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Who is HRVY and who is he dating?

He has supported some of the biggest names in music on tour

HRVY is fast becoming a well-known star.

At only 24 years old, he's already achieved so much and even made it to the final of the 2020 series of Strictly Come Dancing.

HRVY pictured attending the Bride Of Britain Awards 2023
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HRVY pictured attending the Bride Of Britain Awards 2023Credit: Splash

Who is HRVY?

HRVY is an English YouTube star, singer, dancer, and television presenter. 

Born in 1998 as Harvey Leigh Cantwell, his first single, Thank You was released in February 2013.

He was discovered after uploading videos of himself singing on to Facebook.

After being spotted by Blair Dreelan, lead singer of 90s boyband East 17!, he was signed to Universal Music. Dreelan acted as HRVY's mentor.

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HRVY previously presented on CBBC's Friday Download from season seven to nine as well as starred as a mentor in an episode of the CBBC singing show Got What It Takes? 

In October 2023, it was announced he was in the lineup for the TV prison show Banged Up.

When was HRVY on Strictly Come Dancing?

He was the 12th celebrity revealed as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing 2020, where he is partnered with Janette Manrara.

They were the first pair to receive a 10 from any judge in the series for their Salsa in Week four.

The dance duo scored the first perfect 30/30 of the series in Week six for their Street routine.

HRVY and Janette were the only other couple, aside from winners Bill Bailey and Oti Mabuse, in the series to never place in the bottom two during any week.

They eventually finished in second place in the dance competition.

Who is HRVY dating?

HRVY is currently dating ex-Emmerdale actress Mimi Slinger, who played Leanna Cavanagh on the ITV soap.

The couple got together in April 2022 after HRVY was left mesmerised by Mimi at the National Television Awards.

The singer puts their relationship's success partly down to them both having careers in the entertainment business.

"It's all balanced nicely, actually," he told The Sun. "She's in Ireland right now shooting a pilot for something, which is really cool.

"We get to see each other all the time. It's a nice balance and because we're both in the industry we both understand, so it's easy."

Having similar interests also helps, and HRVY admitted they can often be found singing around his million-pound Kent mansion.

He said: "She sings as well. We sing at home, but I don't think we'd ever release anything together.

"She loves to sing so we definitely do annoy everyone in the house."

What songs has HRVY recorded?

He launched his music career in 2013 and is best known for his song Personal, which has over 200 million YouTube views.

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He signed with Virgin EMI in February 2017 and put out his EP 'Holiday', releasing his second EP 'Talk To Ya' in November of that year.

He went on a tour with boyband RoadTrip for Christmas In 2017 and supported The Vamps on their 'Night and Day' tour with Conor Maynard.

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