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East 17’s John Hendy Is Now a Roofer Posting His Work on TikTok

His low‑key videos point to how 1990s chart success did not translate into long‑term wealth for every band member.

Overview

  • John Hendy, 55, has shared new TikTok clips from a roofing job in Lewisham as he documents day‑to‑day work.
  • His wife, Nina, pushed back at commenters who asked why he still works, joking that he is rich and she spends his money.
  • Fans have praised his attitude and skill and also voiced surprise that a former chart star is not living off past record sales.
  • Hendy left East 17 in 2018 to focus on family and, after reported hardship during the pandemic, returned to his pre‑fame trade.
  • Coverage highlights uneven music earnings, with reports saying songwriter Tony Mortimer still makes about £100,000 a year from Stay Another Day as members once earned roughly £125 a week.