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Pop Idol: 'Songs From The Movies' Week, January 2002
🦋 On this day in 2002 Darius appeared on Pop Idol’s ‘Songs from the Movies’ episode. He sang ‘Baby Can I Hold You’ and went through to...

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Jan 5, 2024
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Pop Idol: Darius performs 'What The World Needs Now', December 2001
🦋 On this day in 2001 Darius appeared on Pop Idol’s ‘Burt Bacharach’ episode. Darius sang this sweet version of ‘What The World Needs...

Sarah
Dec 29, 2023
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VIDEO: Darius guesting on The Kumars At No42 Christmas Special, December 2002
🦋 In 2002 Darius guested on the Christmas Special of The Kumars At No 42. He was interviewed and there’s a musical surprise at the end....

Sarah
Dec 24, 2023
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Pop Idol: Darius performs 'When A Child Is Born', December 2001
🦋 On this day in 2001 Darius made his first appearance on the Pop Idol Live Shows. The episode was Christmas themed and Darius sang this...

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Dec 22, 2023
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VIDEO: Darius On Songs Of Praise, The Big Sing - October 2008
🦋 On this day in 2008 Darius’ performance at ‘The Big Sing’ event at the Royal Albert Hall was shown on BBC’s Songs Of Praise. The...

Sarah
Oct 26, 2023
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20 Years Since 'Greasemania'
It''s 20 years ago this week since Darius performed on 'Greasemania' and released his cover of 'Sandy' on the show's official compilation...

Sarah
Oct 19, 2023
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AUDIO: It's Not Unusual (Live)
This recording of Darius singing live on the Pop Idol tour was released as a B Side to 'Colourblind' in July 2002. You can listen below...

Sarah
Aug 26, 2023
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INTERVIEW: Darius is made an ambassador for The Prince's Trust - OK Magazine, May 2002
Darius and his fellow Pop Idol contestants featured in an OK magazine article about the tour and Darius, Will and Gareth becoming...

Sarah
Aug 26, 2023
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AUDIO: Darius Performing 'Nessun Dorma' For Popstar To Operastar Rehearsal Show
This is a recording taken at a rehearsal episode of Popstar To Operastar of Darius singing 'Nessun Dorma' It was recorded live on 14th...

Sarah
Jul 23, 2023
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20 Years Ago Today Darius Appeared On Hollyoaks
It’s 20 years ago today that Darius appeared on Hollyoaks and performed ‘Girl In The Moon’ for the show. Talking about his appearance in...

Sarah
Jul 4, 2023
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INTERVIEW: Behind The Scenes Of Pop Idol - January 2002
The following article was printed in The Mirror's Saturday TV supplement, 'The Look', in January 2002. It took a look behind the scenes...

Sarah
Jun 28, 2023
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VIDEO: Darius On 'Friday Night With Jonathan Ross' - May 2003
20 years ago today, on 16th May 2003, Darius was a guest on the popular BBC chat show 'Friday Night With Jonathan Ross'. He was on to...

Sarah
May 16, 2023
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VIDEO: Darius On Pop Idol
We've added a few more of Darius's performances from Pop Idol to the archive today. You can watch them below: Darius performs 'When A...

Sarah
May 1, 2023
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PHOTOS & AUDIO: The Pop Idol Big Band Album Release & Signing
Following on from the hugely successful first series of Pop Idol a compilation of Big Band songs performed by the ten finalists,...

Sarah
Apr 24, 2023
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INTERVIEW: Darius' First Interview After Pop Idol
The following interview with Darius was his first after leaving the Pop Idol competition and was published in New magazine on 20th...

Sarah
Feb 20, 2023
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13 Years Ago Today Darius Won Popstar To Operastar
On this day in 2010 Darius won the final of ITV's Popstar To Operastar. He picked up 50.1% of the public vote to be crowned the winner of...

Sarah
Feb 19, 2023
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13 Years Ago Today Darius Performed In Popstar To Operastar's Semi-Final
On this day in 2010 Darius performed in the semi-final of ITV's Popstar To Operastar. He sang "Fin ch'han dal vino" - The Champagne Aria...

Sarah
Feb 12, 2023
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21 Years Since Darius came third in the Pop Idol Semi-final
It was 21 years ago this week that Darius came third in the Pop Idol semi-finals. Darius, who was 21 at the time of the competition,...

Sarah
Feb 3, 2023
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INTERVIEW: Pop Idol's Famous Five - Swing When You're Winning
Back in January 2002 Darius and his fellow Pop Idol finalists Will Young, Gareth Gates, Zoe Birkett and Hayley Evetts were featured on...

Sarah
Jan 26, 2023
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21 Years Ago Today Darius made it to the semi-finals of Pop Idol
It was 21 years ago today that Darius made it through the Pop Idol semi-finals. You can watch his performances of 'It's Not Unusual' and...

Sarah
Jan 26, 2023
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