Max George, a renowned singer who once shone as part of The Wanted and later revived the group as The Wanted 2.0 with Siva Kaneswaran, is now facing a challenging situation. He will spend Christmas in the hospital as doctors discovered issues with his heart.

A Singer's Unexpected Hospital Journey and Heart Surgery

Health Update and Initial Diagnosis

On Thursday, Dec. 12, George shared a photo of himself giving a thumbs-up while lying in a hospital bed. He revealed that he was hospitalized after feeling "really unwell" the previous day. After some tests, doctors found that he has some issues with his heart. There are still more tests to determine the extent of the problems and the necessary surgery to get him back on his feet.This unexpected health setback has come as a huge shock to him. He expressed that there will be a "difficult few weeks/month" ahead, and Christmas in a hospital bed was not part of his original plans.

Surrounded by Love and Support

Despite the difficult situation, George is "100% in the best place" as he is surrounded by love and support from his wonderful partner Maisie [Smith], her family, his own family, and friends. He considers himself very lucky that this health issue was detected early.He continued in his caption, "Although this is a setback, I'll take it on with all I've got. Apologies if I bore you with updates in the coming weeks..I've probably got a month in a bed and there's not THAT much to do!."

Staying in Good Spirits

In his Instagram Stories, George showed that he remains in good spirits. He shared a glimpse of his patient status board where he answered the question, "What matters most to me today?" with the response, "Seeing the Man City game." This shows his determination to keep a positive outlook even in the midst of his hospital stay.His fans and famous friends have also sent him well wishes. Kaneswaran wrote, "Here for you brother. Rest up and get well soon."Max George's story serves as a reminder of the importance of taking care of our health and the support we receive during difficult times.