Joe McElderry reveals he was secretly on X Factor three years before victory

Glass Animals have matched the Spice Girls’ best performance on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart in the US after their single ‘Heat Waves’ topped the chart for a fourth week.The Oxford four-piece are continuing to bask in the success of their 2020 single, which originally featured on their third studio album ‘Dreamland’.‘Heat Waves’ made it to the top of the Hot 100 earlier this month after completing a record 59-week climb to Number One, and the track is now four weeks into its reign at the top of the US singles chart.As Billboard notes, Glass Animals’ four consecutive weeks at US Number One is the longest period spent at the top of the Hot 100 by a British group since the Spice Girls spent four weeks at Number One in 1997 with ‘Wannabe’.The likes of Pink Floyd (‘Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)’), Queen (‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love’) and The Rolling Stones (‘Honky Tonk Women’ and ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’) have also respectively spent four weeks at the top of the Hot 100.The current all-time record for a song by a British group staying at the top of the US singles chart is held by The Beatles, who spent nine weeks at Number One in 1968 with ‘Hey Jude’. Speaking to NME at last month’s BRIT Awards, Glass Animals frontman Dave Bayley said of ‘Heat Waves’ success: “There’s something in it.

Yungblud performed his latest single ‘The Funeral’ during last night’s episode of The Late Late Show in the US – you can watch the singer’s energetic performance, during which he kissed host James Corden, below.The Doncaster artist released the track earlier this month before sharing its official video, which features a cameo from Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne.Yungblud performed ‘The Funeral’ on the Corden-hosted Late Late Show last night (March 28) with his live band, who paid tribute to the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, who died last week, with the message ‘4 Taylor’ on their bass drum skin.During the performance, Yungblud left the stage and ran over to Corden’s desk, where he planted a series of kisses on the host’s face before running back to rejoin his band to finish the song.Yungblud later ended the performance by highlighting his band’s drum tribute to Hawkins, which Corden also acknowledged – you can watch the performance of ‘The Funeral’ above.‘The Funeral’ is expected to feature on the follow-up to Yungblud’s 2020 album ‘weird!’. In an interview earlier this year, he said the new record would contain “the most personal music I’ve ever written”.

Glass Animals have equalled a long-held US chart record with their mega-hit Heat Waves. 

Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg has said that the band “turned up the dials on experimentation” while making their forthcoming seventh album.Frontman Corey Taylor confirmed last month that the masked metal titans had completed work on their “killer” new record, which will follow 2019’s ‘We Are Not Your Kind’. A release date is not yet known.Earlier this month, Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson gave further insight into what fans could expect from the band’s next full-length effort, explaining that his “sound selection was a little more off-planet than normal” following an extensive period of touring.Speaking in a recent interview with the US radio station WZOR (via Metal Injection), Weinberg teased the “exciting” and “really interesting” elements that feature on Slipknot’s new album.“I would say we kind of turned up the dials on experimentation,” Weinberg said.

Justice League star Ezra Miller has been arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and harrassment, Hawaii police have confirmed.The actor, best known for playing The Flash in the DC franchise, was reportedly arrested in Hilo on Monday (March 28) after an alleged incident in a bar in Hawaii on Sunday night.According to a public statement obtained by The Guardian, Hawaii police allege Miller had become “agitated” and began “yelling obscenities” at other people in the bar singing karaoke.The actor reportedly then “grabbed the microphone from a 23-year-old woman singing karaoke and later lunged at a 32-year-old man playing darts. The bar owner asked Miller to calm down several times to no avail”.Ezra Miller was reportedly released on bail on Monday, according to the police.

Mick Jagger has announced that a new solo track called ‘Strange Game’ is coming this week.The upcoming song serves as the theme tune to the new Apple Original series Slow Horses, the first two episodes of which land on Apple TV+ this Friday (April 1). The Rolling Stones frontman co-wrote the single alongside Academy Award-nominated film composer Daniel Pemberton.Teasing the collaboration yesterday (March 28), Jagger tweeted: “I’ve been working on a fun project with the composer Daniel Pemberton… look out for it coming soon!”Pemberton said in a statement: “Working with Mick Jagger has been one of the most exciting collaborations of my professional career.

EXCLUSIVE: An influx of U.S. studios and streamers heading to next week’s Mip TV should mitigate the loss of some of the bigger European distributors, according to Lucy Smith, who runs the annual market.

APPOINTMENTSCopyright hub ICE has recruited Govinda Fichtner as CTO. He joins from web hosting company IONOS.

Manchester United's David de Gea distribution is the worst among goalkeepers in Europe's top five leagues.

Mark Wright has revealed he is back living with his parents as he gives the latest tour of the nearly-finished mega-mansion.

Stacey Solomon had her Instagram followers in hysterics after sharing a hilarious video of Joe Swash calling her a "mutant" for having hairy legs.The Loose Women star - who's set to make her long-awaited comeback to the ITV panel - filmed Joe's reaction after using his new razor.In the video fiancé Joe, 40, was perched on a bed and could be heard complaining about how she had ruined his piece of kit. Stacey, who was all soaked up in the bath, said: "Had to shave my legs for my first day back on Loose Women tomorrow and Joe's not happy I found his new razor."She hilariously added: "Truth is, I do have mutant super strength leg hair and the razor is visibly blunt by the end of it."Stacey's unimpressed fiancé Joe could then be heard wailing in the background of the hilarious video as she filmed his reaction.A comical Joe said: "There's nothing your leg hairs can't break.

STACEY Solomon shared the hilarious moment Joe Swash called her a 'mutant' for having hairy legs. The Loose Women presenter, 32, was having a bubble bath and shaving her legs before her return to the ITV panel show.

Big Brother 2 contestant Narinder Kaur has confirmed that she no longer speaks to her former best friend - and Big Brother winner - Brian Dowling.While doing a cookery demonstration on Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch on Wednesday (March 2), Narinder was asked by Steph McGovern whether she's still in touch with any of her fellow housemates from the 2001 series.Narinder, 48, said she speaks to "loads of them" before adding: "I don't talk to Brian anymore. We had a big fall out."After some prodding from Steph, Narinder said: "It's too much to go into.

Stacey Solomon has issued an apology to her fans after she was unable to reply to their messages due to her busy schedule.The 32-year-old Loose Women star last night posted various clips to her Instagram Story to explain her absence.Stacey had been busy filming for the next series of Bake Off alongside Liam Charles, Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden.The new venture also meant she had to spend the night away from her fiancé Joe Swash and her four children.In a series of videos shared with Stacey’s five million followers, the TV star explained her social media absence as she promised to reply to fans’ messages.“I’ve been so rubbish today.

X Factor winner Joe McElderry looks worlds away from his days on the ITV singing competition in his latest TV appearance.

JOE Swash has revealed his secret friendship with a Loose Women star, who he says is "like an auntie to him". The TV star, 40, who is loved up with fiancée Stacey Solomon, 32, has revealed they even used to go on family holidays together.

JOE McElderry won The X Factor - and hearts all over Britain - when he was just 18, but he looked very different in a TV appearance today. The singer, now 30, popped up on Steph's Packed Lunch to talk about his forthcoming tour, where he will perform George Michael numbers.

Eastenders star, Joe Swash was "free and easy" and living the high life. Now, however, he's assured the world that wife-to-be Stacey Solomon and their children are his future - and he's abandoned the party lifestyle altogether.The 40-year-old TV star has matured significantly since he started his Eastenders role as Mickey Miller aged just 21.He now has two children with Loose Women and X-Factor star Stacey - son Rex and baby daughter Rose.He also has another son, Harry, from a previous relationship, and he is stepdad to Stacey's two eldest sons, Leighton and Zachary - so it's safe to say much of his current lifestyle involves family.Looking back at the party-fuelled lifestyle of his younger years, Joe seemed to barely recognise himself."When I first got on EastEnders I was like the ginger kid who could suddenly get into nightclubs, and I was free and easy, and I really enjoyed that period of time," he told The Sun."And then you grow up, and I had Harry, met Stacey, we’ve got Rex and Rose, and Zach and Leighton."When I look back it feels like a different person.

X Factor winner Joe McElderry looked totally different from his days on the ITV singing competition as he appeared on Steph’s Packed Lunch this Monday (February 28).The crooner is best known for his rise to success back in 2009, beating Stacey Solomon and Olly Murs to the X Factor crown.Now 30, the singer has totally revamped his image - though he doesn’t shy away from the leather jackets of his ITV days.Appearing on the Channel 4 show to chat to host Steph McGovern on Monday, Joe opted for a grey shirt worn open at the collar under his trademark leather jacket, baring a triangle of hunky flesh for the camera.Joe wore his brunette hair slicked back with gel for his chat show appearance, and was full of smiles as he splurged some X Factor secrets for eager fans.And there might be a reason behind his incredible transformation - as his 2022 tour is based on the music of one of his idols, George Michael.The star definitely had the look of the Wham! singer with a hint of designer stubble and his hair eased into gentle waves.His Freedom tour sees Joe head off around the country with a string of George Michael’s hits - after duetting with him during his X Factor stint back in the day.The pair belted out Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me together, blowing the crowd away and catapulting Joe to the win.Fans of Steph’s Packed Lunch were loving Joe’s appearance, as one tweeted: "Wow Joe McElderry still has an amazing voice!""Joe McElderry amazing voice and great to honour #GeorgeMichael!" someone else said.As another couldn’t help telling Steph: "I am enjoying watching your show and watching Joe McElderry!"The star has been praised for his body transformations in the past - after being fat shamed after an appearance on Lorraine back

X Factor at the judges houses three years before he won the show on Steph’s Packed Lunch.The 30-year-old singer discussed the impact of the national fame he faced after he beat Stacey Solomon and Olly Murs to the post back in 2005.During Monday’s edition of the popular Channel 4 show, Steph Mcgovern welcomed the West End star onto the show as he promoted his new tour George Michael tour on air.And as the singer reflected on his experience on the popular ITV talent competition, he confessed he buckled under the pressure when he first applied for the show at the age of 16.As he looked back over his time on the show, he admitted that he’s not a natural extrovert and struggled with his newfound fame so much so that he dropped out of the competition early when he made it to the judge's houses.This is a live TV story and is constantly being notes updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar, or follow us on Instagram @dailystar to get the latest TV and celeb gossip 24 hours a day.Or like our Daily Star Showbiz Facebook page to get the day's biggest stories, and have your say on them.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star showbiz newsletters?You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.Download the Daily Star app for flash alerts on the biggest stories of the day, so you don't miss out.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star news bulletins? You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.

JOE Swash has revealed boozy parties and rowdy nightclubs are long behind him with his young family now his top priority. The TV star, 40, shares children Rex and Rose with fiancée Stacey Solomon, 32, is step-dad to her sons Leighton and Zachary and father to son Harry from a previous relationship. While Joe made the most of his early 20s and the fame that came with being an EastEnders regular, the actor said he feels like a different person now.