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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
X Factor star Sam Callahan reveals shocking new job and it's worlds away from music
SAM Callahan 's new career is a huge pivot from his rise to fame as a pop star on X Factor. Essex singer appeared on the 5 The X-Factor's Sam Callahan has an interesting new job Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 He works as a marksman for a pest control and wildlife management company Credit: Instagram / @itssamcallahan 5 The singer posed with an air rifle to promote his company Credit: Instagram / @itssamcallahan But a recent post on his Instagram revealed that the Sam modeled some of the gear he wears and uses, including a 12ft/lbs air rifle sub. "Putting the @jack_pyke gear to the test, with some great shooting out on the farm today. Good quality 'get up' breeds good performance if you ask me ," Sam captioned the post where he posed in camouflage gear while holding the large rifle. The business is described as "professional and ethical pest control and UK wild game management, carried out using precision rifle methods and "ideal for rural properties across Essex." x factor Along with modelling some of his favourite hunting clothes, Sam also revealed he'd recently partnered with a local butcher to process small game, such as rabbit, pigeon or partridge among others, that he captures through his work. "Proud to be turning pest control into a real food resource and reducing waste whilst helping landowners manage their properties," Sam wrote on the business' Facebook page. Sam also runs another business where he offers mobile car retuning around Essex. But the X Factor alum has not given up on singing entirely and last week performed a set at Bournemouth Pride, where he sang a number of cover songs, including Prince's Purple Rain and Robbie Williams' Rock DJ. Most read in TV Sam has also worked as a personal trainer and a racing car driver, including behind the wheel of a sporty Porsche, on the GT4 Supercup series. As if that all wasn't enough, Sam regularly stars in Christmas pantomimes. Sam Callahan sings You're Beautiful by James Blunt in his X Factor audtion The singer still has a legion of fans thanks to his X Factor fame, as proven by the fact he's able to knock out calendars of Sam was mentored by Louis Walsh on X Factor, but he didn't quite make it to the final on X Factor with a performance of Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls seeing him bow out of the contest. Last year, Sam popped the question to girlfriend, Charlie, a veterinary nurse and the pair will soon tie the knot. 5 Sam appeared on the 2013 series of The X Factor Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 Sam has tried many different careers over the years Credit: Instagram / @itssamcallahan
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
X Factor star Sam Callahan reveals shocking new job and it's worlds away from music
The singer is a jack of all trades and even races Porsches game man X Factor star Sam Callahan reveals shocking new job and it's worlds away from music Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SAM Callahan's new career is a huge pivot from his rise to fame as a pop star on X Factor. Essex singer Sam appeared on the reality singing series in 2013 and since then has moved into a number of different careers, including a racing car driver. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 The X-Factor's Sam Callahan has an interesting new job Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 He works as a marksman for a pest control and wildlife management company Credit: Instagram / @itssamcallahan 5 The singer posed with an air rifle to promote his company Credit: Instagram / @itssamcallahan But a recent post on his Instagram revealed that the 31-year-old now works as a marksman for his own company which offers pest control and wildlife management in Essex. Sam modeled some of the gear he wears and uses, including a 12ft/lbs air rifle sub. "Putting the @jack_pyke gear to the test, with some great shooting out on the farm today. Good quality 'get up' breeds good performance if you ask me," Sam captioned the post where he posed in camouflage gear while holding the large rifle. The business is described as "professional and ethical pest control and UK wild game management, carried out using precision rifle methods and "ideal for rural properties across Essex." Along with modelling some of his favourite hunting clothes, Sam also revealed he'd recently partnered with a local butcher to process small game, such as rabbit, pigeon or partridge among others, that he captures through his work. "Proud to be turning pest control into a real food resource and reducing waste whilst helping landowners manage their properties," Sam wrote on the business' Facebook page. Sam also runs another business where he offers mobile car retuning around Essex. But the X Factor alum has not given up on singing entirely and last week performed a set at Bournemouth Pride, where he sang a number of cover songs, including Prince's Purple Rain and Robbie Williams' Rock DJ. Sam has also worked as a personal trainer and a racing car driver, including behind the wheel of a sporty Porsche, on the GT4 Supercup series. As if that all wasn't enough, Sam regularly stars in Christmas pantomimes. Sam Callahan sings You're Beautiful by James Blunt in his X Factor audtion The singer still has a legion of fans thanks to his X Factor fame, as proven by the fact he's able to knock out calendars of himself topless year after year. Sam was mentored by Louis Walsh on X Factor, but he didn't quite make it to the final on X Factor with a performance of Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls seeing him bow out of the contest. Last year, Sam popped the question to girlfriend, Charlie, a veterinary nurse and the pair will soon tie the knot. 5 Sam appeared on the 2013 series of The X Factor Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Metro
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Olly Murs goes missing from radio show after wild night of partying
Olly Murs was a no-show for his Saturday morning radio slot on Heart Breakfast after partying too hard the night before. The former X-Factor runner-up, 41, usually presents his breakfast radio show on Saturday mornings with TOWIE star Mark Wright from 9am – 12pm. However, he left his partner-in-presenting in the lurch this weekend after staying out to celebrate the release of new song Save Me. Released on July 25, this is Olly's first single since 2022, three years after his last studio album, Marry Me. His new song comes only a few months after he announced that he and wife Amelia are expecting their second child together. It's no wonder Olly felt like celebrating… although that left partner Mark with a very empty chair in the morning. With Olly absent, Mark began: 'So if you've been listening to Heart this morning, you'll know that my co-host Mr Olly Murs isn't in. In a clip shared to the station's Instagram, he then shared footage of Olly partying in a busy bar or pub. 'No one can find him. Didn't know where he was. And someone has just sent this into the studio. Him out last night, caught on CCTV in a bar or a pub,' Mark explained. 'So he's obviously out, had a late night and not turned up to the studio. Very professional Olly Murs, I like it. Yeah, very good.' Back home, Olly took to Instagram to reflect on the night before. In an Instagram Story, he wrote: 'Last night was mad! Might've gone a bit too hard while celebrating the new single coming out with the boys… 'Also seem to have lost my wallet if anyone finds it.' He then shared Heart Radio's clip of Mark, with the caption: 'can't believe I missed the show today. Man does my head hurt!' A video shared to his feed showed the clip of Olly at the bar in full, surrounded by mates as they apparently imitated the iconic 'detention dance' from the film The Breakfast Club. 'best nioight evrrrrr 🍻🍻🍻' read Olly-s caption. Note the beer emojis. Between the impending release of his new song and the announcement of his wife's second pregnancy, it's been a busy time for the Dance With Me Tonight hitmaker. Earlier this year, Olly also unveiled a surprising physical transformation. In a video posted to Instagram, he could be seen doing pull-ups, boxing, cycling and lifting weights in the gym, looking more 'shredded' than he had 12 months prior. Olly's nutritionist, Greg, also posted a side-by-side of Olly's progress, showing his body pre-training plan and after three months. More Trending '12 weeks to shredded and pumped!!' read the caption. Olly met bodybuilder wife Amelia at the same gym, and tied the knot in 2023. Last April, they welcomed their first child together, daughter Madison. One year later, and they had more baby news to share – Amelia is pregnant with their second child. Sharing the news on his Instagram account with a black-and-white picture of the family on an Easter walk together, Olly wrote: 'We're so egg-cited to share this..… Another Baby Murs on the way.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Oasis have let down UK music with their choice of support act MORE: Music legend, 84, admits 'I might be dead next year' ahead of new tour MORE: Robbie Williams releasing the album he actually wanted to after quitting Take That
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
'I tried Stacy Solomon's hair oil and it quenched my dry strands in the heat'
This curly hair oil loved by Stacey Solomon is the perfect product to tame summer frizz. If you're struggling with dry hair and split ends, the X-Factor alumni has cooked up the perfect oil to keep your tresses slick in the summer Bleach, pollution, hot air and 30C sun is not a good combination for any head of hair. Mine always suffers by this point in the year and often looks like it needs a good drink. Running my hands through my hair by mid July starts to feel more like a knotty haystack than anything else. This is where Stacey Solomon -owned REHAB's Dose 1.2 Curly Hair Oil comes in to save my frizzy locks. Although I do not have naturally curly hair, the oils in these capsules are there to hydrate and combat frizz - which is everything I need when my hair starts to dry out in the heat. The eight oils include avocado oil, sunflower oil and castor oil. Instead of my hair almost standing on end with dryness, leading to more split ends, it now sits more sleekly on my shoulders and has a gloss to it. Miraculously, each capsule is also biodegradable and you can drop it into your sink and watch it dissolve before your eyes. For £26 this is on the pricier end but it feels worth it for the ingredients and beautiful packaging. The individual capsules are opened with a quick twist and snap meaning they're perfect to throw in your wash bag for a beach holiday. There is a lot of product in each capsule- which would work well for thicker or longer hair. I have been drenching my hair in it and letting it sit and it does seem to soak it all up eventually despite it sometimes looking a bit greasy at first. Alternatively you could just use half a capsule and rub the rest on your arms and chest as a nice moisturiser. As a bonus this oil smells like a beachy cocktail, its feels luxurious and smells like its full of high quality ingredients. For more stories like this subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Weekly Gulp, for a curated roundup of trending stories, poignant interviews, and viral lifestyle picks from The Mirror's Audience U35 team delivered straight to your inbox. Another rave review for the product came in from hair-care fan Ariana Tidwell. She said of her hair oil: 'What an amazing hair oil, I love trying new brands and was delighted with the results. My hair feels like it's been reborn.' In the summer hair needs as much protection from the sun as your skin does, for this reason, REHAB has just launched a new travel-friendly hair oil that promises to do just that, while also "stopping frizz", according to customers. REHAB, has just unveiled its new Sunshine Spritz UV Protection Hair Oil. It's currently available with a 20% discount, bringing it down from its usual price of £26 to £20.80. This oil features a mix of strand-smoothing oils and octocrylene to shield against UV rays. Plus, it comes in REHAB's signature single-use capsules, making it perfect for travelling as you can take as few or as many as you need. Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you!
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Simon Cowell set to launch ANOTHER new TV talent contest amid ‘huge excitement' around his Netflix boyband search show
SIMON Cowell is lining up another TV talent contest — this time about the search for the next Little Mix. It comes as the record producer, who helped the girl group find success on the X Factor in 2011, is about to wrap filming on his hunt for a hit boyband. Advertisement 1 Simon Cowell is planning a follow-up to his new talent show on Netflix, to focus on girl groups. The mogul pictured with Little Mix Credit: Splash News And he is planning a sequel where he does the same for budding female pop stars A TV insider said: 'There's huge amount of excitement around the boyband search show dropping on Netflix, which is expected to drop later this year. 'So it makes sense to consider a sequel with a similar concept but looking for the female equivalent. Advertisement READ MORE ON SIMON COWELL 'And if anyone can do it, it's Simon. After all, through One Direction and Little Mix, he helped deliver two of the biggest pop acts of the last two decades.' The Next Act was this week confirmed by Netflix as part of its slate of big programmes coming over the next 12 months. The follow-up has not been commissioned yet — and Netflix is unlikely to seal the deal on a second series before the first had aired. But Simon was so confident in his boyband search concept that he set out on it before it was confirmed that Netflix would pick it up. Advertisement Most read in News TV Filming started last year, with US production company Box to Box following Simon as he auditioned youngsters across the UK and Ireland. Top 10 Funniest X-Factor moments Representatives for Simon declined to comment.
