X Factor meets Pop Idol in double act
Artistic pair: (left to right) Factor contestant John Wilding, Former Pop Idol runner-up Gareth Gates
11 April 2012
Two-time X Factor contestant John Wilding will make his West End debut with first Pop Idol runner up Gareth Gates.
They will sing as Cain and Abel in the Children of Eden, a two-act play with music and lyrics by Wicked's Stephen Schwartz.
It is being revived for a charity gala at the Prince of Wales Theatre on January 29.
The 18-year-old was the only hopeful to reach the X Factor judges' house twice, but never the live TV final.
"I am more excited than ever," said Wilding. "I can't wait to make my debut with such an amazing cast."
