eternal Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 got it only two left Same in my shop too(at 10.00am.) I bought both, so have a spare if anyone can't get one(just pm me). Must admit to absolutely loving that photo. ( I've checked with my pool and no they don't allow TShirts so unfortunately Gareth if you want to swim with me you would have to take your top off :wink2: :wink2: ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 "I don't regret my relationship with Jordan" After three years in the pop wilderness, Gareth Gates is back. But what's he been up to? Lucie Cave finds out... Heat is sitting in the driver's seat of a stationary car, with Gareth Gates in the passenger seat. Not the most glamorous location for an interview admittedly, but the place we've hired for our photoshoot is buzzing with people and we need quiet. So we've borrowed the car keys of Heat's photographer's assistant, Rosie. Still, Gareth doesn't seem to mind. He's just getting over the flu, but his trademark grin barely leaves his face. After three years, Gareth is preparing to tackle the charts once again. He's got a new record deal (after being dropped by Simon Cowell and BMG in April 2006, Gaz has signed to Universal), different songs (he's written them all himself this time) and by jove, he looks mighty different too. Gone are the 2-2-1 formation gelled spikes, as has the shy stammering young boy (with the help of training from the McGuire Programme, Gareth's successfully overcome his speech impediment). Instead, we're met with a strapping 22-year-old who - even though his trousers are so baggy they're falling down when he arrives - has filled out handsomely. His face is just the right side of freckly to be sexy, and on close inspection he's actually got stubble and a hairy chest (although he doesn't like this part of him and insists on wearing a T-shirt when we get him in the pool later). Aaah, it's good to have The Gates back. And now that he's overcome his stammer, we can ask him many more questions. Although he occasionally still pauses to catch his breath, his conversation flows well. Good job, because there's lots to discuss. Like, does he still think about Jordan? Has he popped the question to his girlfriend Suzanne? And is he jealous of Will Young's success? Time to start the engine... You can speak now! [Laughs.] I know! At last I've got a personality! Is it a relief people can actually hear what you're really like? Yes. Before, it was like i was just a singer and nothing else. I had to avoid interview situations. I've always been the same person, but it's only friends and family who've ever spent long enough with me to see my witty charm before. [Grins.] What training have you had? I'm part of a speech therapy course called the McGuire Programme. They teach you that there are two parts to any stammer: the physical side - not being able to get the words out - and the psychological side, which is the build-up of fear. Fear makes up 90 percent of a stammer. My training was all about doing what i was most scared of - talking to people. How long did it take to get to the level you are at now? Six months of hard work. I had to work on my breathing every day. But you have to see it as a sport - as soon as you don't put the work in, your speech will suffer. Over the past few days my speech has been crappy because i've been ill. I'll never say that i'll never stammer again. But it's getting there. You teach others now, don't you? [Nods.] I'm an instructor for the programme. It's so fulfilling - I never though i'd be able to speak myself, let alone teach. What else have you been doing for the last three years? [Laughs.] I've been songwriting. Did you feel like you'd been cast out by Simon Cowell? I'm not going to lie, i was disappointed when I was dropped by BMG, and i was gutted Simon didn't stand by me. But it's turned out for the better. I've signed a new deal - it's a fresh, clean slate. Your management company once billed you as the "new Elvis". That's a hard title to live up to... I don't think anybody will fill his shoes. What did you think when they said that about you? [Looks embarrassed.] I wasn't aware that they had. How did it feel watching Will Young turn into such a huge star? Will knew what he wanted to do from the start and knew the kind of songs he wanted to sing. Whereas i was 17 and happy to do anything, he was a lot wiser. But i've learnt a lot from him. Did you resent his success? No. Absolutely not. Will's the nicest guy you'll ever meet. Are you still in contact? Yes, we often text. What does he think about you coming back? He's really chuffed and supportive, bless him. Have you listened to his stuff and thought, "I'd do that better!"? [Laughs.] Erm, no...the thing about Will is that his music suits him. It's not stuff i would do. What was a typical day for you during your break? I went through a phase of getting into the gym. [Laughs.] But at one point i worked out too much. I looked in the mirror one day and thought, "What are you doing?!" I had a really fat neck. It was out here [motions with his hands]. What, like Craig David? [Laughs.] Does he look all pumped now? I haven't seen him. I haven't trained for a year - but i want to start again. I'd like to get somewhere in between where i am now and where i was. There must've been some days when you felt despondent and didn't want to get out of bed? No, i'm pretty positive. I'd never be one of those people who say they've been a casualty of fame. I'm only 22 and i think i've achieved a lot. There was a rumour you'd applied to be a Virgin cabin crew member... I heard that, too! But no, it's not true. It made me laugh, though. If you weren't officially "working" for the last three years, how did you survive? Are you loaded from your Pop Idol days? [Looks coy and grins.] I don't like to talk about finance, but, um, i'm fine. Were there days when you thought, "I wish i had enough money to buy that jumper"? I was fine. [Grins.] Why do you think you drifted away from the public eye? People said the second album was a failure - but the last single i ever had out still got to number four! But i didn't really know what songs i wanted to sing back then. I do now, though. Do you think your relationship with Jordan affected the public perception of you? I think the fact that i denied it made it a bigger story than it ever should have been. But people still would have said, "What?!" Maybe. But it would have been big news for a week and then it would have gone away. I don't regret my relationship with Jordan whatsoever, but i regret the way i handled it. I just wanted to keep it out of the papers and didn't know what to do so i thought, "Deny it and it'll go away." But it didn't... Do you still think about that time? [Pauses.] I've moved on now. And so has she - which is good. What about when you see her in magazines? Erm... When you get to know her, she's a lovely girl. I haven't got a bad word to say about her. I'm really glad she's happy. You told her you'd lost your virginity to a "family friend". But she said that was rubbish. Did you lose your virginity to Jordan? [Grins.] Um, i shan't be answering that question. Come on... [Laughs.] No way. It's a very personal matter. Ok...if you turn back time, would you do it again? I've learnt that there's no point having regrets in life. Everything's an experience and it ultimately makes you a stronger person. Have you still got her number? I haven't. Did you love her? [Pauses.] We saw each other a handful of times over three months. But i was 17 and don't think i knew what love was. If was great, but i don't think we could call it love. [Pauses.] God, i'm so hot in here, do you mind if i open the window? [Heat notices the car has steamed up - which to passers-by would look more than a bit dodgy. He winds doen the window and laughs.] Do you still get recognised? There's still rarely a time that i go out without someone knowing who i am. Pop Idol was such a massive thing. Do you like being spotted? It does have perks. Like when you can't get into a restaurant. Mind you, that's wearing off these days. [Laughs.] How's it going with Suzanne? Yeah, we're very happy. You've been together for ages... Four years. [smiles.] There was a rumour that you were secretly married - is that true? No. Do you talk about marriage? [Looks coy.] If we did, she would be the first to know. Who wears the trousers? She's a very private person, and so am i, so i don't really want to talk about us. That's why we never do those "at home with..." shoots. She doesn't want to be in the public eye. Final question: if you could meet up with your 17-year-old self, what advice would you give him? I think it comes back to what i've learnt in life so far - i'd just tell him not to regret anything and to enjoy what he's got. What would you say about your hairstyle? [Laughs and looks in the wing mirror at his stylishly messy crop.] Yes. Hmm.Well, as you can see i'm trying to distance myself from those days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floz Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Thank you for doing that. Much easier to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 that's okay, didn't have anything else to do lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R@ch G@reths Bird Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Thanks Roz, my dear. :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pepper Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Thank you to everyone who has typed and given the pictures out. as i cant do that i am very greatful for this to be done as i have already bought heat first time in agesssss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Thanks for typing it up. You can speak now![Laughs.]I know! At last I've got a personality! Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzer Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Thanks for the photo and the write up, that has brightened up my day. (I'm supposed to be doing invoices at the moment) I will go out and get a copy of heat later. jazzer x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val4Gareth Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Thanks Ann for scanning the article in and Roz for typing it up. Found it much easier to read. Its a very nice interview :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montykins Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Thank to all those who have uploaded the Heat interview and pictures which I enjoyed seeing and reading Looking forward to hearing more. :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPG MY IDOL Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Thanks for posting that up :smile: What a great interview, some of it made me laugh :laugh: Love the picture too I hope I can still get a copy tommorrow :frantics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druzillagothic Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 heat attack anyone????? Dru x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValR Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Thanks for posting that up :smile: What a great interview, some of it made me laugh :laugh: Love the picture too I hope I can still get a copy tommorrow :frantics: How lovely is he? :tongue: Can't wait to get Heat and see it for myself! Love Val xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R@ch G@reths Bird Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Just got my copy. I was too busy trying to the page he was on at the shop that I almost forgot to pay :laugh: I almost died when I saw that picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOPHIE-WILSON-X Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Thanks For Posting I've Just Stuck My Copy From The Magazine Up On My Wall HEHE!! Love The Interview ... Love The Man!! xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazgatesissexy Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Thanks for posting Roz!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggiemags Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Thanks for the scans Ann! And Roz - thanks so much for typing it all up - it means so much to those who are abroad and won't be able to get their mitts on the mag It's nice for us to have it on here for reference too, so MWAH Loving the interview - seen better pics though (and why only one recent one?), but it's good to have got all that out of the way with heat - hopefully they won't feel the need to go over any of that again when they feature him next time. Which will hopefully be SOON! heat attack anyone????? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Utd Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 I bought Heat today and all I can say is :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: Gareth - if you are reading this - get that top OFF next time round! PHWOAR! :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpromise Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 It's so kind of Ann and Roz to take the time and trouble to do all that work on here with the article from Heat Magazine for us. Thanks girls!!! I rushed to the shop but there were none left so I ran to the next shop-only one left there, so I grabbed it. I nearly jumped out of my seat when I saw his latest picture. Must frame it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 I have just let Heat Mag know what I thought of this interview and especially the photo. Details here: Email: heat@emap.com Write to: heat 7th floor. Endeavour House 189 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8JG Tel:020 7437 9011 Fax: 020 7859 8670 for anyone else wishing to let them know too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*sugar* Posted March 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Have done. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentimental gal Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Well what a treat that was! I'm sure the sales of Heat have gone through the roof! How great is it to see the lovely Gareth back in the mags and he is just so photogenic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanie-babe52 Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 :heart: I Have e-mailed heat to say thanks I hope loads more people get heat and realise that Gareth is back and looking HOT HOT !!!!!!! Loving the photo showing off his body and gorgious face Love Jeanie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Thanks a lot for the pics and the writing up. What a great interview! I also would like to know which issue no it is and what's on the frontpage of the mag? Maybe I can buy the mag at ebay one day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khelda Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Its issue no 415. :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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