Olly Murs and his twin brother Ben have been estranged since Olly missed Ben’s wedding to star on the X Factor in 2009. Their relationship crumbled, and they have been locked in a bitter feud since then. Ben has made attempts to reconcile with Olly in 2013 and 2017, but both efforts fell flat. They have not been able to mend their relationship, leading to a complete estrangement. Olly reportedly did not invite Ben to his wedding last year, and it is doubtful whether Ben has met his niece, Madison, Olly’s baby girl born last month.
The twins, who turned 40 earlier this week, used to be like two peas in a pod before their feud in 2009. Despite attempts to reconcile, they now live completely different lives. Ben tried to extend an olive branch to Olly after the birth of his son in 2013, but Olly told him to delete his number. Olly, on the other hand, made another attempt to make peace in 2017, which Ben declined. Ben has since moved on, stating that he has his life and wishes Olly the best. The feud began when Olly chose to perform on The X Factor instead of attending Ben’s wedding, which angered Ben, who accused him of putting fame before family.
Olly confirmed his decision to miss Ben’s wedding on The Voice, explaining that his participation in The X Factor was the reason he couldn’t attend. The twins’ relationship had been strained even before the talent show, with Olly accusing Ben of using the wedding as an excuse to cut ties. Ben not only distanced himself from Olly but also from their parents, whom he accused of being changed by fame and greed. Ben even took his wife’s surname and criticized his parents for favoring Olly, claiming he never wanted anything from his brother. Their feud has impacted their entire family, with Ben cutting ties with not just Olly but also their parents.
Despite their attempts to reconcile, Olly and Ben have not been able to mend their relationship, with all their efforts falling flat. The twins have now completely separate lives, with Ben having moved on and stating that he wishes Olly the best. The fallout from Olly’s decision to miss Ben’s wedding in 2009 has had long-lasting effects on their relationship and their entire family. The twins have not been able to overcome their differences, leading to a deep estrangement between them. The future of their relationship remains uncertain, with the twins living separate lives and showing no signs of reconciliation.
