JLS 'won't be changed by fame'

JLS have stated that they will never allow themselves to be changed by fame.

The 'Eyes Wide Shut' boyband, who were catapulted to stardom after appearing in the 2008 series of The X Factor, claimed that they were appreciative of their success, having "struggled" in the music industry for so long.

"People do treat us differently. It comes with the package, I think," JLS member Aston Merrygold told Bang Showbiz. "People assume we've changed, but when they meet us they realise we're still the same.

"At the end of the day this is our job - we want to enjoy it and want it to last. We struggled to get here."

Merrygold's bandmate Marvin Humes added that although the foursome were happy to enjoy a spike in their popularity after becoming famous, they would always be able to "recognise" when others were attempting to lead them astray.

"There are people who try to be friendlier than they were before, but as long as you can recognise that, it's fine," he said.

JLS are currently embarking upon a summer tour with fellow X Factor star Olly Murs, which is due to conclude on July 10 in Chelmsford.

The group recently unveiled new single 'She Makes Me Wanna', taken from their forthcoming third studio album.