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Darius Campbell Danesh's Pop Idol rival Gareth Gates pays emotional tribute to 'big brother'

Gareth Gates, who competed against Darius in Pop Idol in 2002, paid tribute by referring to him as a 'big brother' and a 'gentle soul'

Daily Mirror · Aug 16, 2022

ITV bosses set sights on Pop Idol revival as series celebrates 21st birthday

Pop Idol launched on ITV back in 2001 and it became an instant smash with viewers, and as it gears up to celebrate it's 21st birthday, TV bosses are toying with the idea of bringing back the iconic talent series

Daily Mirror · Aug 16, 2022

Coronation Street's Faye Brookes splits from boyfriend after three years together

Corrie star Faye Brookes has announced she is single once again, after parting ways with her personal trainer beau. The former couple first met thanks to a chance encounter in the gym, with the actress recalling 'loving' that her now-ex wasn't aware of her fame

Daily Mirror · Jul 12, 2022

Will Young gives up alcohol and halves smoking habit after life-changing doctor visit

Pop Idol winner Will Young says he's changed his ways after turning 40 when he received some important advice from his doctor

Daily Mirror · Apr 14, 2022

Darius Danesh on life after Pop Idol, Hollywood friends and health issues

Pop Idol star Darius Danesh is rumoured to be returning to the show on its 20th anniversary

Daily Record · Apr 14, 2022

ITV Coronation Street: Real life of Kate Connor star Faye Brookes - 'lifequakes' and celebrity engagement

The actress was on the cobbles for four years before returning to theatre

Manchester Evening News · Mar 26, 2022

ITV's Pop Idol 'in early stage talks' to make return after 20 years

The show brought fame to singers Will Young and Gareth Gates

Liverpool Echo · Mar 18, 2022

Pop Idol ‘set to return to ITV’ to commemorate 20 years since show ended

Pop Idol was a short-lived show, airing between 2001 and 2003, but became an iconic series from the noughties. Will Young and Gareth Gates competed on the show

Daily Mirror · Mar 17, 2022

Gareth Gates says daughter Missy is his 'world' as he shares rare but adorable snap

Former Pop Idol star Gareth Gates celebrated the females in his life on International Women's Day, including his rarely seen daughter Missy

Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2022

Pop Idol: Where are Will Young, Darius, Jessica Garlick and all the other finalists 20 years on?

ITV's Pop Idol aired its first season more than 20 years ago

Wales Online · Feb 13, 2022