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James Hewitt, the former lover of Diana, Princess of Wales, has won the Back To Reality television show.

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Will Young has held off the challenge from Pop Idol reject Rik Waller to claim his second week at the top of the UK charts.

Sun, 10 Mar, 2002

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Rik Waller says he is the real winner of Pop Idol because he can choose the material he wants to sing.

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After 18 weeks the crooning is finally at a climax as Britain prepares to vote for its Pop Idol in the grand final of the programme which has gripped the nation.

Sat, 09 Feb, 2002

Rik Waller signs contract with EMI

Former Pop Idol hopeful Rik Waller has signed a one-album contract with EMI worth £400,000 (€655,600).

Fri, 01 Feb, 2002

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