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Darius wins Popstar to Operastar | Darius wins Popstar to Operastar |
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Pop singer and musical star Darius Campbell has won the final of ITV1's Popstar to Operastar contest. | Pop singer and musical star Darius Campbell has won the final of ITV1's Popstar to Operastar contest. |
The 29-year-old former Pop Idol contestant, who was known as Darius Danesh, beat Bernie Nolan, of the Nolan Sisters, in the final. | The 29-year-old former Pop Idol contestant, who was known as Darius Danesh, beat Bernie Nolan, of the Nolan Sisters, in the final. |
The Scottish singer, whose hits include Colourblind, sang an aria from The Marriage Of Figaro and performed a duet with his mentor Rolando Villazon. | |
Other contestants included Blur bassist Alex James and Jimmy Osmond. | Other contestants included Blur bassist Alex James and Jimmy Osmond. |
Coronation Street actress and former Hear'Say band member Kym Marsh and Marcella Detroit of 90s duo Shakespears Sister were knocked out of the contest at the semi-final stage. | Coronation Street actress and former Hear'Say band member Kym Marsh and Marcella Detroit of 90s duo Shakespears Sister were knocked out of the contest at the semi-final stage. |
Campbell, from Bearsden near Glasgow, rose to fame after finishing third on talent show Pop Idol in 2002. | Campbell, from Bearsden near Glasgow, rose to fame after finishing third on talent show Pop Idol in 2002. |
He has more recently appeared in West End musicals, playing Billy Flynn in Chicago. | He has more recently appeared in West End musicals, playing Billy Flynn in Chicago. |
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