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Will Young THE surprise winner of the first series of Pop Idol, he turned his back on judge Simon Cowell's offer to manage him and chose to spend time writing his own lyrics. Has enjoyed massive hits.

Gareth Gates THE Pop Idol runner-up, took the opposite route to winner Will and handed responsibility for his career over to record executive Simon Cowell. After three No.1s and a charity single, Gareth's star quality began to lose it's shine.

Hear'Say THIS five-piece won the nation's hearts and places in the original Popstars band in March 2001. Their first single Pure and Simple sold 1.2 million copies but just 18 months later, they'd split up amid furious rows.

Liberty X THE losers in the Popstars final were initially smarting at being passed over for fame. But they had the last laugh. While Hear'say self-destructed, they enjoyed seven top 10 hits and two top 10 albums.

They've a strong fan base and support within the industry.

Girls Aloud/ One True Voice THE second series of Popstars produced one girl band and one boy band releasing rival songs for Christmas No.1. Girls Aloud won the battle while One True Voice split. The Girls enjoyed success and four top 10 hits until one member, Cheryl Tweedy, was convicted of a drunken assault on a nightclub bathroom attendant. They're planning a re-launch next month.

Darius CHEESY Darius bounced back from humiliation on Popstars to make the final three on Pop Idol. His album Dive In went platinum and gave him four Top10 hits.

David Sneddon DAVID won a £1million recording contract when he triumphed on Fame Academy in 2002. The Paisley boy shot to No. 1 with his first single, while his debut album made it to No 5. But he turned his back on the glamour and is now working behind the scenes for Universal records.