On February 9 2002, over 13 million viewers watched Will Young beat Gareth Gates to be crowned the nation's first-ever Pop Idol.
With the concept of the TV talent show in its absolute infancy, nobody could've predicted what happened next. Will's debut double A-side single, a cover of Westlife album track Evergreen paired with the Cathy Dennis-penned Anything is Possible, went on to become the best-selling single of the noughties.
Will's since proved one of the most successful talent show alumni of all time; with 11 UK Top 10 singles and 4 Number 1 albums to his name.
And now, as he celebrates two decades in music with new collection 20 Years: The Greatest Hits, we catch up with Will to look back on lessons learned, lost duets and how he secured such career longevity.
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