Pop Idol

Will Young

Winner Pop Idol 2001

Will beat the series favourite Gareth Gates by a narrow margin to win the first series of Pop Idol. He became noticed following an argument with Simon Cowell who criticised one of his performances.

Videos : You And I , Changes , ...more.

Gareth Gates

Runner-up Pop Idol 2001

Gareth is a fantastic singer with an angelic voice despite having a stammer for all his life. Since leaving Pop Idol, he has had very good international chart success with three albums now released. He also release a charity single for children in need that reached number one in the UK charts.

Videos : Say It Isn't So , Spirit In The Sky , ...more.

Michelle McManus

Winner Pop Idol 2002

Michelle from Glasgow in Scotland auditioned for the second series of Pop Idol in front of judge Simon Cowell, Pete Waterman, Dr. Fox and Nicki Chapman. Michelle was somewhat of a surprise winner, because many people including some of the judges thought she could not win because of her size.

Videos : All This Time

Mark Rhodes

Runner-up Pop Idol 2002

Mark was the runner-up to Michelle McManus in the second series of Pop Idol. Mark from Walsall in the West Midlands was once engaged to Zoe Birkett a former Pop Idol contestant.

Videos : The Way You Look Tonight

Sam and Mark

Runner-up Pop Idol 2002

After Pop Idol, Mark teamed up with Sam Dixon - the third place finalist, to form a group know simple as Sam and Mark. After a few hits in the UK charts, the pair became television presenters presenting a number of programs aimed at a young audience.

Videos : With A Little Help From My Friends