Olly Murs has made a surprising decision to step away from his music career for a year, prioritizing his role as a “present father and husband.” The 41-year-old singer, who welcomed his son Albert with wife Amelia Tank, 34, in September 2025, shared the news of his temporary break after the couple’s joyous marriage in 2023 and the arrival of their 19-month-old daughter, Madison. This move marks a shift toward spending more quality time with his family, away from the hustle of touring and music promotions. 
“When you become a dad yourself, it really puts things into perspective,” Olly said. “This year is just about being there for my wife and kids, focusing on family, and not worrying about music or touring. It’s about enjoying a break.” Olly, who has been balancing a demanding career with his personal life, jokingly added: “So it’s looking like restless nights. It’s being shouted at every day by Madi, ‘I want more food!’”
While embracing fatherhood, Olly confessed that it has been a difficult time, with his career pulling him away from his newborn son. He shared how challenging it was to balance his musical commitments with the needs of his growing family. In a candid admission, Olly reflected on how his role as a father is now his top priority. “It’s tough,” he confessed, “but I promised my wife that I would be more present next year. It’s going to be a quieter year, and I’m excited to focus on them.”
Olly recently returned to music with his album Knees Up and has been busy promoting it, but he reassured fans that 2026 would be a much quieter chapter. His decision to take a break shows his commitment to being there for Amelia, Madison, and little Albert.
In addition to his family news, Olly has also opened up about a more personal struggle — the estranged relationship with his twin brother, Ben. Olly revealed in a rare admission on The Therapy Crouch podcast that the two had not spoken in years, and their falling out was triggered by Olly missing his brother’s wedding due to his X Factor commitments. “I was on X Factor and I couldn’t make his wedding,” Olly explained. “It was a tough blow, and it tore our family apart.”
Reflecting on their shared past, Olly said, “I’m a twin, and it was quite special growing up, but we haven’t spoken for a long time.” The emotional weight of losing his twin brother, compounded by this professional mistake, has deeply affected Olly. His actions that day have been a painful reminder of what he lost. The admission of his regret, combined with his dedication to being a present father now, marks a turning point in his life.
For Olly, this year will be dedicated to reconciling his responsibilities as a father with his past mistakes, allowing him to give his full attention to his growing family. “Two beautiful kids, one unbelievable, incredible wife — I’m a lucky lucky man,” he wrote on Instagram, showing his heartfelt support for Amelia as she celebrated her postpartum body.
With all that he’s balancing, Olly Murs’ break from his career is a testament to his commitment to family and his desire to make up for the mistakes that have cost him so much. Could this be the start of a new chapter for the beloved singer, or will his professional life call him back sooner than expected?
