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From: ITV STUDIOS FOR ITV1

POPSTAR TO OPERASTAR coming soon to ITV1

Picture Shows: Darius Campbell (formerly Danesh) who rose to fame after coming third in ITVÕs Pop Idol show and had number one hits in the UK with both his debut single and album.

Picture Caption: Alan Titchmarsh and Myleene Klass are set to host a brand new series for ITV1 where pop stars will be trained to sing as opera stars.

Picture Contact: Emily Page – 020 7157 3034 / emily.page@itv.com

Photographer: Ken McKay

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