Former X Factor contestant Phillip Blackwell desired fame so much that he risked being identified as a rapist, a court heard today.
The ex supply teacher, 56, is facing a lengthy jail sentence after previously admitting a total of 31 sexual offences at Warwick Crown Court.
The serial rapist - who would be armed with a "rape kit", which included gaffer tape and a video camera, when attacking women - appeared on the ITV talent show 12 years ago and later went on the show's UK tour.
Adrian Langdale, prosecuting, told the court how the Blackwell was "happy" to risk being "identified" by touring with nation with the talent series - alongside the likes of Alexandra Burke and JLS - as he wanted "fame".
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