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Feb 9, 2022 · From runner-up Gareth Gates and winner Will Young, what happened to the Pop Idol finalists 20 years after the series 1 final aired? Pop Idol created some iconic TV moments. NEWS...
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Mar 17, 2022 · Pop Idol is reportedly set to make a triumphant return to ITV, with the broadcaster thought to be in talks for a revival of the series. It launched the careers of UK popstars including Will...
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- Darius Campbell
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Real name Chris Niblett, Korben has since worked at Jemma Kidd Make Up School, and according to his LinkedIn page, he launched his own company, Evolve Beauty, in 2014. Since November 2014, he has been a Regional Education Manager at Estee Lauder Travel.
Despite having to leave the show early, Rik still had a top 10 hit with a cover of 'I Will Always Love You'. In 2002, Rik appeared in Celebrity Fit Club and two years later featured in Channel 5's Back to Reality, having some fierce rows with Jade Goody before finishing in sixth place. After being dropped by EMI, Rik formed his own band and signed ...
Jessica later represented the UK at Eurovisionin 2002, coming third place with 'Come Back' (no easy feat!). She got married in 2004 and has two kids, and attempted a music comeback in 2009.
Geordie Aaron is now part of the Aaron Bayley Band, who play weddings and private events in Newcastle and the rest of the North East. Aaron was also part of the reality supergroup G*Mania (alongside Andy Scott-Lee, Stacey McClean, Rikki Loney and Kavana).
Laura graduated from the University of Ulster with a music degree in 2006, and has been teaching hip-hop dancing in schools. She also married her childhood sweetheart back in 2008.
Rosie signed a five-album deal with Telstar Records after Pop Idoland had two top 20 singles - 'Blink' and 'A Little Bit' - and she supported Liberty X and Blue on tour. Sadly, Telstar then faced financial issues and she was released from her contract, so her album was axed. Rosie also tried out for Australian Idol in 2007 but didn't make it to the...
Hayley went down the acting route after Pop Idol. She had a small part in Coronation Street and was also in Thriller – Live and Grease: The Musical(as Sandy, opposite Jonathan Wilkes). She also returned to present Popstars: The Rivals Extraback in 2002 alongside Dane Bowers. She later auditioned for The X Factorin 2012, but she didn't make it past ...
Aged just 16 when appearing in Pop Idol, Zoe finished in fourth place and then had a number 12 single 'Treat Me Like a Lady'. Zoe then turned to musical theatre, appearing in various shows and pantos. She was also engaged to Pop Idol 2 runner-up Mark Rhodes, and she later dated her panto co-star and Big Brotherwinner Anthony Hutton. She later lande...
Then known as Darius Danesh, he had an epic comeback after finishing third in Pop Idol, having been something of a joke figure after his stint in Popstars. His debut album Dive In was a big success, giving him five top 10 singles including the number one hit 'Colourblind'. He also supported Shakira during her world tour. Darius - now who later went...
Gareth won a legion of fans during his stint on Pop Idol, thanks to his cute gelled spikes and stammer. After the show, he scored several big hits, including the million-selling cover of 'Unchained Melody', the number one song 'Stupid Mistake', his Will duet 'The Long and Winding Road' and his questionable cover of 'Spirit in the Sky' with The Kuma...
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Aug 24, 2022 · Pop Idol is not coming back to ITV for a full series after all, the broadcaster has confirmed. It launched the careers of UK pop stars including Will Young and Gareth Gates, and late singer...
- Charlotte Manning
Aug 17, 2022 · Singer and actor Darius Campbell Danesh, who rose to fame on ITV talent shows Popstars and Pop Idol two decades ago, has died at the age of 41. The Scot came third on Pop Idol behind Will...
Feb 6, 2022 · Where are Pop Idol's series one stars now – from school jobs to West End stage. As it approaches twenty years since Will Young won the first-ever series of Pop Idol, catch up with the...
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May 28, 2022 · To celebrate 20 years since his history-making Pop Idol win – and the release of his new greatest hits album – PinkNews caught up with Will Young to talk about his incredible career, overcoming homophobia in the music industry, standing up to Simon Cowell, and why being gay is his superpower.
