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The first Pop Idol programme Final, produced two deserved contenders. It was between Gareth Gates and Will Young. The final telephone vote was a world record for British TV at the time,...
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- Semi-Finalist: Darius Danesh
- Runner-Up: Gareth Gates
- Winner: Will Young
Shortly before appearing on Pop Idol, Darius actually auditioned for another show that would mark the beginning of the band Hear’Say: Popstars. Despite being an early favourite on the show, he didn’t make it into the band along the likes of Myleene Klass and Kym Marsh, instead going on to appear on Pop Idol. The now-41-year-old’s rendition of Britn...
Considering how close the final vote was on Pop Idol series one, it’s clear that for some people, Gareth was their favourite to win. While he didn’t walk away as the winner of the competition, the now-37-year-old was still signed to Simon’s record label, with his first single, a cover of Unchained Melody – which he performed in the finale – soaring...
Will’s Pop Idol win meant that he became the very first winner of the franchise across the globe with his debut single, Anything Is Possible/Evergreen, becoming the fastest-selling debut single in the UK two weeks after the finale took place. The 43-year-old previously took part in a competition promoted by This Morning to try and form a boy band, ...
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In March 2002 after winning Pop Idol, Young publicly came out as gay, pre-empting a tabloid newspaper from outing him. He also stated that he had never hidden it and was comfortable with his sexual orientation.
Gates was the runner-up to Will Young on the first series of Pop Idol in February 2002. Gates auditioned with Flying Without Wings and was put through to the next round of the show. Despite not winning the competition, he was soon signed up by Simon Cowell to the BMG label.
Aug 9, 2021 · Will Young Reflects On 20 Years Since His Pop Idol Win, Bond With Gareth Gates & Teen Crushes | LK. In 2001 he took part in Pop Idol, beating Gareth Gates to the top spot in a show...
In the week leading to the final performances, finalists Gareth Gates and Will Young both went on individual nationwide publicity campaign tours, visiting radio stations and newspapers and giving performances in a bid to help generate support. Both finalists travelled in their own personal bus. [15]
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Interview with Will Young, Gareth Gates, Ant & Dec and the Judges after the finalPop Idol 2001/2002 series 1This video belongs to ITV
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