Rik Waller, an original star of Pop Idol, is now unrecognisable 24 years after his appearance on the singing contest. The Kent-born singer was a strong contender to win the first series of the ...

Pop Idol only aired for two series in the early 2000s, but was instrumental in launching the careers of Gareth Gates, Will Young and Michelle McManus. It also propelled Kent-born singer Rik Waller ...

Pop Idol's star unrecognisable 24 years on as he ditches singing for new job Pop Idol was one of the defining shows of the noughties, and one of its biggest stars was Rik Waller, who was a ...

News TV TV Pop Idol star looks unrecognisable 24 years later after surprising career change Rik Waller was one of the first ever contestants to appear on Pop Idol - but his life has changed quite ...

Rik Waller was one of the breakout stars of the first series of Pop Idol in 2001, but his singing career came to a standstill after he left the show and he is now unrecognisable ...

The Rik Mayall Comedy Festival runs in Droitwich Spa between 31 May and 7June. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.

The Young Ones star Rik Mayall fell for his co-star Barbara Robbin back in the eighties - while he was in a relationship with someone else.

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Triumph guitarist Rik Emmett announced a trip to the emergency room and a new album in February 2025.