Pop Idol Links (fan sites) | Pop Idol News | Contact

Visit our links page for fan web sites

February 16, 2004

Pop Idol Winner Launches Album with Whistlestop Tour

Pop Idol Winner Launches Album with Whistlestop Tour [The Scotsman]

February 15, 2004

Pop Idol Michelle: No Depression Here

Pop Idol Michelle: No Depression Here [The Scotsman]

February 07, 2004

Michelle set to pop in

Michelle set to pop in [The Scotsman]

February 03, 2004

Popstars judge's withering attack on Michelle McManus

Popstars judge's withering attack on Michelle McManus [Ananova]

February 01, 2004

Michelle loses hold on top spot

Michelle loses hold on top spot [BBC]

'Pop Idol' Michelle Loses Top Spot in UK Charts

'Pop Idol' Michelle Loses Top Spot in UK Charts [Reuters]

January 30, 2004

MICHELLE MCMANUS

MICHELLE MCMANUS [Daily Record]

January 26, 2004

Idol Michelle retains top spot

Idol Michelle retains top spot [ITV]

January 25, 2004

Pop Idol Michelle Keeps Top Spot in UK Charts

Pop Idol Michelle Keeps Top Spot in UK Charts [Reuters]

January 23, 2004

Pop Idol is "rubbish", says judge

Pop Idol is "rubbish", says judge [Gay.com]

January 19, 2004

Michelle stays at top of charts

Michelle stays at top of charts [CBBC]

Pop Idol star on song for Belfast

Pop Idol star on song for Belfast [The Belfash Telegraph]

Michelle Makes It Two in A Row

Michelle Makes It Two in A Row [The Scotsman]

FF CAN'T TAKE OUT BIG MICHELLE

FF CAN'T TAKE OUT BIG MICHELLE [NME]

Pop Idol winner still Number 1

Pop Idol winner still Number 1 [BBC]

January 18, 2004

'Pop Idol' Winner Tops British Pop Chart

'Pop Idol' Winner Tops British Pop Chart [Reuters]

`WE CAN'T LET THAT FAT BITCH BE NO 1 AGAIN'

`WE CAN'T LET THAT FAT BITCH BE NO 1 AGAIN' [Daily Record]

January 13, 2004

TOP OF THE POLLS

TOP OF THE POLLS [Daily Record]

Pop Idol Michelle is number one

Pop Idol Michelle is number one [CBBC]

McManus Finds 'Time' For U.K. No. 1

McManus Finds 'Time' For U.K. No. 1 [Billboard]

January 11, 2004

POP YOUR CORK IDOL

POP YOUR CORK IDOL [Daily Record]

Pop Idol's Michelle tops charts

Pop Idol's Michelle tops charts [BBC]

Massive number one for Pop Idol Michelle

Massive number one for Pop Idol Michelle [ITV]

January 08, 2004

Michelle eyes No1 pie

Michelle eyes No1 pie [Megastar]

January 07, 2004

DIET CLUB PLEA TO MICHELLE

DIET CLUB PLEA TO MICHELLE [The Daily Record]

Michelle for No1 but loses to Will

Michelle for No1 but loses to Will [The Sun]

Pop Idol heads for no.1

Pop Idol heads for no.1 [This is London]

Scots Pop Idol eyes top chart slot

Scots Pop Idol eyes top chart slot [The Scotsman]

January 06, 2004

Fans' Messages Crash Pop Idol Winner's Website

Fans' Messages Crash Pop Idol Winner's Website [The Scotsman]

Star Michelle aims for a No.1 hit with debut single

Star Michelle aims for a No.1 hit with debut single [Evening Times]

January 05, 2004

Michelle McManus interview

There's an interview with Michelle McManus available to watch online on the Scotland Today site.

She appeared on the programe Mon January 5.

The interview is available to watch in RealPlayer, Quicktime and Windows Media format.

http://scotlandtoday.scottishtv.colo.ednet.co.uk/content/default.asp?page=s1_2_2&newsid=2307&newsType=n1_2

January 03, 2004

THE RAZZ: HOT STUFF ON SONG

THE RAZZ: HOT STUFF ON SONG [Daily Record]

December 30, 2003

The stars in our eyes

The stars in our eyes [Guardian]

December 29, 2003

Rebel 'Chelle

Rebel 'Chelle [Sunday Herald]

December 28, 2003

MICHELLE DESIGNER RAPPED: CELEB STYLIST? MADS COULDN'T DRESS A SALAD

MICHELLE DESIGNER RAPPED: CELEB STYLIST? MADS COULDN'T DRESS A SALAD [Sunday Mail]

December 25, 2003

BIG THANK YOU

BIG THANK YOU [Daily Record]

Michelle McManus Official Site

The official website for Michelle McManus is now open. Find it at

http://www.michelleofficial.co.uk

December 23, 2003

MICHELLE CROWNED

MICHELLE CROWNED [Daily Mirror]

MICHELLE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

MICHELLE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS [Daily Record]

Idol carol 'is festive favourite'

Idol carol 'is festive favourite' [BBC]

When a Pop Idol becomes a role model, size matters

When a Pop Idol becomes a role model, size matters [The Herald]

New image for Pop Idol winner

New image for Pop Idol winner [ITV]

Michelle Helps Lift Obscure Carol to Nation's No 1

Michelle Helps Lift Obscure Carol to Nation's No 1 [The Scotsman]

Big Mac Michelle: I could be working in McDonald's in 6 months

Big Mac Michelle: I could be working in McDonald's in 6 months [The Sun]

A SIZEABLE VICTORY FOR THE PC BRIGADE

A SIZEABLE VICTORY FOR THE PC BRIGADE [The Mirror]

December 22, 2003

Millions watch Michelle win

Millions watch Michelle win [ITV]

Pop Idol winner is 'role model'

Pop Idol winner is 'role model' [BBC]

Pop Idol's 'Big Girl with the Big Voice' prepares herself for the road to stardom

Pop Idol's 'Big Girl with the Big Voice' prepares herself for the road to stardom [The Western Mail]

Big hit Michelle joins the Idol rich

Big hit Michelle joins the Idol rich [The Scotsman]

Pop Idol mum's Christmas wish

Pop Idol mum's Christmas wish [Evening Times]

Michelle is good role model, say obesity experts

Michelle is good role model, say obesity experts [The Herald]

LET'S ALL CHELLEBRATE

LET'S ALL CHELLEBRATE [Daily Record]

No time for men, says Pop Idol

No time for men, says Pop Idol [This is London]

12 m see Michelle crowned Pop Idol

12 m see Michelle crowned Pop Idol [U.tv]

HUFFY PETE CAN'T RUIN HER NIGHT

HUFFY PETE CAN'T RUIN HER NIGHT [Daily Record]

MICHELLE: I WON'T SLIM ANY MORE

MICHELLE: I WON'T SLIM ANY MORE [The Mirror]

December 21, 2003

The night the fat lady sang... and it was all over

The night the fat lady sang... and it was all over [The Observer]

The big winner!

The big winner! [The News of the World]

Michelle Basks in Pop Idol Glory

Michelle Basks in Pop Idol Glory [The Scotsman]

Michelle smashes the Pop Idol mould

Michelle smashes the Pop Idol mould [Sunday Post]

Pop Idol Winner Michelle Enjoying her Success

Pop Idol Winner Michelle Enjoying her Success [The Scotsman]

Michelle's win should herald new dawn for Scotland

Michelle's win should herald new dawn for Scotland [Ananova]

SOB IDOL

SOB IDOL [Sunday Mail]

Michelle captures Pop Idol crown

Michelle captures Pop Idol crown [BBC]

Waterman disgusted as Michelle wins Pop Idol

Waterman disgusted as Michelle wins Pop Idol [Ananova]

Judge walks out after Michelle wins 'Idol'

Judge walks out after Michelle wins 'Idol' [Independent]

Michelle McManus is on song to storm to victory in Pop Idol final

Michelle McManus is on song to storm to victory in Pop Idol final [Scotland on Sunday]

GUTSY SINGER IS GUARANTEED SUCCESS: WILL SIZE MATTER FOR THE SCOT? IT WON'T BE EASY BUT AT LEAST SHE IS NOT A POP CLONE

GUTSY SINGER IS GUARANTEED SUCCESS: WILL SIZE MATTER FOR THE SCOT? IT WON'T BE EASY BUT AT LEAST SHE IS NOT A POP CLONE [Sunday Mail]

NO 1 IDOL NO 1 IDOL

NO 1 IDOL NO 1 IDOL [Sunday Mail]

GUTSY SINGER IS GUARANTEED SUCCESS: MICHELLE WILL BE A TOP IDOL

GUTSY SINGER IS GUARANTEED SUCCESS: MICHELLE WILL BE A TOP IDOL [Sunday Mail]

Michelle: from outsider to pop queen

Michelle: from outsider to pop queen [Sunday Herald]

'Too big' contestant wins Idol

'Too big' contestant wins Idol [news.com.au]

December 20, 2003

Bookies 'Taken to Cleaners' by Michelle Win

Bookies 'Taken to Cleaners' by Michelle Win [The Scotsman]

Michelle Wins Pop Idol Crown

Michelle Wins Pop Idol Crown [The Scotsman]

Michelle captures Pop Idol crown

Michelle captures Pop Idol crown [BBC]

Former Waitress Wins UK 'Pop Idol' Final

Former Waitress Wins UK 'Pop Idol' Final [Reuters]

Michelle steals Pop Idol crown

Michelle steals Pop Idol crown [Femail]

Show 9 - Pop Idol 2 Results

The winner of Pop Idol 2, 2003 is...

Michelle McManus.

Over 10.26 million telephone votes were cast and the highest number of TV show text votes ever.

Congratulations to Michelle, Mark and all the Pop Idol contestants for making Pop Idol the phenomenon it is.

GEE-WHIZ, I WANT MICHELLE TO BE NO 1!

GEE-WHIZ, I WANT MICHELLE TO BE NO 1! [Grimsby Telegraph]

Michelle tipped to win "Pop Idol"

Michelle tipped to win "Pop Idol" [Reuters]

Pop Idol Michelle's big challenge

Pop Idol Michelle's big challenge [icWales]

If Michelle wins Pop Idol is braced for some heavy criticism

If Michelle wins Pop Idol is braced for some heavy criticism [The Telegraph]

Song Choices Pop Idol 2 Final

The contestants will be singing the following tracks in the 2003 final of Pop Idol.
There will be three songs each. Both will be singing their versions of the original song "All this time" which will be the first single released by the winner and the alternative 'B' side plus one song of their choice.

Mark Rhodes - She's like the wind, Measure Of A Man, All this time
Michelle McManus - On the radio, The Meaning Of Love, All this time

Pop Idols neck and neck

Pop Idols neck and neck [The Sun]

Pop Idol pair face final battle

Pop Idol pair face final battle [BBC]

JUSTIN & MICHELLE

JUSTIN & MICHELLE [Daily Record]

I HAVE LOST 5ST .. BUT I KNOW I WILL NEVER BE KYLIE MINOGUE

I HAVE LOST 5ST .. BUT I KNOW I WILL NEVER BE KYLIE MINOGUE [Daily Record]

Michelle's big challenge is more than just beating Mark...

Michelle's big challenge is more than just beating Mark... [Evening Times]

Michelle is their Pop Idol

Michelle is their Pop Idol [icLanarkshire]

December 19, 2003

Michelle odds-on favourite to win Pop Idol

Michelle odds-on favourite to win Pop Idol [Ananova]

MEAT YOUR WORDS

MEAT YOUR WORDS [The Mirror]

School pals in TV plea for Michelle

School pals in TV plea for Michelle [Evening Times]

Michelle Meats her match

Michelle Meats her match [Megastar]

YOUR IDOL NEEDS YOU

YOUR IDOL NEEDS YOU [Daily Record]

CHELLE'S THE NEW NIGELLA

CHELLE'S THE NEW NIGELLA [Daily Record]

Michelle's big night to be beamed live to fans

Michelle's big night to be beamed live to fans [Evening Times]

WE CAN BOTH BE IDOLS, CUZ

WE CAN BOTH BE IDOLS, CUZ [Daily Record]

December 18, 2003

Idols Pop in to The Sun

Idols Pop in to The Sun [The Sun]

School Bad Girl

School Bad Girl [ITV]

Idol banter

Idol banter [Megastar]

December 17, 2003

'One of the papers actually wrote: Stunning Michelle. I nearly fell over!'

'One of the papers actually wrote: Stunning Michelle. I nearly fell over!' [The Guardian]

Pop Idol Michelle slams critics

Pop Idol Michelle slams critics [CBBC]

I don't look like Meat Loaf..I think I'm attractive and I won't lose weight

I don't look like Meat Loaf..I think I'm attractive and I won't lose weight [The Mirror]

Pop Idol's Michelle: 'I don't look like Meat Loaf'

Pop Idol's Michelle: 'I don't look like Meat Loaf' [ITV]

Michelle stalked by Mark

Michelle stalked by Mark [The Sun]

FAMILY'S SUPPORT JUST INSPIRES ME

FAMILY'S SUPPORT JUST INSPIRES ME [Daily Record]

December 16, 2003

Michelle gives her loyal fans a treat

Michelle gives her loyal fans a treat [Evening Times]

CHEESY DOES IT

CHEESY DOES IT [Daily Record]

December 15, 2003

MICHELLE'S SOULMATE

MICHELLE'S SOULMATE [Sunday Mail]

Michelle goes on the campaign trail

Michelle goes on the campaign trail [Evening Times]

MICHELLE THE BOOKIES POP IDOL FAVOURITE

MICHELLE THE BOOKIES POP IDOL FAVOURITE [readaBet.com]

The new face of Pop Idol

The new face of Pop Idol [This is London]

December 14, 2003

Scots singer reaches final of Pop Idol

Scots singer reaches final of Pop Idol [The Scotsman]

December 13, 2003

Show 8 - Results

The contestant leaving the show on 13th December 2003 is...

Sam

Michelle and Mark will now contest the Pop Idol final

Judges' predictions:
Foxy - Mark
Nicki - Mark
Pete - Michelle
Simon - Don't know

WIN OR BUSK

WIN OR BUSK [Daily Record]

Michelle's just like Meat Loaf (That's Simon Cowell trying to be nice)

Michelle's just like Meat Loaf (That's Simon Cowell trying to be nice) [The Sun]

Michelle's Folks To Dress As Judges

Michelle's Folks To Dress As Judges [ITV]

December 10, 2003

Miss Popular

Miss Popular [ITV]

December 09, 2003

POP IDOL MICHELLE: WEIGHT TAUNTS DRIVE ME

POP IDOL MICHELLE: WEIGHT TAUNTS DRIVE ME [The Mirror]

Secret fan showers Michelle with gems and flowers

Secret fan showers Michelle with gems and flowers [Sunday Mail]

December 08, 2003

Bets rush for Michelle in Pop Idol

Bets rush for Michelle in Pop Idol [Evening Times]

POP OUT TO THE BOOKIES FOR A BET ON CHELLE

POP OUT TO THE BOOKIES FOR A BET ON CHELLE [Daily Record]

December 06, 2003

MICHELLE A TOP IDOL FOR KIDS

MICHELLE A TOP IDOL FOR KIDS [Daily Record]

December 03, 2003

Michelle joins Queen Mum's fight

Michelle joins Queen Mum's fight [Evening Times]

December 02, 2003

SUSANNE: I DIDN'T CALL MICHELLE FAT

SUSANNE: I DIDN'T CALL MICHELLE FAT [The Mirror]

SCOTT IDOL: MICHELLE'S FEELING GOOD NOW

SCOTT IDOL: MICHELLE'S FEELING GOOD NOW [Daily Record]

December 01, 2003

Michelle takes city tour

Michelle takes city tour [Evening Times]

November 29, 2003

VOTE CHELLE

VOTE CHELLE [Daily Record]

November 27, 2003

THE RAZZ: MICHELLE'S GETTING MY VOTE

THE RAZZ: MICHELLE'S GETTING MY VOTE [Daily Record]

THE RAZZ: EYE BALLED

THE RAZZ: EYE BALLED [Daily Record]

November 26, 2003

Michelle would have Susanne for breakfast

Michelle would have Susanne for breakfast [The Sun]

November 24, 2003

Glasgow girl in Pop Idol final five spot

Glasgow girl in Pop Idol final five spot [Evening Times]

POP IDOL RIVALS IN BLAZING ROW

POP IDOL RIVALS IN BLAZING ROW [The Mirror]

November 21, 2003

Weight A Minute

Weight A Minute [ITV]

All You Need Is Love Actually

All You Need Is Love Actually [ITV]

Michelle's Mystery Man

Michelle's Mystery Man [ITV]

November 17, 2003

PETE HAS A POP AT 15ST IDOL

PETE HAS A POP AT 15ST IDOL [The Mirror]

November 16, 2003

MICHELLE IS A KARAOKE JOKE

MICHELLE IS A KARAOKE JOKE [Daily Record]

November 14, 2003

Pete pours scorn on Pop Idol hopeful

Pete pours scorn on Pop Idol hopeful [IC Coventry]

November 13, 2003

Michelle's A Jean-ius

Michelle's A Jean-ius [ITV]

November 09, 2003

Michelle's my No1

Michelle's my No1 [News of the World]

November 08, 2003

Show 3 - Results

The contestant leaving the show on 8th November 2003 is...

Kim

Roxanne and Michelle and were in the bottom three.

Judges predictions:
Foxy - Chris
Nicki - Chris
Pete - Kim
Simon - Kim

November 01, 2003

Pop Idol Michelle on top

Pop Idol Michelle on top [The Sun]

October 29, 2003

Michelle Is Changing Her Image

Michelle Is Changing Her Image [ITV]

October 27, 2003

Michelle is on song to survive Pop Idol vote

Michelle is on song to survive Pop Idol vote [Evening Times]

October 26, 2003

SICK IDOL IS BACK ON SONG

SICK IDOL IS BACK ON SONG [Sunday Mail]

October 25, 2003

Michelle McManus Info

Name: Michelle McManus
Age: 23
Winner of Pop Idol 2

Michelle qualified for the Pop Idol 2 final and competed with Mark Rhodes in the final held on Saturday 20th December 2003. Michelle won and Mark finished second overall in the competition.

Link to Michelle Official Pop Idol Page

Song History:

  • Week 9, Grand Final - "All this time", "On the radio", "The meaning of love"

  • Week 8 - "Say a little prayer", "Without you"

  • Week 7 - "Merry Christmas everyone", "Oh holy night"

  • Week 6 - "Feeling good"

  • Week 5 - "Hey Jude"

  • Week 4 - "If I can't have you"

  • Week 3 - "Your song"
    Michelle was in the bottom 3 but survived.

  • Week 2 - "On the radio"

  • Week 1 - "All by myself"

POP IDOL: DON'T SLIM.. YOU COULD MAKE IT BIG

POP IDOL: DON'T SLIM.. YOU COULD MAKE IT BIG [The Mirror]