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Darius Campbell Danesh first found fame on our screens in Pop Idol in 2001, where he made it to the final of the live singing competition against Will Young and Gareth Gates in a contest that gripped the country. But although the star finished the series in third place, it was the beginning of a successful performance career Darius, who went on to release successful albums, appear in the West End, write a book and travel the world with his music.

Pop Idol contestant and theatre star Darius Campbell Danesh has been found dead in his US apartment room at the age of 41, his family announced. The Scottish singer who was also a star on the West End came third in the original incarnation of the Pop Idol reality TV contest in 2002 behind Gareth Gates and Will Young. Danesh instantly found success outside of the show with his number one single 'Colourblind' and album Dive In which reached the top 10.

READ MORE: TikTok video sees the incredible body transformation of Eddie Hall"We ask that you kindly respect our wishes for privacy at this time whilst we come to terms with the tragic loss of our son and brother. "The Scottish singer-songwriter and actor appeared on Popstars in 2001 and also appeared on the first Pop Idol, which was won by Will Young, reports The Mirror.

Former Pop Idol contestant and theatre star Darius Campbell Danesh has been found dead in his US apartment room at the age of 41, his family announced.

Darius Campbell Danesh has been found dead at the age of 41, his family has announced. The Pop Idol and theatre star was found in his US apartment room. The singer and actor was found in Rochester, Minnesota, on 11 August – although the cause of death remains unknown.

Popstars, Pop Idol and West End star Darius Danesh has tragically died aged 41, his family have confirmed.

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Will Young has opened up in emotional documentary, Will Young: Losing My Twin Rupert, about his brother's death in August 2020 at the age of 41. Rupert took his own life after a long battle with alcohol addiction. An inquest that took place in January 2021 heard that Rupert left hospital two days after being admitted without telling anyone, before he fell from London's Westminster Bridge.

Will Young has returned to Twitter following the airing of his heartbreaking documentary, Losing My Twin Rupert.READ: Who was Will Young's twin brother Rupert?The show took a compassionate and brave look at alcoholism, inspired by Will's brother who tragically died in August 2020 at the age of 41. WATCH: Jeremy Kyle shares reaction to documentary Death on DaytimeRupert had battled depression, anxiety and alcoholism for more than 20 years.

Will Young has shared his heartbreak over kicking out his twin brother Rupert just a week before his death.The pop star's brother killed himself almost two years ago after a lengthy battle with depression and alcoholism. In a Channel 4 documentary, Will, 43, opened up on the struggles he faced looking after his twin brother as his situation worsened. He said: "It's important to tell my story, to tell Rupert's story, to tell my family's story and to tell the story of 20 years living with my twin, who was an alcoholic.

Will Young fans were left in tears on Tuesday night during the singer's raw and emotional documentary Will Young: Losing My Twin Rupert. In the powerful programme, Will, 43, delved into the tragic story of his twin Rupert, who took his own life after a long battle with alcohol addiction. Through talking to his parents Robin and Annabel, addiction experts and others who've had their own battles or witnessed loved ones' struggles, Will hopes to shine a light on addiction, in a bid to help others win the kind of battle that Rupert ultimately lost in 2020.

A photo of Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell has risen from the depths after 25 years, and he looks almost unrecognisable. The snap highlights just how much his face has changed following years of Botox - which the man himself admits 'went too far'.

He's faced his own struggles over the years, but in a powerful new documentary on next week, singer Will Young delves into the tragic story of his twin Rupert, who took his own life after a long battle with alcohol addiction. And through talking to his parents Robin and Annabel, addiction experts and others who've had their own battles or witnessed loved ones' struggles, Will hopes to shine a light on addiction, in a bid to help others win the kind of battle that Rupert ultimately lost in 2020. His death came after decades of family intervention and support.

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As rumours abound that much loved music talent show Pop Idol is set to return to the screens, we take a look at some of the famous faces who got their break during its original run.

RELEASESWill Young has released new single ‘Why Does It Hurt’, which is set to feature on his new greatest hits compilation marking 20 years since he won ‘Pop Idol’. He will also be touring to mark the anniversary in October and November.Belle And Sebastian have released new single ‘Young And Stupid’. Their new album, ‘A Bit Of Previous’, is out on 6 May.Pussy Riot and Slayyyter have teamed up for new single ‘Hatefuck’.

Smash-hit singing series Pop Idol is allegedly set to make its long-anticipated return to our screens after a 20 year absence. Broadcaster ITV are rumoured to be in 'early stage talks' about bringing back the show, which launched the impressive careers of the likes of Will Young and Gareth Gates.Though it may have only aired for a total of two seasons, the talent contest - first released in 2001 - saw some of the brightest stars of the early noughties being recognised on-screen for their incredible voices.

Gareth Gates posted a sweet shot of his daughter Missy on Tuesday in celebration of International Women’s Day as he called her his “world”.The 37 year old shared a boomerang of himself kissing his 12 year old daughter tenderly on the forehead on Instagram Stories as the pre teen was seen staring and smiling as she hugged her dad. Gareth’s tribute photo comes months after the singer shared another rare snap of daughter Missy on Instagram, telling followers: “It’s not often I post photos of my little girl - she’s growing so up fast! Daddy loves you”.

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It's been over twenty years since Will Young defied the odds and was crowned winner of Pop Idol in 2001. Over ten gruelling weeks of live shows, Will impressed both the public and the show judges Simon Cowell, Pete Waterman, Nicki Chapman and Neil Fox. The singer was voted the champion by the public, managing to pip the series favourite Gareth Gates to the post with 53% of the vote, scoring him a coveted recording contract.

Pop Idol was one of the biggest TV hits of the early noughties. Despite only running for two series, the show spawned the careers of both Gareth Gates and Will Young. However, it also made a star of Kent-born singer Rik Waller, who was tipped to win the first series of the singing reality show.

ITV show. Joel Dommett has returned to host the third series of the singing programme where viewers have once again been demanding that celebrities "take it off".

Will Young has handcuffed himself to the gates of a facility that breeds beagles for laboratory experiments. The Pop Idol winner joined campaigners at MBR Acres in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, as animal rights activists called for the facility to be shut down.

Will Young handcuffed himself to the gates of a dog-breeding centre this afternoon (November 16) in Cambridgeshire.The pop star joined animal rights protesters from ‘Camp Beagle’ to campaign for the closure of MBR Acres in Wyton, near Huntingdon.

There are many wannabes who dream of being a pop star. But Will Young claims he does the opposite - telling an absurd lie about his career when he met Demi Moore at an LA party.

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Will Young has revealed the horrifying moment a gang threatened to stab him in a homophobic attack.The 42 year old Pop Idol winner went to help a busker, who he "felt sorry for" as they were being picked on by the group. But, the gang soon turned on the singer based on how he was dressed.

Gareth Gates fast became a household name after his Pop Idol success.The star appeared on the hit show back in 2002 and battled it out against vocal rival Will Young, who eventually went on to win the show. Bradford-born Gareth was just 16 at the time, and he quickly became a popular participant as he fought through his stammer to show off his musical talent.