Will Young: ‘Simon Hated Me But Pop Idol Gave Me a career’

As Will Young announces his Evergreen 25th Anniversary Tour, he opens up to Jo and Zoe about his time on Pop Idol, relationship with Simon Cowell, challenging stereotypes and freaky premonitions. He also talks about the incredible power of gardening and joins a game of ‘Evergreen or Leave Right Now’, with some surprising revelations.

Tickets for Will Young's "The Evergreen 25th Anniversary Tour" are now on sale.

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