On which British talent show were the singers Will Young and Gareth Gates discovered?

The first series of the British singing competition 'Pop Idol' was broadcast between 15th December 2001 and 9th February 2002. The competition was won by Will Young, with Gareth Gates finishing as the runner-up after a public vote. Both of the finalists went on to become successful in the UK music charts. In third place, Darius Danesh also gained a record deal.

The show had four judges, Simon Cowell, Pete Waterman, Nicki Chapman and Neil Fox, who gave their opinions on the contestants' performances. The show was hosted by the presenting duo Ant & Dec.

Will Young (born 1979) has had a successful music career since winning 'Pop Idol'. As of 2022, he has released eight albums and had four UK number-one singles. He also appeared in the film 'Mrs. Henderson Presents' (2005).

Gareth Gates (born 1984) has also had four UK number-one singles. As of 2022, he has released three studio albums and one compilation album. Gates is well-known for having a stutter, which he learned to cope with through his singing. In 2009, Gates played the title role in the West End production of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat' at the Adelphi Theatre.