chilledbootz - sadly, I have to agree with you. The British press's attitude to people in the news is abysmal. When they are flavour of the month, they are behind them and back them to the hilt (as the Sun did with Helen) 'cause they know it will sell papers. However, once they become less newsworthy they drop them like a stone (unlike us true fans!) and then take great pleasure in picking fault with them.
Just now they are backing Gareth to win Pop Idol but I've no doubt that, even if he does win, a few months down the line they'll be trying to dig up any dirt they can on him. It's sad, but unfortunately true that the tabloids only build someone up so that they can knock them back down again.
kaphc - it would be fantastic if you did e-mail Pop Idol. I'll be listening out on Saturday to see if your idea is read out on air. Fingers crossed!
