How long was Ian Watkins jailed for?

29 years
Watkins was jailed for 29 years. The judge added: “Those who have appeared in these courts over many years, see here, a large number of horrific cases.

Did Lostprophets know about Ian?

Former members of the now defunct rock band Lostprophets have spoken of their shock at finding out singer Ian Watkins was a padophile. Former members of defunct rockers Lostprophets said they were shocked and sickened when discovering their singer Ian Watkins was a paedophile.

Why is Ian from Steps called H?

Ian “H” Watkins (born 8 May 1976) is a Welsh singer, dancer and actor. He was born in Cwmparc. He is best known for being a member of the British pop group Steps. He has said that “H” stands for “hyperactive”, describing his character.

What happened to H from Steps?

H has appeared in various TV shows and documentaries, as well as his stage work, and in 2020 he appeared in ITV’s Dancing on Ice in a same-sex couple with Matt Evers. Lee has also appeared in some West End musicals outside of his work with Steps.

Do Lostprophets still get royalties?

Watkins, 37, is still entitled to receive royalties and publishing fees for recordings, but cannot benefit from any earnings in prison. The singer was also the sole director of dormant company Made in Hell Ltd, which has also been recently wound up.

What is Mega Lolz?

“Megalolz” is a more exaggerated version of “lol”, meaning “laugh out loud”. In another conversation the following day he said: “It’s so hard. There’s a lot of ****ing meaningless bull**** like chat that I did to show off when I was ****ing off my head.

How many victims did Ian Watkins have?

Watkins, 36, from Pontypridd, pleaded guilty at Cardiff Crown Court last month to 13 child sex offences. His two co-defendants, who are the mothers of children he abused, were jailed for 14 and 17 years.

Is it OK to still listen to Lostprophets?

Sure, ‘Start Something’ is a great album but over the past few releases the band stopped progressing and became stagnant. Do I still listen to ‘Start Something’ now and again? Absolutely. It’s a great album filled with some fantastic nu-metal tinged rock songs.

How rich is Claire Richards?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Steps’ Claire Richards has a staggering net worth of a whopping $500,000, which is equal to around £370,000. Has she spent her fortune on a plush pad?

Does Ian Watkins still receive royalties?

A final creditors’ meeting for Goonies Touring Ltd was held on the 17 December 2014 and the company was formally dissolved. Watkins, 37, is still entitled to receive royalties and publishing fees for recordings, but cannot benefit from any earnings in prison.

Why did H and Claire leave Steps?

H and Claire say the reason Steps split up was because of a rift between them and the rest of the band. They say Faye, Lee and Lisa would go out together leaving the other two behind. H and Claire have now announced they are to record as a duo.

Is H out of Steps married?

Is Ian ‘H’ Watkins married? Who is his husband? Ian was married to longtime boyfriend Craig Ryder and was in a relationship with his then-husband for a decade. The couple split in late 2017, just one year after they welcomed their twin sons.

Where is Ian Watkins imprisoned?

HM Prison Wakefield
Ian Watkins (Lostprophets singer)

Ian Watkins
Watkins performing with Lostprophets in 2007
Born	30 July 1977 Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
Other names	L’Amour La Morgue
Criminal status	Incarcerated at HM Prison Wakefield since 2018

Does Ian Watkins still make money from Lostprophets?

Paedophile Ian Watkins will not receive a £150,000 payout after a Lostprophets’ management company was dissolved, the BBC has learned. The Pontypridd singer, sentenced to 35 years for child sex offences including the attempted rape of a baby, was a director of Goonies Touring Ltd.

What happened to the rest of the band Lostprophets?

Lostprophets canceled all tour dates and disbanded in October 2013, before the end of Watkins’s trial. Watkins pleaded guilty to several charges. In December 2013, he was sentenced to 29 years of imprisonment plus six years of parole.

What did the lead singer of Lostprophets do?

Nearly six years ago, Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins was sentenced to 29 years in prison for absolutely vile sexual offenses. Now, he’ll be serving even more time after being found guilty of hiding a phone in his anus.

Where Are Lostprophets now?

Watkins himself is currently serving 35 year prison sentence for various child sex related crimes, after having been found guilty back in 2013. The remaining members of Lostprophets soldiered on together in 2014 with a band called No Devotion fronted by Thursday’s Geoff Rickly.

Who is the richest member of steps?

How much is Faye from Steps worth?

According to networthpost.org, Faye is worth a reported $950,000 – which works out at around £744,000. Her worth is expected to come mainly from her time in Steps – who reformed for a comeback tour last year.

Did any members of Steps date?

Ian ‘H’ Watkins H was in a long term relationship with Craig Ryder from 2007-2017, and they welcomed twin sons together, Macsen and Cybi Ryder-Watkins, born via a surrogate. He then revealed in 2020 that he is in a relationship with dancer-turned-tour-managed Tom Hope, and confessed he was in a “lovely, happy bubble”.