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Who Is Jonathan Berkery, Tom Jones' Son? 12 Unknown Facts

Jonathan Berkery is an upcoming singer best known as the estranged love child of Tom Jones, one of the UK’s most famous singers. His father is a successful singer with over 30 albums and numerous popular songs including It’s Not Unusual (1965), What’s New Pussycat (1965), Delilah (1968), and Green Green Grass of Home (1967).

Despite Tom’s legendary voice and long career, his relationship with Jonathan Berkery puts his father-figure personality for “The Voice UK” into doubt. This is because the 83 year-old Welsh crooner has still refused to establish a relationship with his love kid. Here’s what we know about his son, Jonathan Berkery.

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Did You Know These Fascinating Facts about Jonathan Berkery?

1. His Birth Was The Result Of A 3-Day Affair Between His Parents

Jonathan, as previously stated, is the result of an affair between his father, Tom Jones, and his mother, model Katherine Berkery. They met on Tom’s 1987 US tour and had a fling that resulted in their son.

His mother was only 24 years old at the time of his parents’ affair, while his father was 47. According to his mother, she and Tom went to his £500-a-night suit after his concert and had a 3-day affair.

On June 27, 1988, Jonathan Berkery was born in New Jersey, the United States. He is currently 35 years old.

Going further, Jonathan’s father, Thomas Jones Woodward, better known by his stage name Tom Jones, is a Welsh singer who was born to Welsh and English parents. His mother, Katherine Berkery, on the other hand, is a model. She was born in Korea to Korean parents.

Jon appears to be of both American and Korean descent. He is also of mixed race.

2. His Mother Raised Him Singlehandedly

After he was rejected by his father, Jonathan was left in the care of his mother, who remained his sole guardian and supporter. When young Jon inquired about his father, Katherine pretended that he was preoccupied with his musical career.

This gave him optimism that he would be reunited with his father until reality set in. Jonathan once disclosed that he never received a phone call, birthday card, or Christmas present from his father and has suffered as a result for many years.

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3. Jonathan’s Mother Filed a Lawsuit against Tom Jones

Katherine decided to take Tom Jones to court in 1989, when the boy was 14 months old, after unsuccessful attempts to make him take responsibility for his son.

Jones was subsequently obliged to submit to a paternity test, which came back positive. The outcome indicated that father and son had a 99.76% chance. Nonetheless, the musician refused to acknowledge his son.

Nonetheless, Manhattan Family Court Judge Judith B. Sheindlin ordered Jones to pay child support until Jonathan reached the age of 18. While the court did not specify the actual amount, Katherine’s lawyer reportedly requested $3,800 per month.

Even though Tom took up his financial responsibility, he was never emotionally available for his child.

While recalling all that played out, Jon said; “He is my biological father but has never been a dad”.

4. Jonathan Berkery Started Taking Drugs as a Teenager 

At the age of 16, Tom Jones’ son was driven to the streets by the pain of rejection. We learned that the then-youngster began taking pot, prescription medications, cocaine, and even ecstasy to cope with the pain he was experiencing. As a result, his mother abandoned him on the streets, worsening his situation.

As a result, Jon spent months sleeping on park benches and in homeless shelters. He joined a gang and became a drug dealer in addition to using drugs. His unruly lifestyle led to repeated run-ins with the law, including a four-day stint in jail. He was eventually sent to rehab and eventually gave up his addictions.

5. He Has Never Met His Father

Despite the fact that the DNA results received from the court confirm that Tom Jones is Jonathan’s father, the musician has refused to have a relationship with his son. Despite their best efforts, they have never met as father and son. In fact, his only contact with Tom Jones has been through music recordings, films, and the media.

Nonetheless, Jonathan remains optimistic about a future reunion. Following the news of his father’s bacterial condition in 2018, he contacted his half-brother Mark to set up a meeting, but he has been left hanging ever since.

6. Jonathan’s Father Has Been Involved in a Lot of Publicised Affairs

Tom is well-known for his outstanding career, but he is also recognized for his various relationships. What is remarkable is that he remained married to his wife Melinda Trenchard until her death in 2016 after a brief fight with cancer.

Despite being aware of his public infidelities, she opted to remain married to him for nearly 60 years.

At the height of his career, Jon’s father admitted to sleeping with at least 250 women per year. He was also linked to famous people such as Mary Wilson and Miss World Marjorie Wallace.

7. His Half Brother is Thirty Years Older than him

Although Jonathan has made headlines as Tom Jones’ estranged son, he is not the only son of the legendary musician. Tom and his late wife Melinda Trenchard had their first child, Mark Woodward.

He has a tight bond with Mark, as opposed to Tom and Jonathan’s difficult relationship. When he was sixteen, he joined his father on the journey to fame. After Tom’s initial manager, Gordon Mills, died of cancer on July 29, 1986, he became his father’s manager.

8. Jonathan ‘Jon Jones’ Took after His Father’s Career Path

The crooner’s long-abandoned child, like his successful father, is pursuing a singing career. In honor of his father’s name, he performs under the stage name Jon Jones. His father allegedly urged him to pursue a career in music.

Despite the fact that he did not have a close relationship with his father, nature bestowed upon him a good voice and nice looks. Nonetheless, his music career has not taken off. He used to be a member of a boy band, but he left. He sometimes sings in parks to entice people to give him money.

9. The Budding Singer Once Made a Public Call For Help

Following his difficulties and inability to keep a job, Jon resorted to Twitter to plead for assistance, indicating that he needed food, money, drugs, and strippers. His social media breakdown drew a large number of people who gave donations to him while others shouted tantrums at his celebrity father.

10. Tom Jones Acknowledged Jonathan After Two Decades

After all of Tom and Katherine’s back and forth over their child, it took Tom twenty years to openly acknowledge Jonathan as his child.

Jonathan’s father acknowledged the existence of his son in an interview in 2008. He did, however, admit to falling for seduction and being tricked. He went on to say that he never had plans for Jonathan.

In response, Jon stated that it was not his choice to be born and that the statement has caused him anguish.

11. Is He in a Relationship?

Jonathan Berkery’s relationship status is not known at the moment. Unlike his popular dad who was a “ladies’ man” at the peak of his fame. Jonathan’s love life is completely elusive to the media. None of his relationships has made it to the media. We presume that the budding singer may be single at the moment.

12 Where is Jonathan Berkery Now?

The 35-year-old is living in New Jersey. Reportedly, he is a struggling musician who is trying to find his way. As per reports, Berkery whose father achieved success and moved to the US back in the 70s as a tax exile cannot even afford a house.

Apparently, Tom sold his Hollywood mansion for £6.5 million and made his and Matilda’s dream of one day returning home (London) a reality even though Tom made the journey without her after over three decades in the US.

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Zora Stowers

Update: 2024-05-20