Joe McElderry has confessed he went on The X Factor three years before winning the programme, but quit after feeling "overwhelmed".The now-30 year old explained that he was about 15 at the time that he had first auditioned for the show and made it to the bootcamp stage before deciding he wasn't "good enough" or "confident enough" to continue. Appearing on Steph's Packed Lunch on Monday 28 February to talk about his time on the ITV show 13 years after beating Stacey Solomon, 32, and Olly Murs, 37, he explained: "So I would've been about 15.
Steph McGovern makes rare family comment as poses with her 'brilliant artist' dad
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Steph McGovern has teamed up with her father, professional artist Eamonn, for a great cause. The 39-year-old is supporting a new skill sharing initiative celebrating the talents older people can share with the younger generation.MORE: Steph McGovern offers intimate glimpse into 'little holiday with family'The TV star can vouch for this desire to learn, which is why she likes to spend some of her free time learning to paint with her creative 68-year-old dad Eamonn.WATCH: Inside Steph McGovern's weight loss journeyThe campaign is all part of the #GenerationWOW campaign (which stands for wonderful older wisdom) from Specsavers Home Visits, together with u3a (University of the Third Age).MORE: Steph McGovern reflects on 'terrible pregnancy sickness' with glamourous throwback photosSEE: Steph McGovern shares envy-inducing hot tub selfie during romantic spa tripOpening up about her family time, Steph explained: "My father is a brilliant artist, so I grew up surrounded by paints, brushes and all the other bits and bobs used to create his beautiful images and sculptures."I'm not sure I've inherited his talent, but I don’t do too badly thanks to the tips he has given me.
Also it gives us the chance to spend quality time together, which is really special to me." Steph with her dad EamonnSteph, who shares one daughter with her girlfriend, has recently opened up about her close bond with her dad. "My dad is really eccentric," she told Yours magazine last month."I thought he was David Bowie for the first ten years of my life because I never saw them together in the same room and he had the look of him! All my friends used to say that, too.
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Keith Lemon moved to tears over James Argent on The Real Dirty Dancing
The Real Dirty Dancing host Keith Lemon admitted he ‘went and hid’ after becoming emotional at a routine from contestant James Argent, who’s been open about setbacks he’s faced in recent months. Co-hosted by Keith and Pussycat Doll, Ashley Roberts, the series follows 10 famous faces as they move into a stunning lakeside location reminiscent of the original Kellerman’s resort where their dance moves will be well and truly put to the test. Towie star Arg is one of the stars taking part as they’re propelled into the world of the classic 1987 rom-com.