A singer who recently became one of the most talked-about contestants on Celebrity Traitors has scored a major career milestone, landing his first No. 1 album in 19 years.
James Blunt’s eighth studio album, Airplane Mode, reached the top of the Official Albums Chart on Friday, November 13, marking his first chart-topping record since 2007’s All the Lost Souls. The Official Charts Company confirmed the achievement, giving the singer his third No. 1 album overall.
The chart success comes shortly after Blunt appeared on the BBC reality competition Celebrity Traitors, where he made it to the final three before being banished.
He had previously revealed that he joined the show in part to promote his new music, making the album’s chart performance a timely payoff after weeks in the television spotlight.
Blunt also gave fans an added reason to follow the album’s fortunes with a playful promise: He said he would legally change his name to Ryan Air if the record reached No. 1.
The joke referenced the airline and became part of the album’s light-hearted promotional campaign.
Following the announcement, his wife, Sofia Wellesley, celebrated the milestone with a rare, affectionate photo of the couple shared on Instagram.
She congratulated the singer on the achievement and joined in the joke surrounding his proposed name change, making the post a personal celebration as well as a public show of support.
View this post on InstagramWellesley also revealed that she was behind Blunt’s unexpected appearance on Celebrity Traitors, having signed him up for the series without telling him.
The singer has previously said he had sworn off reality television, making her decision an unexpected turn in the story behind his latest career chapter.
Airplane Mode is Blunt’s eighth studio album and follows a 19-year gap between his UK No. 1 records. His 2007 album All the Lost Souls last topped the chart, while his 2005 debut Back to Bedlam spent 10 weeks at No. 1.
The singer thanked listeners who bought, downloaded and streamed the new record, saying he was grateful for their support. The result gives the release a high-profile moment beyond the television audience.
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