general | May 19, 2026

Who came second in X Factor 2005?

On the back of their performances and popularity in the competition, Ward (winner), Andy Abraham (runner-up), Journey South (third place) and Maria Lawson (8th place) landed recording contracts.

Who came 2nd in X Factor?

Olly Murs has hardly left our screens since coming second in 2009’s X Factor. He has released six studio albums, presented numerous television programmes, including The X Factor itself and it’s spin-off show The Xtra Factor, and is now a judge on The Voice UK.

Who came 2nd to Alexandra Burke?

Results summary

ActFinal
Second Vote
Alexandra BurkeWinner 58.34%
JLSRunner-up 41.66%
Eoghan QuiggEliminated (final)

Who came second to Leona Lewis?

Ray Quinn
After the semi-final on 9 December, Cowell became the winning judge even though the series had not yet finished, as two of his acts, Ray Quinn and Leona Lewis, became the two finalists. Lewis won the series on 16 December, with Quinn finishing as runner-up.

What came after Pop Idol?

X Factor
Two series were broadcast, one in 2001–2002 and a second in 2003. Pop Idol was subsequently put on an indefinite hiatus after series judge Simon Cowell announced the launch of The X Factor in the UK in April 2004. The show has become an international TV franchise since, spawning multiple Idol series worldwide.

How much is Alexandra Burke worth?

Alexandra Burke Net Worth: Alexandra Burke is a British recording artist and songwriter who has a net worth of $8 million. Alexandra Burke has earned her net worth through her musical career as a performing artist with hit singles, albums and tours with singles in the top ten UK Singles Chart.

Who was in Xfactor Final 2008?

The 12 acts on the single are Austin Drage, Eoghan Quigg, Scott Bruton, Laura White, Diana Vickers, Alexandra Burke, Daniel Evans, Rachel Hylton, Ruth Lorenzo, Bad Lashes, Girlband and JLS.

Who won xfactor in 2006?

Leona Lewis
Series 3 – 2006 Winner: Leona Lewis.

Who won the first Pop Idol?

Will Young
The first series was won by Will Young, with Gareth Gates coming second. Michelle McManus won the second series. All of the top three contestants from series 1 had number-one singles in the UK. Young continues to be a recording artist.

Is Darius Danesh married?

Natasha Henstridgem. 2011–2018
Darius Campbell/Spouse

Former Pop Idol star Darius Campbell has revealed that he and his wife Natasha Henstridge are getting divorced. Appearing on Monday’s Loose Women, the 36-year-old revealed that the pair are “still friends” despite trying to end their marriage three years ago.

Who won 1st Pop Idol?

What is James Arthur’s net worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth website, James Arthur’s net worth is around $5 million (around £4 million), mostly due to his single and album sales and tours.

What does JLS stand for?

Jack the Lad Swing
What does JLS stand for? JLS stands for Jack the Lad Swing. It’s from the saying Jack The Lad being British and New Jack Swing, which is a type of American R&B from the 90’s. The two phrases combined encapsulates the original, funky and confident style of music that JLS are known for.

Who is the most successful Pop Idol?

Series 1 (2001–02)

ContestantWeek 1Week 9
Will Young1st 27.3%Winner 53.1%
Gareth Gates2nd 26.3%Runner-up 46.9%
Darius CampbellN/A1Eliminated (week 8)
Zoe Birkett3rd 10.8%Eliminated (week 7)

Who owned Pop Idol?

Simon Fuller
Simon Fuller, who created the Spice Girls and dreamt up Pop Idol, which became American Idol, owns the rights to American Idol and reportedly offered Simon Cowell “Oprah money” to stay on the show, which Cowell rejected.

What is Darius doing now?

The star now splits his time between Scotland and Hollywood, where he works in the film industry and produced the Daniel Radcliffe terrorism thriller Imperium in 2016.

How old is Darius?

40 years (19 August 1980)
Darius Campbell/Age

What was before Pop Idol?

Popstars was a short-lived reality music talent show that was broadcast on ITV in early 2001. It was the first UK series of the international Popstars franchise, and was billed as a documentary on the formation of a modern pop group.

When was first Pop Idol?

6 October 2001
Pop Idol/First episode date