Will Young

English singer, songwriter, and actor (born 1979)

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William Robert Young is an English singer, songwriter, and actor. He came to prominence after winning the 2002 inaugural series of the ITV talent contest Pop Idol, making him the first winner of the worldwide Idol franchise. His double A-sided debut single "Anything Is Possible" / "Evergreen" was released two weeks after the show's finale and became the fastest-selling debut single in the UK. Young also came in fifth place in World Idol performing the single "Light My Fire" written by the band the Doors.

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Shami strikes with his first ball of the World Cup India's Mohammed Shami removes New Zealand opener Will Young with his first ball of this World Cup as the only two unbeaten teams meet in Dharamsala. BBC Sport - Published on October 22, 2023
Willey's 'brilliant' throw runs out Young Watch the moment New Zealand's Will Young is run out after superb fielding from England's David Willey in the second ODI in Southampton. BBC Sport - Published on September 10, 2023
'What a lovely ball that is!' Rashid bowls Young with his first ball Adil Rashid bowls New Zealand opener Will Young for 29 with the first ball of his spell during the first ODI in Cardiff. BBC Sport - Published on September 8, 2023

Will Young and Gerard Butler pay tribute to Darius Danesh after sudden death Pop Idol winner Will Young, and Hollywood actor Gerard Butler have both paid tribute to singer and actor Darius Campbell Danesh following his sudden death last week. Sky News - Published on August 19, 2022
England v New Zealand: Matthew Potts dismisses Will Young early in afternoon session Matthew Potts dismisses Will Young early in the afternoon session as New Zealand push for a lead on the third day of the third Test at Headingley. BBC Sport - Published on June 25, 2022
England v New Zealand: Jack Leach traps Will Young lbw with his first ball Jack Leach traps Will Young lbw with his first ball in the third Test of England's series against New Zealand at Headingley. BBC Sport - Published on June 23, 2022

England v New Zealand: Stokes & Pope combine to run out Young England are given an opening against New Zealand as Will Young is run out due to a mix up with Daryl Mitchell and some great fielding from Ollie Pope and Ben Stokes. BBC Sport - Published on June 13, 2022
England v New Zealand: Jonny Bairstow takes three early catches at Lord's Jonny Bairstow takes three catches as England remove Will Young, Tom Latham and Devon Conway in the first hour on day one of the first Test at Lord's. BBC Sport - Published on June 2, 2022
India v New Zealand: Tim Southee takes 5-69 and openers hit half-centuries as tourists fight back Seamer Tim Southee took 5-69 and openers Will Young and Tom Latham hit unbeaten half-centuries as New Zealand fought back on day two of the first Test against India in Kanpur. BBC Sport - Published on November 26, 2021
Will Young handcuffs himself to gates of dog-breeding centre Will Young handcuffed himself on Tuesday to the front gates of a Cambridgeshire facility that reportedly breeds dogs for laboratory testing. Sky News - Published on November 16, 2021

England v New Zealand: Will Young falls to Dan Lawrence for 82 Will Young edges Dan Lawrence to Ollie Pope at short-leg for 82 as New Zealand finish the second day of the second Test at Edgbaston on 229-3, trailing England by 74 runs. BBC Sport - Published on June 11, 2021
England v New Zealand: Will Young and Devon Conway put tourists on top A dropped catch and a questionable umpiring decision prove costly for England on a frustrating second day of the deciding Test against New Zealand. BBC Sport - Published on June 11, 2021