris Through to judges' housesJudges' houses "She's Got That Vibe" – R. Kelly feat. Public Announcement Through to live showsLive show 1 Express Yourself "Can't Stop the Feeling!" – Justin Timberlake Safe (2nd)Live show 2 Motown "Get Ready"/ "Reach Out I'll Be There" – The Temptations/ Four Tops Safe (2nd)Live show 3 Divas & Legends "Valerie" – Mark Ronson feat. Amy Winehouse Safe (4th)Live show 4 Fright Night "Thriller" – Michael Jackson Safe (4th)Live show 5 Girlband vs Boyband "Say You'll Be There" – Spice Girls Safe (2nd)Live show 6 Disco "Boogie Wonderland"/"September" – Earth, Wind & Fire & The Emotions/ Earth, Wind & Fire Safe (1st)Live show 7 Movies "Try a Little Tenderness" – Otis Redding Safe (3rd) Quarter-Final Louis Loves "Uptown Funk" – Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars Bottom two (4th) Contestant's Choice "Sorry"/ "One Dance" – Justin Bieber/ Drake feat. Wizkid & Kyla Sing-off "Beneath Your Beautiful" – Labrinth feat. Emeli Sandé Safe (majority vote) Semi-Final Christmas "Stay Another Day" – East 17 Safe (2nd) Contestant's Choice "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" – Stevie Wonder Final New song "Crazy in Love" – Beyoncé feat. Jay Z Eliminated (third place) Celebrity duet "Tears" (with Louisa Johnson & Clean Bandit)
2017: "Up in Here", The Sauce
In 2017, they released their debut single "Up in Here". Subsequently, the trio released their first extended play, The Sauce, featuring a total of 4 tracks.
2018–present: Dropped by Syco, Alleyne's departure
With the limited success that the band had, they were dropped by Simon Cowell's record label Syco.
In January 2018, Kieran Alleyne left the group to pursue a solo music career.
Discography
Extended plays Title Details The Sauce Released: 25 November 2017 Label: Syco Formats: Digital download
Singles
As lead artist Title Year UK Album "Up in Here" 2017 51
As featured artist Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album UK FIN (DL)Peak chart positions in Finland: For all except noted: For Airplay Chart: For "Monsters": IRE SCO "Bridge over Troubled Water"(as part of Artists for Grenfell) 2017 1 25 25 1 BPI: Silver
Tours The X Factor Live Tour (2017)
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