With four No.1 singles and four No.1 albums to his name, Will Young is well established as one of the premier pop stars of his generation, and there’s more to come. Ahead of his latest record, Light It Up, he talks Pop Idol, parental support and dressing as a Christmas tree…

Interview: Anna Fielding   Photos:  Jamie Noise

Pop Idol was derided by a lot of industry people... 

“It was difficult, I was just this innocent 22-year-old with a yearning ...