[Denver]

Union J have confirmed rumours that newest member Casey Johnson has left the group.

In a post on the group's official Facebook page, they said that "being in a band is like any other relationship and sometimes it just doesn't work out.

"Casey is an incredibly lovely, talented guy and a great friend to the band, so please go support him as well in his next venture and we wish him all the very best for the future.

"It feels now that the best way forward is to carry on as we originally started out…….as a three piece (Josh, Jaymi and JJ)."

The group added that they have a new single out in the Autumn of this year, with an album due in 2018.

Casey also thanked fans via social media, tweeting: "Thanks to all the fans for all your brilliant support & hope you continue to follow me into a new chapter in my life, love you all."

Johnson joined the group last year after George Shelley parted ways with the boys to focus on his job at Capital FM.

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