Will Young, Pop Idol winner UK

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Will Young

Profession: Singer and Actor
Place/Date of Birth: Reading, 20 January 2021

Will he crack America? - April 04
Will Young is set to make it big over the pond following a $1million deal.

The original Pop Idol has signed the deal with record label BMG who are obviously confidant Will has what it takes to make it big in the States. According to sources Will is likely to release his first single over there within the month.

The deal follows Will’s appearance on the final of American Idol in 2002, which was a hit with audiences however Will declined the offer of a deal at the time as he was told he would have to play down his sexuality.

Will’s double entry - 08/12/03
Will Young has achieved a double success by topping both the singles and the albums charts at the same time!

He is at number one with his single Leave Right Now and his album, Friday’s Child, went straight in at number one in the album charts. Tailing Will are Black Eyed Peas at number two, and Shane Ritchie’s charity single ’I’m Your Man’ at number three.

The newest Fame Academy winner - Alex Parks, has seen her debut album fall already from number five to number nine.

Will’s cheeky ad - 03/11/03
Will Young has a starring, sexy role in the Christmas campaign for M & S.

In an ad campaign that this year sees celebs dress up as panto stars - Will is a handsome prince who fights his way into Sleeping Beauty’s bedroom, only to find her quilt more attractive than her lips!

Will is in good company for the series of adverts - Emma Bunton and Zoe Wanamaker also have their own panto roles!

Will he sing online?
Will Young sang at the Exeter Festival and you can listen to it online!

Will got his degree at Exeter Uni, so the area must have a special place in his heart. Now if you are a fan of the lovely Will, you can download exclusive live tracks from the event on his official website.

There will be a £3 for the download and all profits will be donated to Will’s chosen charity Positive Action SouthWest. Tracks include Will’s version of the Police’s Roxanne, his cover of the Doors’ Light My Fire, Ticket to Love, Cruel to be Kind and Over You.

Go to Will’s website here

Will said: "Performing at Exeter Festival was fantastic, it was great to be back on stage after nine months in the studio!’

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Will to headline Exeter Festival - 07/04/03
Will Young is to perform a one-off gig at the Exeter festival to raise money for charity.

The Pop Idol winner is a patron for Postive Action South West, which aims to help people affected by HIV and create awareness.

The singer will perform with his acoustic band at the event at Killerton Parklands on July 18.