August 9th 2024.
It's funny how life can bring unexpected twists and turns. Will and Gareth, two talented singers, were once competitors in a singing competition back in the Noughties. Fast forward 23 years later, and they have now become unlikely neighbors. Will, who is now 45 years old, shared this surprising news on the Magic Radio Breakfast Show, where he is a co-host alongside Harriet Scott.
As he chatted with Harriet, Will excitedly revealed that he has recently left the hustle and bustle of city life and moved to the countryside. And to his surprise, he found out that his former Pop Idol rival, Gareth, also lives in the same town. "I recently moved to the countryside and I love it, my dogs love it, everyone's happy," Will shared. "But little did I know that I would end up living in the same town as Gareth Gates!"
Will couldn't contain his excitement as he recalled the moment he found out about this coincidence. He explained that while taking a cab from London to his new town, the cabbie asked if he was going to Gareth Gates' house. "I was shocked! What are the chances that the two people in the final of Pop Idol – 23 years on – end up living in the same town?" Will joked.
The singer also couldn't resist poking fun at their past rivalry, saying, "I think we're going to turn up at the local talent show and I'm going to take him on again and I'm going to win – absolutely!" Will even joked about trying to find out where Gareth's house is so he can surprise him. "I haven't messaged him yet because I've been rushing around, but he'll know now," Will shared with a mischievous grin.
It's hard to believe that it's been over two decades since Will and Gareth competed against each other in Pop Idol. The competition was so close that Will won by just 500,000 votes, with a total of 4.6 million. Both singers have gone on to have successful careers in music, with Gareth also venturing into musical theatre and appearing on reality shows like Dancing On Ice.
But it's not just their singing careers that have kept them in the public eye. Gareth also made headlines last year when he appeared on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins and opened up about his struggles as a child. His emotional journey on the show touched the hearts of many fans.
Life continues to surprise us, and it's heartwarming to see how Will and Gareth's paths have crossed once again, this time as neighbors. Who knows, maybe we'll even see them collaborate on a song in the future. And as for their friendly competition, it seems like it will never really be over. "I'm ready to take him on again," Will said with a smile. "We'll see who comes out on top this time!" So, who's up for a rematch?
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