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Why did Wham! break up? Netflix documentary to explore rise and break up of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley's beloved band

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Netflix has just released a new trailer for their upcoming documentary, Wham! which charts the pop duo's incredible journey from school friends to superstars.

Wham!, the famous band behind the songs, Club Tropicana, Wake Me Up Before You Go Go, Freedom, I’m Your Man and of course, Last Christmas, hit huge levels of fame in the 80s and were beloved worldwide. However, after only five years together the duo split and went their separate ways. But why exactly did Wham! break up? Here's everything you need to know ahead of Netflix's upcoming documentary exploring the band...

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