Fender and Dean Shatter UK Chart Record, Beat Wet Wet Wet's 16-Week Run

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have shattered a 32-year-old UK singles chart record for a British act. Their duet, 'What Was I Made For?', has now spent an unprecedented 16 weeks at the number one spot.

This achievement surpasses the previous record of 15 consecutive weeks held by Wet Wet Wet with their iconic 1994 hit 'Love Is All Around.' That song, famously featured on the soundtrack for 'Four Weddings and a Funeral,' dominated the charts during the summer of 1994.

However, Fender and Dean's chart-topping success has not been a continuous run. Unlike Wet Wet Wet's unbroken streak, their song has experienced periods of dropping out of the top spot since its initial release in February. Despite these fluctuations, the duet has demonstrated remarkable staying power.

The duo now has their sights set on an even older record: Frankie Laine's all-time UK singles chart record of 19 weeks at number one, set in 1953. Their continued success suggests they may well challenge this historic benchmark.