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Popstars goes viral – new fans shocked by brutality of show that launched Kym Marsh and Mylene Klass

TV fans have been left shocked after a thread discussing the brutal nature of noughties talent show Popstars went viral, as viewers say some scenes couldn't be aired now

Now, two decades later, a thread discussing the show's most brutal moments has gone viral on X, previously known as Twitter, sparking a new conversation about the series - and introducing it to a number of younger TV viewers. TV viewers have been left shocked after clips from Popstars went viral on social media (Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Read MoreRelated Articles Race Across The World facing 'fix' row as stars reveal hidden 'help' during show However, not one to let this get him down, Darius returned to TV screens the following year on Pop Idol, where he finished in third place behind Will Young and Gareth Gates, and he went on to enjoy a rather successful music career until his death in August 2022.

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