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One of the final two Pop Idol contestants, Gareth Gates at a photocall in Stephen Street London following the voting off of Darius Danesh Stock Photo - Alamy
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Former Pop Idol singer Gareth Gates dodges driving ban despite being caught speeding for the FOURTH time
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Simon Cowell blasts 'obnoxious' Will Young and says he wishes Gareth Gates had won Pop Idol | Daily Mail Online
15 years ago this week: Gareth Gates, Will Young and Zoe Birkett perform to sell-out crowd at Telewest Arena, Newcastle | The Northern Echo
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Will Young Reflects On 20 Years Since His Pop Idol Win, Bond With Gareth Gates & Teen Crushes | LK - YouTube
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Where Pop Idol series one stars are now - 20 years on from Will Young winning show - Birmingham Live
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