on Never Mind the Buzzcocks in Season 19 on Episode 3. He competed in the BBC's Winter Wipeout series in March 2012 and finished second, ahead of former Coronation Street star Steven Arnold, but behind the winner Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards. In December 2012, Mortimer appeared as a panellist on Channel 5 show The Wright Stuff and again in June 2013. on 17 June 2013 he released his debut solo album Songs from the Suitcase. In early 2014, Mortimer departed from East 17 to focus more on his solo career. In December 2019, Mortimer released a re-recorded version of ‘Stay Another Day’ with the Waltham Forest Youth Choir, to raise money for mental health charity CALM. Personal life Mortimer has two daughters with his partner Tracey. The award-winning lyrics of his song, "Stay Another Day", were inspired by the death of his brother, Ollie, by suicide. In October 2000, Mortimer was chosen as one of four pall bearers at the funeral of gangster Reggie Kray. Awards Ivor Novello Awards Songwriter of the Year (won) The Best Selling Song – "Stay Another Day" (nominated) The PRS Most Performed Work – "Stay Another Day" (nominated) Discography Albums Songs from the Suitcase (2013) Singles N Toxyc 8 (2006) We Will Stand (with Fighters Forever) (2002) Shake It Down (2013) Rain in England (with Julian Lennon) (2013) Stay Another Day (2013) See also List of Shooting Stars episodes List of Never Mind the Buzzcocks episodes References 1970 births Living people East 17 members English pop singers English male singers English male rappers English record producers English songwriters People from Stepney Singers from London Ivor Novello Award winners