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James Arthur secures his first number one album in eight years with Bitter Sweet Love as emotional singer locks himself in toilet and cries for an hour after success


James Arthur locked himself away and cried for an hour after securing his second number one album with Bitter Sweet Love on Friday.

Singer James, 35, who won reality singing show The X Factor in 2012, said: 'I'm really emotional about this one, I've been locked in a cubicle crying for the last hour' (pictured earlier this month) Second to Bitter Sweet Love in the official albums chart this week is Ballad Of A Bystander by English indie-rock outfit The Reytons, with Wall Of Eyes by rock band The Smile debuting at number three. Appearing on This Morning in August last year, James opened up on what became a 'pressure pot' after previously detailing how he has fought a long battle with depression and attempted suicide in the past.

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