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James Arthur’s life since X Factor from reuniting with ex to becoming a dad


James Arthur has been on quite a journey since winning X Factor back in 2012, including a struggle with addiction and his mental health to eventually embracing fatherhood

Fast forward to the present day, and James is embracing a new chapter as a first-time parent, welcoming his daughter into the world in 2021 with his long-time on-and-off girlfriend, Jessica Grist. His candid discussions have shed light on the pressures of fame, revealing that the intense scrutiny nearly led him down a destructive path of drug addiction. Amidst his struggles, he also opened up in 2021 about a heartbreaking loss – an ectopic pregnancy with his long-time partner Jessica, who he first started dating in 2012 when she was a back-up dancer on the X Factor.

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