The super-arrogant singer/songwriter was sent packing after a sickening rendition of Britney Spears' 'Hit Me Baby One More Time'. Viewers were in hysterics when he said he'd have a platinum-selling album before he was 35. Then the following year Darius turned up to the Pop Idol auditions determined to make that dream come true. Yeah right!

A very wise image change, toning down the arrogance and some impressive displays of musical ability, made a lot of opinions sway. After being drafted in as a last-minute to replace for Rik Waller (and gaining the lucky factor), he came third. Finally just to note: Darius did have a platinum-selling album before he was 35!