'Fame is stupid' Oct 4, 2008
It is now six years since the 29-year-old first hit the limelight, beating Gareth Gates to win the first series of TV talent show Pop Idol ... " And if Young had not found fame in 2002, he admits X Factor fans would definitely have seen him appear in the series. Stage stint "If there wasn't anything else, then yes I would apply," he says. Having established himself firmly in the music industry, Young is now working on breaking further into the acting world. Young beat Gareth Gates in the 2002... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Girls Aloud meet Nadine's new man Sep 9, 2008
Showbiz - News - Girls Aloud meet Nadine's new man - Digital Spy. Girls Aloud meet Nadine's new man. (Digital Spy)
Tunstall weds on Scottish Island Sep 9, 2008
Ben Shephard, David Seaman and Gareth Gates, Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry, Jennifer Lopez, Angus Deayton and Louise Redknapp, and Cynthia Nixon. Soap Spoilers. (Digital Spy)
Sick as a parrot - which star has been ruled out of Soccer Aid? Jul 22, 2008
His squad includes ex-England internationals Alan Shearer and Jamie Redknapp as well as GMTV presenter Ben Shephard, singer Gareth Gates and radio presenter Jamie Theakston. Former Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish will take charge of the Rest of the World side - again captained by TV chef Ramsay. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Whats hot in the weeks ahead Apr 20, 2008
2 Torvill and Dean s Dancing on Ice UK tour Live show of TV celebrity contest with David Seaman, Suzanne Shaw and Gareth Gates. Birmingham NIA tonight, then UK cities. (Times Online)
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Hairdressers at 'bigger cancer risk because of hair dyes' Mar 26, 2008
GWEN GETS READY FOR BABY. Gwen Stefani showed off her huge bump as she welcomed guests to her baby shower. (Daily Mail)
Ice stars gear up for final show Mar 16, 2008
Abrahams is the outsider after ending up in the bottom two with Gareth Gates in last week's semi-final. But she said she was just glad to take part. (BBC News)
Dancing Gareth skids off Mar 10, 2008
Gareth Gates last night became the latest celebrity to be voted off Dancing on Ice. The 23-year-old singer missed out on a place in the ITV show's final after losing a skate-off against Zaraah Abrahams. (Mirror.co.uk)
Rusedski ousted from ice contest Mar 3, 2008
Abrahams proceeds to next week's semi-final along with singer Gareth Gates, Hollyoaks actor Chris Fountain and ex-Hear'Say star Suzanne Shaw. Shaw skated despite chipping a bone in her ankle during rehearsals. (BBC News)
Vincent voted off ice dance show Feb 12, 2008
Former Hear'Say singer Suzanne Shaw, actress Zaraah Abrahams and pop star Gareth Gates all impressed the judges with scores of more than 20 points. Bookmark with. (BBC News)
Hurt GMTV host quits skate show Jan 25, 2008
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Pinkham eliminated from Ice show Jan 22, 2008
There are 10 contestants remaining on the programme, including tennis star Greg Rusedski, pop singer Gareth Gates and former glamour model Linda Lusardi. Last week ex-Blue Peter presenter Sarah Greene became the first person to be eliminated. (BBC News)
Horror fall leaves Suzanne on the brink of quitting Dancing on Ice Jan 21, 2008
Other celebrities still competing in the series include pop star Gareth Gates and former tennis player Greg Rusedski. TV presenter Sarah Greene was the first evictee last week. (Daily Mail)
Revealed: The backstage bitching on Dancing On Ice Jan 20, 2008
" And, said the source, the bitching has not been confined to the girls. "Gareth Gates has been annoying the hell out of his male counterparts with his cocksure attitude ... "Ruthie Henshall coming in has put the other judges' noses completely out of joint. Ruthie is a bit of a prima donna. Gareth Gates is confident of female support, to the dismay of his fellow contestants "She's a leading lady and expects to be treated as such. (Daily Mail)
Gates banned from tanning salon Jan 15, 2008
ITV bosses reportedly banned Gareth Gates from visiting a tanning salon ahead of last night's Dancing On Ice. The singer was forbidden from having a spray tan with male co-stars including Chris Fountain, Tim Vincent and Greg Rusedski before the opening show of the series. (Digital Spy)
Greene voted off 'Dancing On Ice' Jan 15, 2008
Dancing on Ice - News - Greene voted off 'Dancing On Ice' - Digital Spy. Greene voted off 'Dancing On Ice. (Digital Spy)
Stars set for skate series start Jan 14, 2008
The remaining 11 contestants include singer Gareth Gates, ex-Emmerdale actress Linda Lusardi, and Former Blue Peter presenter Tim Vincent. Each week they will perform ice skating routines in front of a live audience. (BBC News)
Gates leads Dancing on Ice stars Jan 8, 2008
Singer Gareth Gates and former tennis player Greg Rusedski are among the stars competing in the third series of ITV1 show Dancing on Ice. They join ten other celebrities who will perform ice skating routines in front of a live studio audience. (BBC News)
Wedding bells for Gareth as he prepares to wed long-term love Jan 5, 2008
Pop Idol's Gareth Gates had something more than the start of 2008 to celebrate on New Year's Day. The romantic star had just proposed to his beautiful dancer girlfriend Suzanne Mole, who accepted immediately. (hellomagazine.com)
Pop star pops the question - Gareth Gates gets engaged Jan 4, 2008
Pop singer Gareth Gates to marry ... Former Pop Idol runner-up Gareth Gates is to marry his long-term girlfriend, he has announced. (BBC News -- UK)
...Millions Told To Stay In Jan 4, 2008
Obviously having a romance with Jordan has not put Gareth Gates off. The singer is to marry his dancer girlfriend Suzanne Mole after dating for five years. (The Drudge Report)
Leon Jackson completes X Factor Christmas hat-trick Dec 25, 2007
Nothing new here,drab looking, Gareth Gates the second. gary neale, coventry, england. (Times Online)
Leona Lewis: Spirit Nov 2, 2007
The path leading away from television talent shows is littered with grisly musical debris: the remains of Gareth Gates; a half-melted tangle of metal and Hear Say; Steve Brookstein. Being part-cyborg, Girls Aloud were always going to triumph over humankind, but otherwise there s a general assumption that winning these shows equals a Christmas No 1, bargain-bin ignominy and ultimately, a hideous reality-show appearance, possibly involving Gillian McKeith. (Times Online)
If you wanna be a pop star, you better get with the girls Oct 21, 2007
According to a tabloid, London's Soho is to erect a statue of Kylie, thanks to lobbying by fans: Soho's denizens are hardly campaigning for Gareth Gates on a plinth. But the real culprits are probably youngsters. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Government takes on pharmaceutical giants to cut NHS drug prices Aug 5, 2007
Five weeks after giving birth, Jordan is partying again - and runs into former lover Gareth Gates. Lindsay Lohan has launched an astonishing attack on her Hollywood rivals, it was claimed today. (Daily Mail)
Paul Potts: 'One Chance' Jul 14, 2007
In fact, the only surprise is that Unchained Melody a favourite of Cowell-endorsed reality TV stars since the days of Gareth Gates - has been omitted. One Chances arrangements, of course, are uniformly tasteful and unambitious. (Digital Spy)
Unchained Melody's lyricist dies Jul 5, 2007
Pop Idol runner-up Gareth Gates had a hit with his rendition in 2002. Novelty song. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
McCartney's plays secret gig for just 1000 fans Jun 9, 2007
A host of celebrities also turned out for the one-off show including supermodel Kate Moss, Bond actor Pierce Brosnan, Pink Floyd's David Gilmour, The Office star Mackenzie Crook, pop singer Gareth Gates and Texas frontwoman Sharleen Spiteri. More. (Daily Mail)
Paul McCartney performs 'intimate' London gig Jun 8, 2007
Also present for the show were a host of celebrities, including former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan, supermodel Kate Moss, pop singer Gareth Gates, and Pink Floyd's David Gilmour. McCartney's 90-minute performance included hits from his days as a member of The Beatles, as well as songs from his new album, as he was joined on stage with his four-piece band. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Any Dream Will Do: Week 9 May 30, 2007
as they all should so loud, it does remind me of Gareth Gates and then it was WILL YOUNG that was the Winner. For the sake of ADWD I hope it will be Ben, Keith or Lewis - Now it is up to the Public. (Stage)
Timbaland takes UK number one Apr 17, 2007
However Gareth Gates, the original Pop Idol runner-up, failed to make the top ten with comeback single Changes. The 22-year-old singer, who was dropped by his record company Sony BMG last year, reached number 14. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Original sin Apr 6, 2007
Listeners eventually voted for Madonna's version of American Pie, but it could have been any one of dozens: Duran Duran's startling attempt at Public Enemy's 911 is a Joke, Gareth Gates' rendition of Suspicious Minds, or the enervated Sugababes/Girls Aloud collaboration for Comic Relief, Walk this Way, which reached No 1 last month. All provoke one question: what were they thinking. (Guardian Unlimited)
