Gareth Gates rose to fame through the inaugural Pop Idol in 2001/2. He became a household name in the most memorable of these finals and much remembered Will VS Gareth contest! He went on to sell over 5 million records worldwide and have hits across the globe. His version of Unchained Melody sold over a million copies in the UK, was the youngest ever debut at number 1 and is the 3rd best selling single of the Noughties; Whilst Anyone of Us was a huge hit across the world. He sold out 3 national Arena Tours and went on to tour Europe and South East Asia.

His version of Unchained Melody sold over a million copies in the UK, was the youngest ever debut at number 1 and is the 3rd best selling single of the Noughties; Whilst Anyone of Us was a huge hit across the world. He sold out 3 national Arena Tours and went on to tour Europe and South East Asia.

More recently Gareth has had a hugely enjoyable and successful career in Musical Theatre (Les Miserable’s, Legally Blonde, Joseph, Footloose… to name but a few). In 2014 he picked up his skates again to appear in the last ever TV series of Dancing on Ice. This finale brought back show winners and viewers favourites to compete for one last time!

In 2015, a vocal injury forced Gareth to take time off to rest his voice. Living life on the road and touring non-stop for 10 years took its toll. During this time he invented Cuppanut – a range of hot coconut drinks. This venture is a huge success and is available nationwide in stores like Holland and Barrett. To date, Cuppanut has won 8 Food awards.

Gareth’s return to the stage was Footloose the Musical, in unusually for Gareth, a comedy role. His portrayal of Willard won him as many plaudits as fans.