Singer and actor Darius Danesh, who rose to
fame on ITV talent shows Popstars and Pop
Idol two decades ago, has died at the age of
41.
He came third on Pop Idol behind Will Young
and Gareth Gates in 2002.
The Scot became a household name thanks to
his theatrical rendition of Britney Spears Hit Me
Baby One More Time.
He went on to become a West End star,
appearing in musicals like Chicago and the
Oliver Award-winning Guys and Dolls.