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Love Island's Will Young, known as Farmer Will who appeared on the winter series of the hit ITV show, has candidly spoken out about the reason his friendships ended with his co-stars. Just months after leaving the Love Island villa, Will is now celebrating the release of his first book and has opened up about sacrificing friendships for his work as a farmer.

Pop Idol was one of the biggest TV hits of the early noughties, and despite only running for two series, the show spawned the careers of 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. In 2001, the then 20-year-old impressed judges Simon Cowell, Pete Waterman, Nicki Chapman and Neil Fox with an impressive vocal performance and successfully made it into the final ten.

Fame Academy star David Sneddon looks unrecognisable in new photos, 22 years after he shot to fame on the hit BBC show.The singer appeared on the first series of the music programme in 2002 and went on to win, taking home a huge prize which included a record contract with Mercury Records. David, now 46, was just 24 years old when he was thrust into the spotlight on Fame Academy, where he competed against the likes of Lemar, Malachi Cush, Ainslie Henderson and Sinead Quinn.The programme led to him securing a number one hit with the song Stop Living the Lie, and his debut album, Seven Years - Ten Weeks, reached number five in the UK.

Love Island couple Jessie Wynter and Will Young revealed a "disaster" with their ongoing renovation plans due to a clash with a builder.The duo, who rose to fame after meeting on the iconic ITV2 show back in 2023, opened up about their home renovations and the problems they've encounter with a builder who reportedly "ripped them off." Farmer Will appeared at Tulley’s Christmas Lights event and shared an update on his and Jessie’s home renovations with The Sun ahead of travelling Down Under for Christmas.The star, who appeared angry at the situation told the publication: "We’re having a disaster. It’s a nightmare, so we’re renovating at the moment and our builder man has ripped us off and taken our money.

Love Island stars Will Young and Jessie Wynter have sparked an engagement frenzy after sharing a cryptic post.The TV stars, who met on the iconic ITV2 show back in 2023, have sent fans wild thanks to one mysterious series of snaps which appeared to show Jessie wearing a band on her ring finger - though on the wrong hand. In a series of photos uploaded to Instagram, Jessie and Will looked loved up as they posed for a picture in front of Battersea Power Station. For the occasion Jessie, 27, dazzled in a strapless white mini dress which she paired with a pair of pointed white heels.

Love Island star Casey O'Gorman has reportedly joined Made In Chelsea - and he’s already found love on the show. Casey, 27, who most recently starred in Love Island: All Stars, is set to join in the next season after becoming close friends with Made in Chelsea ’s Tristan Phipps, according to sources. Casey rose to fame on the winter edition of Love Island in 2023, where he starred alongside islanders Kai Fagan, Samie Elishi, and Will Young.

Love Island star Jessie Wynter has been sharing a slew of gorgeous snaps from a sun-filled holiday with her boyfriend Will Young in Malta. Sharing a sweet carousel of pics from their holiday together, including one of the pair on a yacht at sea, the reality star wrote: “Having the best time in Malta swimming in the beautiful water, the amazing sunshine & of course with my beautiful boyfriend.” She added: “Truly grateful for everything we get to do together, there’s not a day that goes by that I don’t wake up pinching myself to be living this life”. The loved-up couple began their whirlwind romance after they began dating on Love Island in January 2023 - and their love story only seems to be getting stronger.

Radio 2's Breakfast Show listeners were in for a surprise this morning as they woke up to an unexpected voice.

Singer Will Young has opened up about his decision to leave Strictly Come Dancing, revealing that he was battling severe agoraphobia at the time.The star said he felt "pressured" by his team to continue despite wanting to quit. The Pop Idol winner participated in the popular BBC show in 2016 but left after just three weeks due to personal reasons. At the time, the 45 year old singer expressed his joy at being part of one of Britain's most beloved TV shows.

Scottish comedian Susan Calman is a familiar face on the UK entertainment circuit, but her rise to fame was far from conventional - she spent seven years as a corporate lawyer before making the leap into stand-up comedy. When Strictly Come Dancing came knocking, the openly gay star, who publicly acknowledged her sexuality in 1993, found herself at the centre of controversy.

Love Island star Jessie Wynter, who found love with farmer Will Young during her time on the show, has hinted at a cast feud. Jessie, who hails from Australia, admitted that she was "never added" to the girls' WhatsApp chat following their time in the villa.

Stars in the world of TV brought the glamour to the BAFTAs on Sunday, 12 May, as they celebrated the very best of British television. From Love Islanders such as Amy Hart, Jessie Wynter and Will Young, to EastEnders and Strictly star Bobby Brazier, the celebs were all smiles as they posed up a storm on the red carpet, whilst they basked in the May sunshine.

Love Island's Jessie Wynter has confessed that she would get engaged to her boyfriend Will Young in a heartbeat.The 27 year old met the 25 year old farmer on last year's series of Winter Love Island, where the pair's relationship blossomed during their time in the South African villa. Fast forward over a year, and Jessie, who is from Tasmania but lived in Sydney before Love Island has embraced her new life in the UK, after she decided to stay with Will on his Buckinghamshire farm following the show. Now, with their relationship going from strength to strength, Jessie has admitted that the pair have even talked about getting hitched.

Will Young has recalled his “awful” experience of meeting Julia Roberts for the first time.Appearing on BBC’s The One Show on Wednesday (April 24), the former Pop Idol star was asked by hosts Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas about the kind of stories he’ll be telling crowds on his upcoming UK tour.Young then recalled the time he was left sweating and embarrassed after he made a joke that didn’t quite land when he met the Notting Hill star for the first time.The singer said: “I was singing at the LA BAFTAs. She was in the dressing room and I got a bit tongue-tied and I just was looking at her and thinking ‘oh god, that’s Julia Roberts.’ All I had in my head was [the Pretty Woman theme tune].”“Then she said, ‘You’re the guy from American Idol’ and I said, ‘No Pop Idol’. Then I said, ‘Wouldn’t it be funny if it was called Pup Idol and everyone brought their puppies’.“She just looked at me.

Alex Jones was left confused as she made a blunder on The One Show on Wednesday (24 April), with her co-host Jermaine Jenas stepping in to correct her.The TV presenter was introducing the popular BBC One show when she appeared to have forgotten what day of the week it was. Alex, 47, and Jermaine, 41, were joined on the sofa by singer Will Young and actress Imelda Staunton. Alex enthusiastically introduced them both to viewers, before exclaiming: "What a lovely combo for a Thursday!" Former professional footballer Jermaine then jumped in and corrected her.

Love Island's Jessie Wynter has bravely spoken out about a terrifying drink spiking incident, revealing she "knows" who was behind the near-fatal attack.The Australian reality TV starlet was enjoying a holiday in the US with her boyfriend and fellow Islander Will Young when she became the victim of a drink spiking. Jessie woke up in hospital and expressed how "lucky" she felt to have Will by her side during the traumatic ordeal. Jessie has now disclosed that she recognised her attackers as they had previously tried to hang around the couple.

Katie Price has spoken out about taking Gareth Gates' virginity while she was six months pregnant with her eldest son, Harvey. The former glamour model discussed the event on the Anything Goes with James English podcast.

Jessie Wynter and Will Young are taking a 'big step' in their relationship after meeting on the winter version of Love Island in January 2023. Jessie, who hails from Australia, has been living with Will and his family at their 700 acre farm near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, since they left the show, but they're now planning to get their own place. In an interview with MailOnline, Jessie said: "Will and I are really excited.

Singer Will Young said he has been thinking about becoming an MP as he spoke about his fears of being gay in Tory Britain.

Love Island star Jessie Wynter has opened up about her "overwhelming" health diagnosis which was discovered after a battle with body dysmorphia. Jessie, 27, made her TV debut back in 2019 when she starred in the Love Island Australia spin-off series before taking another shot at finding the one on the UK winter series of the hit ITV dating show in 2023.

Jessie Wynter "fell in love" during the winter series of Love Island in 2023 when she met Will Young, fast forward a year and the couple have big plans for the future. Jessie, 27, made her TV debut back in 2019 when she starred in the Love Island Australia spin-off series which she described as "wild" and "the craziest experience of my whole entire life".Taking another shot at love, Jessie entered the Love Island villa for the second time as a bombshell during series nine where she met Will Young, a farmer from Buckinghamshire and they quickly became inseparable.They won the hearts of the nation and finished the show in fifth place, just days away from the final.

The Human League, Ocean Colour Scene, and The Coral have been announced to headline North West’s Deva Fest 2024.The “family-friendly” festival will take place from August 8-11 at Cheshire’s Cholmondeley Castle. Tickets are now on sale to the general public – purchase yours here.Acts also slated to appear include Rebecca Ferguson, Toyah Wilcox & Robert Fripp, East-17, Sleeper and the Symphonic Ibiza.Deva Fest, which has been running for four years now, is set to have its “best line up yet”, according to founder Phil MarstonHe said: “We’re so excited Deva Fest is back at Cholmondeley Castle for 2024.