Gareth Gates Beats Stammer, Wants To Tell Jordan Sorry
‘Pop Idol’ season one runner-up Gareth Gates spoke with The Sun about how he’s been able to conquer his stammer and what he had to say about his much talked about fling with balloon boobed pin-up Jordan.
“I’ve spent the last three years working on my speech,” he said. “I’d never say I’m cured because that’s the wrong way to look at it. But being able to speak has changed my life.” As for Jordan: “The truth is we did have a relationship. She was made to look foolish because I denied it all, and I regret that. I don’t blame her for slagging me off over it. I don’t regret my relationship with Jordan. I’ve never bumped into her anywhere but I do hope I will so I can have a chat with her and apologize.”
Gareth Gates Needs Fans’ Support
October 28, 2006 - Neil Sean of Sky News reports Gareth has made a new TV documentary detailing his falling out with Simon Cowell. “Fans will be shocked at my musical direction but I hope they will stick by me,” Gates said of his third album. “I really need their support now.”
Gareth Blames Pop Flop On Simon
April 18, 2006 - Ann Montini of Sky News reports Gareth wants to tell his side of the story after losing his record deal. He told a source, “I think my story should be a warning to all. Simon [Cowell’s] famous yet he was supposed to be my manager. How can you do that miles away in the US?”
Gareth Gates Dropped By Sony BMG
April 13, 2006 - The Sun reports that Gareth was dropped by music chiefs at Sony BMG on Wednesday (April 12). “The record label felt there was no way for them to take Gareth’s career forward,” a source explained. “He had been working hard on trying to relaunch himself with a new sound and new image. But his latest material wasn’t strong enough to compete with fresh talent being churned out on programs like ‘X Factor’.”
Buffed Up Gareth Gates Plots ’06 Comeback
December 7, 2005 - The Daily Star reports that Gareth is planning a comeback soon. “He went away a boy but he’s coming back with a six pack and pecs,” a source revealed. “We want to show everyone he has grown up.” As for the sound of the new album, the source added, “He’s a priority for 2006 and has a Simon Webbe and Ronan Keating middle-of-the-road sound.”
