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Darius Danesh was planning UK return for Pop Idol reunion special before his death aged 41

It's due to be 90 minute special hosted by Ant and Dec

Wales Online · Aug 17, 2022

Darius Campbell Danesh's Pop Idol competitor Gareth Gates pays emotional tribute to 'gentle soul'

Lorraine Kelly and Rylan Clark also paid tribute

Nottingham Post · Aug 17, 2022

Pop Idol judges pay tribute to ‘true gentleman’ Darius Danesh as GMB remembers late star

Former Pop Idol star Darius Danesh was found dead in his apartment in Minnesota on August 11, his family announced in a statement on Tuesday evening

Daily Mirror · Aug 17, 2022

Pop Idol's Pete Waterman recalls last time he saw 'brilliant' friend Darius Danesh

Pete Waterman first met Darius Danesh in 2002 when he was a judge on the TV show Pop Idol and the pair remained friends over the years and last met up with one another in 2020

Daily Mirror · Aug 16, 2022

County Durham's Zoe Birkett pays tribute to former Pop Idol co-star Darius Danesh

Zoe Birkett, from Consett, finished fourth on the 2002 edition of Pop Idol behind the late Darius, Gareth Gates and the show's ultimate winner, Will Young.

Chronicle Live · Aug 16, 2022

Simon Cowell remembers ‘charismatic’ Darius Campbell Danesh following his death

The music mogul judged Campbell Danesh during his time on Pop Idol.

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022

Gareth Gates shares emotional tribute to ‘dear friend’ Darius Danesh after he dies aged 41

‘He was one of the most beautiful, intelligent and gentle souls I was lucky enough to know, a soul that lit up every room,’ Gates wrote

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022

Lorraine Kelly and Rylan lead Darius Danesh tributes as Pop Idol star dies just 41

Lorraine Kelly and Rylan Clark have joined a list of stars and celebrities paying tribute to the late Pop Idol sensation - who died aged just 41

Chronicle Live · Aug 16, 2022

Darius Danesh's life after Pop Idol - US move, divorce and coma scare

The 41-year-old had an impressive and varied career after propelling to fame on the 2001 series of Pop Idol.

Daily Record · Aug 16, 2022

Darius Danesh died on '20th anniversary of hit No.1' as Scots hairdresser pals pay tribute

The pair told how they were close friends of Bearsden-born Darius, who even attended their son's wedding back in 2002, while Colourblind was UK Number 1.

Daily Record · Aug 16, 2022