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28 Mar 2012
Joe McElderry is to appear in the 'Coronation Street' musical. The singer - who won 'The X Factor' in 2009 - will perform in the finale of 'Street of Dreams' when it comes to his hometown of Newcastle on May 29 and 30. Joe - who went to visit the…
28 Jan 2012
Olly Murs wants to be an icon at the Brit Awards. The 27-year-old singer is "delighted" to have been asked to perform at next month's ceremony and has promised to don an outfit that people will remember forever. He said: "I haven't even discussed…
13 Aug 2011
Joe McElderry took part in 'Popstar to Operastar' so he could "grow" as a performer. The 20-year-old singer - who won 'The X Factor' in 2009 - says he wanted a new challenge after he was dropped by his record label Syco, which is owned by Simon…
15 Jul 2011
Cheryl Cole has helped Joe McElderry to bag a new record deal. The 28-year-old star - who mentored the 'Popstar To Operastar' champion when he won 'The X Factor' in 2009 - has reportedly assisted the 20-year-old singer in signing a contract with her…
11 Jul 2011
Joe McElderry admits his 'Popstar to Operastar' win was "far too close to home". The 20-year-old singer explained his triumph - which saw him beat off competition from Cheryl Baker to be crowned the winner of the singing competition last night…
Joe McElderry won 'Popstar to Operastar' last night (10.07.11). The former 'X Factor' champion - who was dropped from Simon Cowell's record label in April just 18 months after winning the talent show - beat off stiff competition from runner-up Cheryl…
9 Jul 2011
Joe McElderry wants to win 'Popstar to Operastar' to prove his career isn't over. The 20-year-old singer - who will compete in tomorrow's (10.07.11) final against Cheryl Baker - shot to fame after winning the 'X Factor' in 2009 but lost his record…
5 Jul 2011
Joe McElderry and Cheryl Baker are to perform at a Katherine Jenkins concert on Saturday (09.07.11). The 'Popstar to Operastar' finalists had been invited to the show judge's performance in Hayward's Heath, Sussex, but the Welsh beauty then dropped…
4 Jul 2011
Joe McElderry can't contain his excitement about getting through to the final of 'Popstar to Operastar'. The former 'X Factor' winner will compete in next Sunday's (10.07.11) final alongside Bucks Fizz star Cheryl Baker and can't believe he's…
Claire Richards and Joe Washbourn were voted off 'Popstar to Operastar' last night (03.07.11). The former Steps singer and Toploader frontman received the lowest amount of viewer votes and as there was no sing-off like previous weeks, both found…
29 Jun 2011
'Popstar to Operastar' faces the axe after its current series. The ITV1 Sunday night show - which sees music stars try their hand at opera singing - has seen ratings drop to just 2.9 million after opening with 6.3 million and now bosses are pondering…
11 Jun 2011
Joe McElderry thinks he is "stupid" to appear in 'Popstar to Operastar'. The 19-year-old star - who won 'The X Factor' in 2009, only to be dropped by Simon Cowell's record label 18 months later - explained he is hoping to master the art of opera…
10 Jun 2011
Katherine Jenkins thinks Joe McElderry will have a successful career as an opera singer. The classical music diva is one of the singer's mentors on 'Popstar to Operastar' and while he was dropped from his record label 18 months after wining 'The X…
8 Jun 2011
Melody Thornton and Joe McElderry have become known as 'Jelody'. The ex-Pussycat Dolls singer and the former 'X Factor' champion's fellow 'Popstar to Operastar' contestants have branded them with the nickname because they "gel" so well, and Melody…
31 May 2011
Joe McElderry thinks the 'X Factor' will be "different" without judges Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue. The 19-year-old singer - who won the series in 2009 before being dropped after just two singles earlier this year - is expecting the show to be…
27 May 2011
Joe McElderry thinks winning 'The X Factor' will make appearing on a new reality series easier. The 19-year-old singer - who won the ITV1 show in 2009, only to be dropped by Simon Cowell's record label 18 months later - explained he isn't scared…
9 May 2011
Erasure frontman Andy Bell is to appear on 'Popstar to Operastar'. The 47-year-old singer will join a host of other celebrities - including former 'X Factor' winner Joe McElderry - in the new series of the ITV show, which teaches pop stars how to…
21 Dec 2010
Joe McElderry is looking forward to a family Christmas. The 'Ambitions' hitmaker is hoping to enjoy a quiet festive period after having a busy 2010 promoting his debut album 'Wide Awake' - although he is unsure how much time off he will have. He…
10 Dec 2010
Joe McElderry thinks 'The X Factor' final is wide open. The 19-year-old singer - who won last year's series - explained while "quirky" Cher Lloyd is his favourite act, he thinks Matt Cardle or One Direction will win the ITV1 show this time…
6 Dec 2010
Joe McElderry is voting for Cher Lloyd in this year's 'The X Factor'. The 'There's A Place For Us' singer - who won the ITV1 show last year - admitted while it is hard to tell who will win this series, he has chosen to support the 17-year-old…
25 Oct 2010
Joe McElderry won't strip off to promote his career, as he thinks it is a "gimmick". The 'Ambitions' singer said he lacks the confidence to strip for a magazine, and he thinks there are other ways to be sexy without taking your clothes off. When…
9 Oct 2010
Joe McElderry may one day collaborate with N-Dubz. The clean-cut 'Ambitions' singer has struck up an unlikely friendship with the group's frontman Dappy after the rapper pledged his support to Joe on British TV show 'The X Factor', which he won in…
3 Oct 2010
Joe McElderry once almost wet himself at a Beyonce Knowles concert. The 19-year-old singer was once so excited to see his idol in the flesh he refused to go to the toilet and spent almost the entire show desperate to relieve himself because he…
30 Sep 2010
Joe McElderry wanted to record an upbeat song to prove he could dance. The 19-year-old singer confesses he was never allowed to do a dance routine when he appeared on UK TV talent search 'The X Factor', where he was discovered, and admits his new…
28 Sep 2010
Kieron Richardson was inspired to come out as gay by Joe McElderry. The 'Hollyoaks' actor - who revealed his sexuality live on television earlier this month - realised when the 'X Factor' winner was brave enough to tell the world he was homosexual he…
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