“Britain’s Got Talent” is a reality show that has produced many of the most gifted individuals, duos, and groups, living up to its name. One duo that consistently receives recognition for their impressive rapping skills is Bars and Melody. Their journey began the year they appeared on the show, immediately capturing attention when Simon Cowell pressed his Golden Buzzer for their performance of “Hope.”
Even after the show’s end, they continued to collaborate and started their own YouTube channel. Their lyrics often feature anti-bullying themes that connect with the audience instantly. Let’s explore how they began their journey, their respective lives, careers, net worth, and whether they are still together or not.
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Early Life
Bar’s real name is Leondre Antonio Devris was born on 6th October 2000 in Port Talbot, Wales, to the couple Antonio Devris and Victoria Devris. His father works as a stonemason as well as being involved in music promotion, while his mother is a personal trainer. He has four siblings, three brothers and 1 sister, and two of his siblings, Joey and Matilda, are also trying in the music industry. While attending Glan Afan Comprehensive School, he was reportedly bullied.
Melody’s real name is Charlie Joe Lenehan Green and was born on 27th October 1998 in Frampton Cotterell, South Gloucestershire, England. He was raised alone by his mother, Karen James, who works as a cook at Thornbury in schools, and nothing about his father is available on any portal. He also has a younger sister and a brother, as mentioned by some resources. He joined a band at Winterbourne International Academy when his schoolmates invited him to join when he was about 11 years old.
Evolution of Career
Leondre and Charlie first met through Facebook in September 2013, and by January 2014, they formed a team as a duo and auditioned for “Britain’s Got Talent” Season 8 in February 2014 organized in Manchester. They performed on the song “Hope” based on Twista & Faith Evan with an anti-bullying theme. The judges were impressed, and the performance even won them Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer, sending them directly to the semi-finals. However, they made it to the final and finished in third place.
After the show’s ending, they signed a contract with Syco Music, a label by Simon Cowell, in 2014 and released their debut single “Hopeful” on 25th July 2015. The single trended at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart. In August 2015, they released their first studio album named “143,” which included “Hopeful,” “Keep Smiling,” and Stay Strong. The album reached number 4 on the UK Albums Chart. The same year, they created their YouTube channel, “Bars and Melody.”
In the next few years, they kept releasing more music along with touring other countries for their performances. In 2016, they released “Teen Spirit,” followed by “Generation Z” in 2017. Meanwhile, their performances won them international recognition in Europe and Japan. In 2019, they returned to “Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions” to perform.
In the same year, they released singles like “Waiting for the Sun,” “Lighthouse,” “Teenage Romance,” and “Love to See me Fail.” In 2020, they released an album, “Sadboi.” They continued releasing singles, appeared regularly on their YouTube channel, and toured around the world. However, in mid-2024, they announced their farewell or final tour as a duo.
Shot to Fame
Bars and Melody shot to fame right at the moment when they appeared on “Britain’s Got Talent” in 2014, and won Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer.
Relationships
Leondre aka Bars, has his share of relationships in past but is currently single. His most famous relationship that gained attention is with Carla Brocker, an Instagram personality.
Charlie, aka Melody, too has been in a few relationships, one with Chloe Lindsay, a British Instagram influencer, and Ana Lisa Kohler. His current relationship is in the clouds, and nothing is confirmed anywhere. On 29th June, 2022, he welcomed a baby girl named Delilah, but the identity of his mother has not been made public.
Major Sources of Income and Net Worth
As of now, the net worth of the duo stands at $60 million though not confirmed. They have multiple sources of income, mainly their album sales, with additional sources from YouTube earnings, touring and live performances, sponsorships, and their own merchandise business.
