Where are Pop Idol's series one stars now – from school jobs to West End stage

Amanda Holden looked effortlessly glam as she waltzed into the Heart FM headquarters sporting one of her most dressed down looks yet. The Britain's Got Talent judge, 50, proved that she didn't need to wear jaw dropping attire to still win over the crowd.Instead, the mum-of-two opted to keep her look stylish and on-trend, sporting an orange high-neck jumper and a killer pair of fitted flared denim wash jeans.The I Can See Your Voice star sizzled for the camera as she posed while perched on a desk at the radio station's HQ.Her blonde locks were swooped up into a sleek high bun, to show off her immaculate makeup.Sharing her outfit with her 1.8 million Instagram fans, Amanda decided to jig for the camera.In another snap - also shared to her story - the TV judge can be seen on the move wearing a matching brightly coloured overcoat to complete her spring-time look.Meanwhile last month, Amanda returned to Britain's Got Talent for filming after the programme had been halted for two years due to the on-going Covid pandemic.The ITV star couldn't help stop her emotion from running wild as she returned for the fifteenth series at the London Palladium alongside her fellow panellists - Simon Cowell, 62, Alesha Dixon, 43, and David Walliams, 50.

FORMER X Factor stars Brian and Craig McDonald look unrecognisable 16 years on from their musical debut. The brothers competed in the ITV show as the pop rock group called The MacDonald Brothers, and they now also go by The Macs.

Jason Manford has confirmed ITV's new programme Starstruck doesn't aim to find the next big thing and contestants will go "back to Tesco" once everything is over.Speaking candidly to Daily Star and associated press, the Masked Singer star who is part of the celebrity judging panel on the talent show explained that the performers will not be "touring" or gaining a "record deal" off the back of it.Jason, 40, appeared in an open table discussion alongside fellow judge Beverley Knight who also confirmed Starstruck's format is dissimilar to Pop Idol and The X Factor.When asked whether the programme stood a chance in competing against Simon Cowell's previous productions, Jason made clear that there was a distinctive disparity with the shows.He said: "That's the great thing about the show, it's not about that."There will be no number ones, there will be nobody touring off the back off it, no ones got a record deal off the back of it."It's literally coming on pretending to be Cher, off your pop back to Tesco. That's the beauty of it you know.He added: "And you'll be the talk of the town for however long and you know you might get a few bookings at your local pub or wedding or whatever and you'd say 'as appeared on Starstruck' but it's not that sort of show."Beverley agreed with his sentiment and chimed: "It's not kind of 'oh my life depends on this'.

He explained: “Something was missing and that was Olly.“It's clear people like Simon Cowell are more important to him than me.“He's a self-absorbed sell-out. Our family was torn apart because of The X Factor.“Things have got to the point where if I have children, I don't even want Olly to meet them.“I watch my brother - the same person I shared a womb with - on TV now and it's like I don't even know who he is.”But Olly then claimed in a 2017 interview The Sunday Times Magazine that the problems between him and Ben dated back to their childhood.He said: “I don’t speak to my twin brother and that’s been extremely difficult.“Long before X Factor there were problems between Ben and his girlfriend and our family.“His wedding was his excuse for not having me in his life anymore...

Westlife have worked with the team behind some of the music world's biggest hits for their new track Alone Together.The Irish boy band's track was co-written by the group and international music producer Rami Yacoub, who has a record of making big hits with music icons such as Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande.Talking about their new track and their upcoming arena tour, band member Mark Feehily told Daily Star. "2022 is going to be Wetslife's biggest year yet and it is great to get going with the release of this new single.

“I was just cycling, not paying any attention and it was raining; and I went round a corner and just - the wheels just went under me. And then I knocked myself out.”He added that luckily, people were around to “stop the traffic.”Continuing on, the star said: "I mean actually the one thing - the only thing that scared me genuinely was when I was coming back from the hospital, knowing that Eric, my son, was waiting for me to tell me off.”Simon elaborated the feeling, explaining that it reminded him of being a child, being scared to go home after making a mistake.He said: "It was kind of like when I was a child, I was afraid of going home when I'd done something wrong.“I got the biggest telling off.

AMANDA Holden says she has bought Simon Cowell some stabilisers for this bike after his latest accident. The Heart Breakfast presenter, 50, revealed she made the cheeky purchase, which she plans to give to him at the weekend, to prevent him from breaking any more bones.

Simon Cowell has labelled himself a "nutter" as he breaks his silence on his second horror e-bike crash.The 62-year-old has vowed to wear a helmet from now on as he speaks out for the first time after breaking his arm.The music mogul was rushed to hospital after skidding at 20mph causing him to fly over his handlebars into the middle of the road.Discussing his crash, Simon told the MailOnline: "I'm OK. I'm feeling much better thank you.

issued a sly dig at Simon Cowell after his e-bike crash. Adil and Susanna addressed Simon being rushed to hospital - with the ITV Britain's Got Talent star reportedly "lucky" to be alive.

Simon Cowell has been photographed days after he experienced a terrifying bicycle crash where he required the emergency services.The 62-year-old music mogul was "lucky to be alive" after he was sent flying over the handlebars of his e-bike in his second horror crash in 18 months.Since the incident, the entrepreneur has been snapped donning a grin and wearing a bright yellow cast as he's been taking it easy over the last couple of days.He was recently spotted with his fiancée Lauren Silverman as the pair left their West London house on Wednesday.Simon gave a big thumbs-up and cheery wave as he left his home with him wearing a yellow aviator sunglasses, black mask and a black puffer jacket.In one picture, Simon took a break on a wooden chair outside a pub with his cast on display — and son Eric, seven, joyfully doodling on it.With pictures of Britain's Got Talent host circulating on social media, the TV star has since been taking it easier after the tragic injury.It's Simon's second accident in less than 18 months.The tycoon was previously left with a broken back after another horror e-bike crash in Malibu in August 2020.In the latest accident, the "blood-soaked" tycoon had been riding a Das Spitzing Evolution S-Pedelec bike.The entrepreneur was reaching speeds of 20mph while not wearing a helmet and experienced a suspected concussion, facial cuts and a broken arm.He was released from the hospital the same evening with a cast on his arm and has been ordered to rest up.A source said: "Simon is lucky to be alive.

Lorraine Kelly was not happy with Simon Cowell after it was claimed he wasn’t wearing a helmet when he crashed his bike again. The X Factor star was admitted to hospital in west London, according to reports, which came just 18 months after his crash in Los Angeles. The previous incident left him with a broken back, but the star luckily appears to be less badly hurt this time.

his latest crash, which he was ‘lucky to walk away from’. The Britain’s Got Talent star – who was recently filming auditions for the latest series – is resting up at home after going over the handlebars on his cycle last week, after the wheels hit a wet patch and sent him flying.Sources claimed he was ‘lucky to be alive’, after he previously broke his back in a similar incident which saw him come off an electric bike.He insisted he wouldn’t stop riding, though, and last Wednesday the mogul looked to be in chipper spirits as he got about on his two wheels in London.Seen without a helmet, amid reports he wasn’t wearing one at the time of his latest prang, Simon rode around the street wearing a puffer jacket, swish Ray Ban sunnies and gloves.Just a day later, The X Factor star was admitted to hospital with suspected concussion and a broken arm after the crash in West London, with a source telling The Sun: ‘Simon is lucky to be alive.

Simon Cowell should probably retire his e-bike forever. The "America's Got Talent" judge reportedly crashed on his e-bike last week in London, resulting in a broken left arm and bad facial bruising. TMZ reported on Feb.

Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell was rushed to hospital after falling off his bike in West London.It is believed that Simon, 62, was taken to hospital last Thursday night after being involved in an accident near his home, but he was released shortly after.His latest catastrophe comes just 18 months after he broke his back on an e-bike while in Los Angeles. Reports claim he is "lucky to be alive" after falling off his vehicle for a second time.

The Masked Singer in last episode’s tense double elimination. Former Manchester United football player Michael was unveiled as Doughnuts, a character that has been dubbed as the most successful breakout star of the series so far.

Pop Idol final. Watched by 15 million viewers, Will Young triumphed over Gareth Gates with 53. 1% of a record 8.

ALESHA Dixon has thrilled fans with a string of skimpy outfits at the Britain's Got Talent auditions. The star, 43, looked amazing last week in a skin-baring outfit including a silver bra and black trousers.

THE Masked Singer fans have been scratching their heads over who the celebrities are behind the remaining masks. The celebs unmasked so far have been pop stars Heather Small and Will Young, tennis champion Pat Cash, TV veteran Gloria Hunniford and rocker Tom Chaplin.

Simon Cowell looked completely unrecognisable as he showed off his muscles and long hair in a throwback snap.The music mogul showcased his toned physique in the 1980s photo alongside his former flame Sinitta.The pair beamed at the camera as they posed at a gig in Soho, London at The Hippodrome.The now 62-year-old was seen sporting a tight vest and high-waisted jeans with black braces.Simon showed off his incredible long locks which were perfectly blow dried to fit the frame of his face.36 years later the Synco boss and Sinitta are still good friends and enjoy holidaying together.Simon who has launched the careers of several superstars including One Direction, Westlife and Little Mix set up his own music company Syco in 1986 and signed Sinitta first.Earlier this month, Simon has reportedly become engaged to his girlfriend Lauren Silverman after secretly proposing to her on holiday in Barbados.The couple first met in 2004 but Lauren was still married to property mogul Andrew Silverman.The couple later announced their relationship in 2013 and welcomed their seven-year-old son Eric together in 2014.A source told The Sun: "Simon and Lauren are ridiculously, nauseatingly in love - incredibly, lockdown brought them closer than ever."The famous TV judge has previously said he didn't believe in marriage.“Lauren was absolutely stunned and never in a million years expected Simon to pop the question. She burst into tears - happy tears - and obviously said ‘yes’ straight away," the source added.

Masked Singer chiefs say the TV character has become their most popular star ever.The celebrity hiding behind the mask has proved you don’t need to be “pitch perfect” to survive in the contest.Show chief Dan Nettleton said: “Doughnuts is a breakout star. We have never had someone with his singing ability get so far as he has got so far.

THE Masked Singer is hiding two HUGE stars no-one has guessed yet ahead of a double-reveal tomorrow night. The celebs unmasked so far have been pop stars Heather Small and Will Young, tennis champion Pat Cash, TV veteran Gloria Hunniford and rocker Tom Chaplin. Judges and viewers have struggled to guess correctly this series, and presenter Joel Dommett admitted the clues this year have been extremely tough but insisted fans won't be disappointed when the final characters are unmasked.