February 7th, 2008 by Lisa McGarry.
Dancing On Ice competitors, Greg Rusedski And Gareth Gates, have been struck down by a severe tummy bug. The illness has left them unable to do any real training this week and now they only have three full days in which to learn their new routines.
A show source told The Sun: “The boys are really sick. It’s hard because they’re both competitive and just want to get out there.
“The other stars hope this means they’ve got the edge.”
February 4th, 2008 by Lisa McGarry.
Bonnie Langford revealed the secret behind Gareth Gates’ convincing Chicago inspired ice performance last night – visits to the West End’s current Billy Flynn – Duncan James.
Bonnie, who is performing in Chicago alongside Duncan, told GMTV’s Lorraine Kelly just how serious Gareth took his musical Dancing on Ice routine, saying: “Gareth came into the show the other day and worked with Duncan. He got a few tips and I think he took it onboard… he was definitely trying to be Billy Flynn.”
Having stared in the first series of Dancing on Ice, Bonnie talked of her surprise at Linda Lusardi’s recent comments about being envious of her bum. Read more & comment »
January 14th, 2008 by Lisa McGarry.
Dancing On Ice competitor, Gareth Gates has been ordered to have no more fake tans by ITV bosses.
Last week all the male skaters went off to have their fake tans applied, but Gareth was not amongst them as show producers thought that the Pop Idol winner was looking like a bit of an oompa loompa.
A show source told The Sun: “Gareth was overdoing it, so the other blokes went off for a tan without him. It looks like he’s been Tangoed.”
January 8th, 2008 by Lisa McGarry.
Pop star Gareth Gates, 23, is putting his all into Dancing On Ice and admits that his competitive nature means that he’s in it to win.
“I’ve always been a hard worker and I always like to put 100% in. I think it would be boring if it wasn’t a challenge so I’m looking forward to it. I’m a very competitive person and I thrive under pressure, so we’ll see what happens. I keep on saying to Maria, we have to focus on winning but she’s like:‘No,there’s no point…just focus on you,and what you can do and being the best that you can be’.”
Thrilled to have nabbed Maria Filippov as his skating partner, the pair are getting on well as friends and this is reflected in their performance on the ice.
“Maria’s amazing. She’s the most amazing skater and the most beautiful person.We’re really getting on well. That was one of my
main concerns [the skating partner] and so getting a partner that I can be friends with was so important for me.” Read more & comment »
January 7th, 2008 by Lisa McGarry.
Is it just me or is anyone else quite excited to see Gareth Gates back on primetime TV? Don’t get me wrong, I never fancied the little stammering cutie, but mother him I could!
I think Gareth always came across as seriously likeable, and very talented. It will be nice to have him back on this years Dancing On Ice…..though I can’t really imagine him ice skating. I wonder if he’ll be any good?
January 7th, 2008 by Lisa McGarry.
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean return ready to put a brand new team of well known names through their paces to prepare them for the ultimate live ice dancing championship.
This year the Dancing On Ice twelve contestants are: Javelin champion Steve Backley, Hollyoaks actor Chris Fountain, pop star Gareth Gates, TV presenter Sarah Greene, Emmerdale actress Linda Lusardi, TV presenter and cleaning guru Aggie Mackenzie, singer Samantha Mumba, TV presenter Natalie Pinkham, tennis star Greg Rusedski, singer and actress Suzanne Shaw, GMTV reporter Michael Underwood, and TV presenter Tim Vincent. Check our site tomorrow for the full celebrity profiles and official Dancing On Ice pictures.
With expectation higher than ever, and performances set to be even more spectacular, our twelve novice skaters have their work cut out to make the grade. Paired with a champion skating partner, and coached by the superstar duo, they will take to the rink, hoping to impress with their glittering costumes, daring moves and slick routines. Read more & comment »
December 24th, 2006 by Gerard McGarry.
Gareth, looking as clean and innocent as he did five years ago when he disappeared from the public eye, showed a maturity beyond his twenty two years as he openly discussed his unfortunate entanglement with the notorious Jordan, his present girl friend and hopes for the future. His come back is most welcome as this young man has a unique voice and personality that can only enrich our lives. He has totally overcome his stammer and is now helping others who have the same affliction.
He talked openly about his disastrous three month fling with Jordan. He spoke about being a seventeen year old family and religious boy, a virgin who was too much for the likes of Jordan to resist as she pursued him (his words) and corrupted his life. Apparently, she moved on happily and left the broken young boy behind. They had both agreed to keep the affair a secret because she was pregnant with another man’s baby and he was ashamed of his relationship with her. He kept his side of the bargain but she, to his shock and amazement, sold the story to the press. What type of woman is this Jordan? His greatest regret was having lied about the relationship to his family and especially to his mother who he is, unashamedly, very close to calling her his closest friend. So refreshing to see a young man not ashamed to declare his love for his mother stating that he honestly did not care what others thought of this..
We saw very little of his girlfriend of four years, who seems to be a very pretty, talented girl, a dancer and model, as careful as he is with her words and in full support of Gareth’s hoped for return to the music world.
It was sad to hear that Simon Cowell apparently dropped him five years ago, as did the company he had a record contract with, as he had been his mentor all along in Pop Idol (where Gareth came second to Will Smith) but Gareth has said that he is happy to be a free agent who writes his own songs.
Welcome back Gareth Gates we wish you every success in your venture.
This article was written by Evelyn Lewis. Thanks Evelyn!
December 19th, 2006 by Lisa McGarry.
At 17 Gareth Gates had the world at his feet; he was the fastest selling British artist ever, racking up four number ones and two best selling albums. He became a household name and the most famous teenager in Britain. When he went out in public, infatuated fans sparked near-riots.
By 22, Gareth had been dropped by his record company; he had been loved and ridiculed in the press for being the favourite to win Pop Idol; admired for his determination to overcome his speech impediment and a fondness for his cheeky, boy-next-door good looks. From stories speculating that he lost his virginity to glamour girl Jordan and being pictured drunk in public to displaying a wilder side to his personality.
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO GARETH GATES? airs on ITV on Saturday 23 December and follows Gareth’s very personal journey, as he fully opens up to the cameras for the first time speaking fluently. From the early days of overnight success, to his public fall from grace, this film is a candid, warts-and-all portrait in which nothing is off limits. The film will explore Gareth’s hopes and fears for the future as he reflects on what’s happened in the past and as he prepares to release his new material to the public.
Share in some intimate moments as he visits his family home in Bradford and talks emotionally about why he denied his relationship with Jordon, describes how his life changed dramatically in the past few years; be a fly on the wall as he excitedly begins to write and record new musical material, and witness the evident fondness the public still has for Gareth.
Gareth’s is a cautionary tale of a seemingly brave unstoppable teenager thrust into the limelight. Achieving great chart success, adored by a nation, and with the world at his feet, his fame and status slipped from his grasp. Follow the story of Gareth Gates as he prepares to embark on the next step in his career. What is it that attracts him back to the world that so quickly turned its back on him?
February 12th, 2006 by Lisa McGarry.
Well another reality TV star has been assigned to the rubbish tip as Alex Parkes winner of Fame Academy was dumped by her record company Polydor last week.
Alex said “I’ve had no support from the media. Whether that’s because they don’t like my music or they don’t like me, or because I’m from a reality TV show, I don’t know.”
Alex follows in the footsteps of Michelle McManus and Gareth Gates of Pop Idol, David Sneddon of Fame Academy, Hear’say of Pop Stars and Steve Brookstein of the X Factor. So watch out, Shayne Ward, you may be next!
