The People reports that ‘Pop Idol’ season one runner-up Gareth Gates has secretly wed girlfriend Suzanne Mole. “They’re over the moon,” a friend said. The 21-year-old singer met the 30-year-old dancer at an awards bash three years ago.

Neil Sean of Sky News reports that ‘Pop Idol’ season one runner-up Gareth Gates is set to release a new rocking album and a revamped image, which includes long hair and stubble. “I am re-launching in March and the sound is different, so different it could just be the hit I crave,” Gates told a spy.

The Mirror reports that ‘Pop Idol’ Simon Cowell admits his relationship with the show’s season one runner-up Gareth Gates has soured because he’s not convinced Gareth should follow his desired path of putting out serious” R&B music on his next album. “I didn’t think that was right for him,” the music mogul said, “so, in future, he won’t be working so closely with me.”

‘Pop Idol’ runner-up Gareth Gates tells Sky News he won’t hit back at Jordan for revealing their affair in her book. “It’s a bit sad really that she has to use me to sell her book,” he said. “But I have nothing nasty to say about her – she was nice at the time.”

The Daily Star claims that according to family and friends of the ‘Pop Idol’ runner-up Gareth Gates, he’s about to follow former Hear’Say star Myleene Klass into the world of classical music. Facing down the rumours that Gareth’s been dropped, his family told fans: “Gareth wouldn’t be bothered even if he was released. He’d go back to his classical roots… Gareth has never stopped loving classical, and would love to play piano or sing opera.”

‘Pop Idol’ runner-up Gareth Gates posted an message to fans on his official website on Tuesday (May 11). Gates writes, “Hey Guys, Gareth here. Just wantt to say thank you so much for your support. As ever you have allbeen really brilliant and it makes such a difference so thank you. I haven’t been dropped as rumors have suggested – in fact I’m actually working on new material and I’m really, really happy so don’t worry. Take care and I’ll see you very, very soon. Love you all, Gareth.”

A message on ‘Pop Idol’ runner-up Gareth Gates’ official website posted Monday says that despite reports in the paper over the weekend, they can confirm that Gareth has not been dropped. Tim Bowen, Chairman of BMG Records said: “This is ridiculous. We have not dropped Gareth Gates. He is currently in the studio recording new material.” 19 Entertainment added “Gareth is an extremely talented musician and 19 Entertainment are commited to him. His performance at the Royal Hall was fantastic and, everyone attending fully enjoyed it – particular his acoustic version of ‘Sunshine’ which went down a storm!”