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SHORT-LIVED singing competition Pop Idol aired its first series over two decades ago in 2001, before it concluded two years later. But in despite its short time span - the show had a whole host of famous faces and former contestants that went on to achieve stardom.

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ITV's Loose Women viewers gasp as Michelle McManus, 43, 'hasn't aged' – 20 years after Pop Idol

Former Pop Idol winner Michelle McManus made an appearance on Tuesday's Loose Women, with viewers left amazing as she appeared to have not aged a day since her show stint 20 years ago.The singer, 43, who has undergone a hair and body transformation in recent years, may have looked rather different but she had remained looking just as youthful as she had in her 20s. As the show aired, several viewers flocked to X, previously Twitter, to show her with love, and express their shock at her appearance. One wrote: "Michelle is such a sweetheart!!! She also doesn't look 43.The woman hasn't aged in twenty years", and another added: "Michelle McManus looks incredible omg!!!!" However, despite viewers praising her past and present looks, Michelle recalled the many hurtful fat-shaming comments she had received during her time on Pop Idol.

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Pop Idol's Michelle McManus looks completely different after amazing hair transformation

Pop Idol's Michelle McManus looked completely different as she revealed her new funky hairstyle.

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Michelle McManus, Sam & Mark, and Will Young… here’s what happened to former Pop Idol contestants

TV TALENT show Pop Idol aired its first series in 2001 - but if you want to feel REALLY old all you have to do is look back at what the former contestants look like now. From reality telly to successful chart careers, here’s what Pop Idol finalists are up to at the moment… Sam & Mark Sam Nixon and Mark Rhodes caught viewers' attention on the second series of Pop Idol.

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Sam Mark's Pop Idol bond, Caroline Flack heartbreak and becoming dads together

Sam Nixon and Mark Rhodes went from individuals in a singing contest to the ultimate children's TV presenting duo.

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Caroline Flack's life in pictures – from Strictly star to red carpet royalty

Caroline Flack was tragically found dead at her home in North London on February 15, sending shockwaves around the world.Ahead of her tragic death, Caroline was recognised as one of the nation's biggest TV personalities, starting out as an actress on the sketch show Bo'Selecta.Her career spanned over a decade from hosting TMi with Sam Nixon and Mark Rhodes, being crowned Strictly Come Dancing champion and being the face of a number of well known fashion brands such as River Island and Speedo.Caroline is arguably the most famous for presenting ITV2 dating show Love Island, which she hosted up until the latest winter series, which aired in January this year.Daily Star Online have taken a look back at just some of Caroline's career

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Caroline Flack's rise to nation's TV sweetheart - from kids' TV to Love Island

Caroline Flack was one of the most popular TV presenters in the UK, with the star being a huge hit as the presenter of Love Island.But where did her TV career start?She got her big break in 2001 on Sky One’s Is Harry on the Boat alongside Danny Dyer and Keith Allen.A year later she starred as Bubbles on comedy sketch show Bo Selecta, returning to the character in 2004.Corporal Flack was her next role in Weapons of Mass Distraction before taking on her first presenting role in Channel 4’s The Games: Live at Trackside alongside Jamie Theakston.It was from that successful stint that she bagged her next job on When Games Attack in 2005.In 2006 Caroline dipped her toes in children’s television, joining duo Sam Nixon and Mark Rhodes on Saturday

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The Chase fans amazed at Jimmy Carr's huge £82k win - but others brand show 'fix'

The Chase host Bradley Walsh welcomed Jimmy Carr, Ann Widdecombe, Sam Nixon and Mark Rhodes on to the show tonight to win some money for charity. While everyone played safe with the middle offer, Jimmy decided to go big, and managed to win a whopping £82,000 during his round.The players then walked away with a massive £100k from the game, but some fans were left suspicious over the celebrity special.Some angry viewers took to social media to brand the show a "fix", as one wrote: "That is the biggest fix I've ever seen..(would never happen with regular players)...

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Bradley Walsh health: How long has The Chase presenter battled 'time bomb' heart disease

Bradley Walsh will host a celebrity special of The Chase tonight which sees Ann Widdecombe, Sam Nixon and Mark Rhodes and Jimmy Carr go against the chaser to win money for their individual charities. But what has Bradley said of his health?Bradley has opened up his heath as he has been warned he was at risk of dying from heart disease.Talking to The Sun, Bradley spoke of how he felt like a "time bomb".Bradley said: "I was a time bomb.

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ITV's Loose Women viewers gasp as Michelle McManus, 43, 'hasn't aged' – 20 years after Pop Idol

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