Joe McElderry says X Factor 'needs to work on aftercare' as show revamp rumours abound

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X Factor could do more to create a "safe space for artists" along with working on their "aftercare" for singers. The hitmaker who won the 2009 series, appeared on FURBAR Radio speaking with TOWIE star Bobby Norris and Stephen Leng on the popular gossip show Access All Areas.

During their discussion, naturally talk turned to former Pop Star and Pop Idol legend Darius Campbell Danesh's tragic death.READ MORE: Explosive X Factor documentary in the works – everything we know so farThe singer was found unresponsive in his apartment in Minnesota on August 11, with medics pronouncing the 41-year-old artist dead after they'd arrived at the scene.

Local Rochester police did confirm that there were "no signs of intent of suspicious circumstances" however further toxicology reports will be carried out.Speaking about Darius' shock passing, Joe told the hosts: "[He was] such a talent and such a lovely guy.

It's so sad. At such a young age as well. It's tragic."The former X Factor star added: "It's such a loss, you know, and I was just looking actually, so many friends that obviously knew him a lot more than I did in the industry have had so many wonderful things to say about him and how much of a lovely person he was.