Lee Ryan slapped with 6 month driving ban after he’s caught speeding twice

Lee Ryan has been banned from driving for six months after he was caught speeding twice.

The Blue singer, 37, admitted doing 85mph in a Mercedes on the M1 motorway near Sheffield on May 19 last year.

He was then caught doing 58mph in a 50mph zone in the same car while driving through Eltham, south-east London, on August 14, and failed to respond to police about who was driving the vehicle.

Lee was not represented at the hearing on Saturday afternoon, which he did not attend.

Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court heard that the singer was unaware that it was due to take place until it was reported in the press on Friday.

An email from Ryan’s manager to court officials said he intended to plead guilty to all three charges, having previously admitted the Sheffield speeding offence through a solicitor last year.

“Mr Ryan is aware he is facing a driving ban,” the email said.

The email also said Lee is currently out of work due to the coronavirus crisis.

He is not booked until May 2021.

Lee, who had nine points on his licence, was disqualified from driving for six months, handed a £120 fine and told to pay costs of £142 – totalling £262.

Chair of the bench Richard Standen told the court: “He has been given credit for pleading guilty.”

Lee shot to fame as part of boyband Blue.

He has also appeared on Strictly Come Dancing and Celebs Go Dating.