Fame Academy stars now - Corrie role to alcohol abuse and famous husband

Coronation Street 's Steve McDonald has a new love interest - and those who tuned into Fame Academy back in the day will undoubtedly recognise her face.

Pippa picked up two guest roles in Emmerdale, first as Dingle & Dingle Automotives customer Jess in 2014, then as a Take a Vow customer in 2017. She also appeared as Leanne in Hullraisers, a BAFTA-nominated Channel 4 sitcom co-written by Lucy Beaumont. Now a 45-year-old married father of two, on reflection, David believes he should have sought counselling at the time. David shared: "I made a really, really conscious decision back then just to disappear. I wanted my anonymity back, I didn't want to be famous and I have pretty much become a recluse.

Nowadays, David focuses his talents on songwriting rather than performing, and has worked alongside likes of Lana Del Rey, Lewis Capaldi, and Olly Murs. Lemar Series one contestant Lemar became one of the greatest Fame Academy success stories, with his double-platinum debut 2003 album Dedicated producing three top ten UK singles - Dance , 50/50 and Another Day. His second album Time To Grow, released 2004, brought further phenomenal success, with smash hit single If There's Any Justice spending four months in the UK Singles Chart.

Alex Parks Alex Parks was just 18 years old when she was named as the second series winner, impressing viewers with her distinct, mature voice. After skyrocketing to fame on the show, gifted songwriter Alex clocked up two platinum-selling albums, plus a Top Three single, Maybe That's What It Takes.

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