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The Irish Sun
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
X Factor finalist looks unrecognisable seven years after drug controversy as he releases new album
ONE of the finalists of The X Factor looks almost unrecognisable seven years after a drug controversy. He auditioned for the ITV show three times before finally getting to the live shows in 2018. 7 Anthony Russell came third on the 15th series of The X Factor Credit: Rex Features 7 He now looks almost unrecognisable after he was kicked off the live tour in a drugs scandal Credit: Instagram 7 He recently performed at the Berlin Music Video Awards Credit: Instagram After his tenure on the show, he now looks completely different with long hair and a beard. In a video promoting his new music, he wore a grey tracksuit combo, monochrome t-shirt and black trainers with fluorescent He captioned the clip: "2nd Album Street Songs Project is out now everywhere can't believe the response it had, nothin but love keep streaming." READ MORE ON X FACTOR STARS In another snap on social media, he donned a heavy leather jacket, grey jeans and thick trainers after he performed at the Berlin Music Video Awards. He originally auditioned for X Factor in 2007 in front of He re-auditioned for the talent competition in 2017 where three of the judges said yes. In 2018, he was brought back to be mentored by Louis Tomlinson where he finished third in the live final. Most read in News TV The One Direction star He paid for the aspiring singer to get clean, and was left in tears when Anthony returned to audition. X Factor's Louis Tomlinson in tears at Anthony Russell's audition The Sun exclusively revealed that Anthony was kicked off The X Factor Live tour after We exclusively revealed that Just hours before he was due on stage in Hull, the singer agreed to leave the touring show on February 25, 2019. He broke his silence after allegedly being as he claimed that he was "dealing with his issues." Winners of The X Factor WHO won each season of the long-running ITV talent competition? Series one (2004): Series two (2005): Shayne Ward Series three (2006): Series four (2007): Series five (2008): Series six (2009): Series seven (2010): Series eight (2011): Little Mix Series nine (2012): James Arthur Series 10 (2013): Series 11 (2014): Ben Haenow Series 12 (2015): Louisa Johnson Series 13 (2016): Matt Terry Series 14 (2017): Series 15 (2018): A show source told us at the time: "We found suspicious plastic bags with a white powder in them. "We think it was cocaine and we obviously couldn't keep him on the tour." 7 The star is still very much involved in music Credit: Instagram/Anthony Russell 7 He now sports a very different look than his days on ITV Credit: Instagram 7 Anthony auditioned for The X Factor three times Credit: Rex Features 7 Louis Tomlinson paid for him to go to rehab before he was brought back to the show Credit: Rex Features
Scottish Sun
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
X Factor finalist looks unrecognisable seven years after drug controversy as he releases new album
ONE of the finalists of The X Factor looks almost unrecognisable seven years after a drug controversy. He auditioned for the ITV show three times before finally getting to the live shows in 2018. 7 Anthony Russell came third on the 15th series of The X Factor Credit: Rex Features 7 He now looks almost unrecognisable after he was kicked off the live tour in a drugs scandal Credit: Instagram 7 He recently performed at the Berlin Music Video Awards Credit: Instagram Anthony Russell, 35, competed for a record contract on the fifteenth series of The X Factor. After his tenure on the show, he now looks completely different with long hair and a beard. In a video promoting his new music, he wore a grey tracksuit combo, monochrome t-shirt and black trainers with fluorescent He captioned the clip: "2nd Album Street Songs Project is out now everywhere can't believe the response it had, nothin but love keep streaming." In another snap on social media, he donned a heavy leather jacket, grey jeans and thick trainers after he performed at the Berlin Music Video Awards. He originally auditioned for X Factor in 2007 in front of Simon Cowell, Sharon Osborne, Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue when he was just 17-years-old. He re-auditioned for the talent competition in 2017 where three of the judges said yes. In 2018, he was brought back to be mentored by Louis Tomlinson where he finished third in the live final. The One Direction star heard about Anthony's addiction and reached out to him to help him go to rehab. He paid for the aspiring singer to get clean, and was left in tears when Anthony returned to audition. X Factor's Louis Tomlinson in tears at Anthony Russell's audition The Sun exclusively revealed that Anthony was kicked off The X Factor Live tour after finding himself at the centre of a 'drugs' scandal back in February 2019. We exclusively revealed that tour staff found suspicious plastic bags filled with white powder in his hotel room. Just hours before he was due on stage in Hull, the singer agreed to leave the touring show on February 25, 2019. He broke his silence after allegedly being caught with "cocaine" as he claimed that he was "dealing with his issues." Winners of The X Factor WHO won each season of the long-running ITV talent competition? Series one (2004): Steve Brookstein Series two (2005): Shayne Ward Series three (2006): Leona Lewis Series four (2007): Leon Jackson Series five (2008): Alexandra Burke Series six (2009): Joe McElderry Series seven (2010): Matt Cardle Series eight (2011): Little Mix Series nine (2012): James Arthur Series 10 (2013): Sam Bailey Series 11 (2014): Ben Haenow Series 12 (2015): Louisa Johnson Series 13 (2016): Matt Terry Series 14 (2017): Rak-Su Series 15 (2018): Dalton Harris A show source told us at the time: "We found suspicious plastic bags with a white powder in them. "We think it was cocaine and we obviously couldn't keep him on the tour." 7 The star is still very much involved in music Credit: Instagram/Anthony Russell 7 He now sports a very different look than his days on ITV Credit: Instagram 7 Anthony auditioned for The X Factor three times Credit: Rex Features
The Irish Sun
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Beloved I'm A Celeb winner and TV star who lasted just THREE DAYS on brink of signing for All Stars
JUNGLE King Harry Redknapp is on the brink of signing for I'm A Celebrity All Stars. The popular former Spurs boss, 78, is set for another monster pay day after reportedly 5 Harry Redknapp is on the brink of signing for I'm A Celebrity All Stars Credit: Rex Features 5 Gemma Collins is also on the verge of landing a mega-deal Credit: handout 5 Harry had viewers in bits in 2018 as he told how being wed to wife Sandra was like 'winning the lottery' Credit: Rex Features Gemma Collins is also on the verge of landing a mega-deal — reputed to be over £150,000 — to appear in the South Africa-based series, despite All Stars will be filmed this autumn and go out in the New Year. A source said: 'It's going to be a real coup. "Harry is TV gold and was first on the list of wannabe celebrity contestants.' READ MORE ON I'M A CELEB Harry's fee will have to go some to match Coleen Rooney (2024) and Nigel Farage (2023), who were said to have each earned £1.5million by appearing on the main series. We're very excited about bringing back campmates from over the years in a brand-new setting in South Africa. Source Almost 11 million tuned in live in 2018 to see Harry, dubbed Hazza in the Oz camp, become the He had viewers in bits as he told how being wed to Sandra was like 'winning the lottery'. She was there to meet him on the bridge as he Most read in News TV Other classic moments saw Harry learn street slang from Enormous entertainment value Harry, dad to football pundit Meanwhile, ITV executives have not been put off by Gemma, 44, They are determined to land her as they believe she provides enormous entertainment value. All Stars last aired in 2023 when singer Jamie Redknapp fears he would never 'live up to' dad Harry on I'm A Celeb A source said: 'That was one of the biggest entertainment shows of the year averaging 5.2million views across its consecutive weeknight run. "We're very excited about bringing back campmates from over the years in a brand-new setting in South Africa.' Harry's spokesman said: 'This is speculation.' We approached Gemma's agent for comment. ITV declined to comment. 5 Harry is set for another monster pay day Credit: ITV 5 Bosses believe Gemma provides enormous entertainment value Credit: PA:Press Association
Scottish Sun
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Beloved I'm A Celeb winner and TV star who lasted just THREE DAYS on brink of signing for All Stars
JUNGLE King Harry Redknapp is on the brink of signing for I'm A Celebrity All Stars. The popular former Spurs boss, 78, is set for another monster pay day after reportedly earning £500,000 on 2018's main series. 5 Harry Redknapp is on the brink of signing for I'm A Celebrity All Stars Credit: Rex Features 5 Gemma Collins is also on the verge of landing a mega-deal Credit: handout 5 Harry had viewers in bits in 2018 as he told how being wed to wife Sandra was like 'winning the lottery' Credit: Rex Features Gemma Collins is also on the verge of landing a mega-deal — reputed to be over £150,000 — to appear in the South Africa-based series, despite quitting 2014's main show after just three days. All Stars will be filmed this autumn and go out in the New Year. A source said: 'It's going to be a real coup. "Harry is TV gold and was first on the list of wannabe celebrity contestants.' Harry's fee will have to go some to match Coleen Rooney (2024) and Nigel Farage (2023), who were said to have each earned £1.5million by appearing on the main series. We're very excited about bringing back campmates from over the years in a brand-new setting in South Africa. Source Almost 11 million tuned in live in 2018 to see Harry, dubbed Hazza in the Oz camp, become the show's oldest winner at 71. He had viewers in bits as he told how being wed to Sandra was like 'winning the lottery'. She was there to meet him on the bridge as he celebrated his prize. Other classic moments saw Harry learn street slang from Fleur East and Malique Thompson-Dwyer, have his leg massaged by Noel Edmonds, and get toilet cleaning duty after revealing he had no sense of smell. Enormous entertainment value Harry, dad to football pundit Jamie and model Mark, also revealed his great love for jam roly poly, and assumed bosses secretly fed the contestants bacon rolls to keep them going. Meanwhile, ITV executives have not been put off by Gemma, 44, walking out early in 2014 after complaining about the lack of a proper toilet and sparse food. They are determined to land her as they believe she provides enormous entertainment value. All Stars last aired in 2023 when singer Myleene Klass won and it was filmed in South Africa's Kruger National Park. Jamie Redknapp fears he would never 'live up to' dad Harry on I'm A Celeb A source said: 'That was one of the biggest entertainment shows of the year averaging 5.2million views across its consecutive weeknight run. "We're very excited about bringing back campmates from over the years in a brand-new setting in South Africa.' Harry's spokesman said: 'This is speculation.' We approached Gemma's agent for comment. ITV declined to comment. 5 Harry is set for another monster pay day Credit: ITV
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Real reason behind Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna's epic fallout revealed as explosive new book lifts lid on actress's life
Practically joined at the hip during the Nineties, Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna were once the closest BFFs in Hollywood. Now an explosive new book has claimed to have uncovered the reason why the pair had an epic fallout — with the outspoken singer shouldering the blame. Advertisement 7 Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna were once the closest BFFs in Hollywood Credit: Rex Features 7 Those close to Gwyneth said she distanced herself from the Queen of Pop Credit: Alamy 7 Gwyneth and then-husband Chris Martin were said to have been 'disgusted' by Madonna's behaviour Credit: Rex Features The unauthorised biography of Gwyneth tells how she and then- husband Chris Martin were enjoying an island holiday in the early Noughties when Madonna unexpectedly turned up and caused a scene. Author Amy Odell writes: 'Madonna insisted Gwyneth and Martin join her for a big group dinner at a long table where Madonna went off on her daughter, Lourdes. 'Gwyneth and Martin were disgusted by the behaviour.' According to Gwyneth: The Biography, Coldplay frontman Chris branded Madonna 'awful' and told his wife: 'I can't be around this woman any more.' Advertisement Read more on Gwyneth Paltrow Those close to Gwyneth said she distanced herself from the Queen of Pop — and neither women have been photographed together since. The apparent fallout between the A-listers became part of showbiz legend in the years that followed. 'I can ice people out and harbour revenge' Before the alleged holiday row, the close pals had attended Kabbalah classes together and told how they supported each other. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity In 2006, Gwyneth, said of Madonna: 'Everything I have gone through, she went through ten times worse and ten times longer. 'She gives me good advice about how to say no and take care of myself.' Gwyneth Paltrow 'mocks Meghan AGAIN' in Instagram cooking video as 'war to be US lifestyle queen' rages on They then became increasingly distant in the years that followed, with Gwyneth, 52, seemingly excluding Madonna, 66, from her inner circle and spending more time with other stars including Beyonce and Jay-Z. In a 2010 interview with Vogue, Gwyneth all but confirmed she and Madonna were no longer pals when she made a reference to celebrity personal trainer Tracy Anderson, who used to work with them both. Advertisement Gwyneth said: 'It's good that [Tracy] doesn't train Madonna any more. It was too much. She keeps people waiting — it takes up your whole day.' She later admitted: 'Oh yes, I can be mean. I can cave in to gossip. I can ice people out and I definitely harbour revenge.' The Oscar-winner's spat with the Hung Up singer is not the only bombshell revelation from the book. Gwyneth's relationship with her ex Brad Pitt is also explored by author Odell, who says she conducted 220 interviews with 'close current and former friends and colleagues'. Advertisement Her book reveals Gwyneth started hooking up with Brad on the set of 1995 crime thriller Se7en, where he had requested she play his wife. But trouble started brewing after Gwyneth, who led a privileged life and was educated privately, struggled with Brad's working-class roots. The daughter of actress Blythe Danner and director Bruce Paltrow, Gwyneth attended posh fee-paying school Spence and moved into Hollywood with ease, winning an Academy Award aged 26. 7 Shocking claims are also made about Gwyneth's temperament as boss of wellness brand Goop Credit: Getty Advertisement 7 Gwyneth's relationship with her ex Brad Pitt is also explored in the book Credit: Getty - Contributor 7 Gwyneth's on-off three-year relationship with Ben Affleck is also explored Credit: Getty By contrast, Brad worked as a limo driver for strippers and dressed as a chicken to advertise a food chain before getting his big break. The book brutally details what appears to be Gwyneth's disdain for their different worlds. Advertisement She is reported to have said: 'Brad and I had very different upbringings. 'So when we go to restaurants and order caviar, I have to say to Brad, 'This is beluga and this is osetra.'' It was after Gwyneth was cast in the movie adaptation of Jane Austen's book Emma in 1996 that she is said to have admitted to having doubts about their relationship. The film received rave reviews, and despite Gwyneth agreeing to marry Brad three months after it came out, she is said to have cried over whether their relationship was right. Advertisement They seemed threatened by each other, based on whom Gwyneth was favouring in a given moment Amy Odell The biography recalls how Gwyneth would sob to her friend and make-up artist Kevyn Aucoin 'multiple times' over the fact Brad 'wanted to be with her, but seemed to feel threatened by her success and all the attention she received.' Kevyn is said to have told Gwyneth: 'You really need to end this'. Odell's book also claims Gwyneth 'expressed doubts' about their romance and 'admitted she had a crush on Hugh Grant'. The pair split in 1997, with Gywneth later saying in 2015: 'I wasn't ready, and he was too good for me.' Advertisement Gwyneth's on-off three-year relationship with Those close to Gwyneth said she fell for his 'intellect' but said her friends were worried because he was 'more interested in playing video games with the guys at his house'. 7 Gwyneth: The Biography by Amy Odell is out on July 31st The book also claims he cheated on her, with Odell writing: 'Their physical chemistry couldn't overcome his self-destructive impulses, which may have even included cheating on her.' Advertisement Shocking claims are also made about Gwyneth's temperament — including as boss of wellness brand Goop, which she launched in 2008. Author Odell claims 'executives struggled to navigate Gwyneth's impatience and perfectionism.' She wrote: 'They seemed threatened by each other, based on whom Gwyneth was favouring in a given moment (and she made it clear). 'Employees who worked up the nerve to go into her office were often met with impatience, an attitude of 'What do you want? Get it over with.'' Advertisement Another tale recalls 'leadership team meetings' where Gwyneth would bring in specialists to hold 'self-improvement workshops' with their teams. 'Ralph Lauren was not happy about the fit' Odell writes: 'At one such meeting, a facilitator asked the executives to take turns saying one thing they believed to be true about themselves but wasn't true of anybody else in the room. 'When it was Gwyneth's turn, she said with a smile, 'I won an Oscar.' 'Her team's reaction amounted to a playful 'Gwyneth, f**k off.'' Advertisement Odell's sources also claim Gwyneth clashed with Ralph Lauren over her gown for the 1999 Oscars where she won Best Actress for Shakespeare In Love. According to the book, Gwyneth said she wanted the design to be 'inspired by Grace Kelly' and that she had wanted 'the neckline lower and lower'. It's claimed famed designer Ralph became 'frustrated' after Gwyneth lost weight and came close to refusing to send the dress to Los Angeles for the fitting. The biography claims: 'The designers at Ralph Lauren noticed that something looked off when she wore it that night. Advertisement 'The fabric was puckering, a little wrinkly, loose around her torso — as if she had instantly lost ten pounds. 'They realised she hadn't worn the inner detachable corset that came with the gown, which would have made it fit more snugly. Lauren was not happy about the fit.' Gwyneth's marriage to Chris Martin is also examined in the book, with those close to the actress describing him as an 'introvert who could be socially awkward'. They also claim she was 'seduced by his persona'. Advertisement Gwyneth and Chris married in December 2003 and had daughter Apple, 21, and son Moses, 19. They split in 2014, with Gwyneth coining the now infamous phrase 'consciously uncoupling.' But Odell claims that the couple 'had separated a year earlier' to give themselves the chance to work through the break-up. Using Goop as the platform to announce the split was, apparently, also meticulously planned. Advertisement The book says of Gwyneth: 'While she privately struggled to generate optimism about the separation, she found a way to do it publicly, to turn this painful, confusing failure into a project that might inspire and illuminate — and maybe boost the brand.' That brand, Odell claims, is now being handed down to Gywneth and Chris' daughter Apple — who is studying Law, History, and Society at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. It is claimed Apple has a 'genuine interest' in the brand. Gwyneth's agent Richard Lovett says: 'She's not going to be the next [Gwyneth], but she will be the original Apple.' Advertisement Gwyneth: The Biography by Amy Odell, published by Atlantic Books, is out on July 31, price £20.
