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Jamie Shaw

Jamie Shaw Victorious finalist on Popstars: The Rivals

Born:
8 JUN 1985
Place of Birth:
Dinas Powys
Famous For:
Victorious finalist on Popstars: The Rivals
Trivia:
Long before his recent TV fame, Jamie released an album of classic songs at the age of 14.
Biography:
A teen idol with One True Voice who had his heart set on stardom since he was a toddler.

Jamie's dream became reality after his success on the TV talent show Popstars: The Rivals - but it wasn't his first brush with fame.

Jamie as a 14-year-old on BBC Children In NeedHe showed he was destined for stardom when he appeared on BBC Wales TV as a 14-year-old (left). Jamie sang live during coverage of the 1999 Children In Need appeal and was later interviewed about his ambitions. His chance came in autumn 2002 with Popstars: The Rivals in which ten winners - five male, five female - were chosen to form rival bands.

But with the release of the debut single - Sacred Trust/After You're Gone - One True Voice were beaten to the Number One spot by Girls Aloud.

They failed to keep pace with their rivals and following months of rumour and denial the boys finally went their separate ways in autumn 2003.

It remains to be seen whether Jamie will fare better than fellow Welsh singer Noel Sullivan, currently building a solo career after the demise of original Popstars group Hear'Say.

  • Hear how Jamie sounded at the age of 14
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  • Moment of Glory:
    Being chosen as one of the five male winners of Popstars: The Rivals.
    Off the Record:
    Jamie was bullied at school and had to fight the flab after seeking comfort in food.

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    Paul from Dudley
    Where is Jamie now? What's he doing? Bought his album 'When you Believe' and still enjoy listening to it. Just thought we might have heard more of Jamie.

    Tom Hooley from Barry
    Yeah, I knew Jamie, friend of my parents, until fame got to him and he forgot about the people who supported him throughout his popstars journey. Ah well

    Alicia from Penarth
    I know Jamie because I can remember going over my nans when I was little and he always used to be there. He is my dads 3rd cousin, so obviously to me he is still family, he has made us proud! Watching Jamie on the rivals was the best time, because he was doing what he loved to do.

    Shelby and Ashley Fitzgerald from Barrie, Ontario,
    Hi Jamie we miss you so much. Me and Ash are gunna call you soon because we haven't talked in a long time.

    Emily from Liverpool
    Hi Jamie - you are the best cousin.

    Daniela from Germany
    Hey guys, I saw Jamie at the us5 tour in Kassel ... he's soooooooooo damn sweet, hot... I can't describe him in words - he's such a cutie!!

    Dani
    I remember Jamie I use to have the biggest crush on him! Whatever happend to all the lads from one true voice after they split?

    Sabrina from Germany
    I'm from Germany too and I saw Jamie the first time at a concert of the boyband us5. I think Jamie is really cute but Richie from US5 is the best *lol* luv, sabrina, xxx

    Lisa
    jamie is sooooo cute!!! i am comes from germany and i saw jamie in oberhausen with us5!!! i love this boys!!! us5 and jamie 4-ever

    s Tine
    I saw Jamie in the concert of us5 the first time and he is so wonderful. I give you the promise to be a fan of you for ever jamie.... ;-)

    Fallon Lockwood
    I havnt met this Jamie Shaw before but he sounds like a really good singer so i wish him luck for the future!

    Jamie Shaw from New Zealand
    He stole my name.

    Rodrigo Alicante, Aberdare
    Give it up son - you're well past your sell by date Pop Tart!

    Mrs Block from Stoke-on-Trent
    back in my day, we had real talent, like chesney hawkes. wow that boy could sing.

    Emily Stuart from Liverpool
    Jamie is a raelly good singer i like his songs he is my fav cousin and i go to see him every year.

    julie from liverpool
    jamie is sooooo sexy. have you all heard his version of my sharona, its brill. to jamie from yorkshire, yes he has got a girlfriend.

    Charley
    I met Jamie 2 days ago and he is amazing! He's the sweetest guy ever and has an amazing voice. Love him! x

    Catherine
    I met Jamie last week and he's such a kind guy! I don't care what people say, don't say anything until you've met him in person.

    Two Robbies Swansea
    Is someone having a laugh, this guy is as famous as my left leg.

    Leanne from Lincoln
    Well what can i say other than Jamie Shaw is sooooo gorgeous!! Wow what a voice and with cute looks like that, we are all weak at the knees!! I want to see some tour tickets coming out soon as he is great. I've met cutey Matt Johnson, now I want to meet Jamie!! :P

    Jessie
    i think he is soooo cute. an his voice is sooo lovely. he is a great boy. i like the song "different" .=)

    Alex from Buckinghamshire
    My dad was the one who signed Jamie up for a record deal when he was in his early teens, and worked with him on the album "When You Believe".

    Sarah from Pontefract
    I sang at the same time as Jamie at the children in need concert, remarkable singer. I need help in finding backing track for a song that Jamie sung. Can any one help? The song is 'When you believe' it is not the one done by Mariah Carey. Please help, you can email me at slampollin@btinternet.com Luv Sarah X X

    Phil from Cardiff
    Noel Sullivan has not slipped back into obscurity. He has been touring in a show for over a year. He is always in work. Very unfair comment from Theresa from Newport.

    Nadia Conner from Dulverton
    Jamie is really cute and fit he has got an amazing voice. I really like Jamie and i hope he does well in the future.

    Meghann from Toronto Canada
    How can we buy a CD here in Canada? And is there a video for sale?

    Dyane
    I Dont Think A Guy Could Get Any Sexier Than What Jamie Is!!

    Ashlee from Daventry
    Jamie Shaw is sexy. He is the fittest man in the world.

    Louise Claypole Barry
    I think Jamie has the most stunning voice, and I have all of the one true voice singles. It's my 18th soon, and it would be a dream come true if he rang me, sung or even attended my birthday! If anyone can help me please email me: dimond_disco_diva_02@hotmail.com Thanks. Love you all! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    Don Mclean
    I think this lad is bril. i would love to be him. he is sexy!!!

    Danielle from Cardiff
    hey jamie i hope u remember me from joseph and the technicoloured dream coat! the 2nd picture above of u was how i remembered u until i seen u on tv u look amazin and sound fantastic! hope everything goes well for u in the future love u lots Dan xxxxxxx

    Jamie from Yorkshire
    I luv Jamie Shaw cos he's look like a sexy guy!! Has he got a girlfriend?!

    Alice Smith from Petts Wood near London
    I've seen him back on TV, and in magazines with his girl friend Lucie. He really deserves someone as good as her, and he has so much talent. I wish him the best of luck with his solo career. Luv ya Jamie xxx

    Natalie from Birmingham
    I admire him in many ways. His album 'When You Believe' is great. I wish him all the best in the future and would love to meet him one day.

    Tony Luckwill from Llandysul
    His Decca album of 1999 entitled 'When You Believe' is brilliant and so are his talents.

    Ashley in Irvine
    As the band band began to crumble I still hoped they would pull together. But no matter how much they failed I always believed, and even after the disappointment of the split I still truly 100% love Jamie and always will.

    Leah-Marie from Merthyr Tydfil
    He's such a lovely person. I hope he carries on now that OTV have split, and shows everybody how good he is and how capable he is of making it on his own. Good luck Jamie babes. Ya'll do it!

    Tanyka from Cardiff
    He is good mates with a friend of mine, and she got him to phone me, which was really cool! I think he has loads of talent - good luck for the future Jamie.

    James Parker from Newport
    I met Jamie at a talent show in Bassaleg. He was a really friendly sort of guy. I haven't watched Popstars and didn't know who he was till my mate's mum told me.

    Becca from Littlehampton
    Jamie is well cute and I am his biggest fan.

    Kim Glover from Bucknall
    I think Jamie is a lovely lad and good on him 4 gettin where he is now!!

    Theresa from Newport
    Sorry to say, but I suspect this lad will slip back into obscurity even more quickly than Noel from Hear'Say.

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