During Friday’s episode of Loose Women, viewers were surprised to see noughties pop icon Daniel Bedingfield make an appearance. The New Zealand-British singer, renowned for hits like Gotta Get thru This and If You’re Not the One, has sold 1.6 million copies of his songs in the UK.
Although Daniel had taken a break from music in recent years, he announced in January that he would be embarking on a tour in the UK. During his appearance on the show, he discussed his return to the music scene with Kaye Adams, Judi Love, Olivia Attwood, and Nadia Sawahla.
When asked how he felt to be back on tour, Daniel said: “It’s lovely. My band is unbelievable. I cried about five times in the rehearsal.”
As to where he’s been for the last couple of years, Daniel explained: “I’ve been living life. I did the pop star thing from nine years old till 24. I really was very focused, then I had a car crash and I suddenly realised the first memory when I woke up is, I’d like to try something very different.
“[I’ve] done farming. Homesteading, like chickens and bees and fruit trees and food forests and ecological stuff.” He then joked that he went to the “one place where no one cares about you”: Los Angeles.
After his interview, viewers flooded social media, with one person commenting, “Noughties sensation Daniel Bedingfield back on stage after 20 years. Saluted. Beautiful music. Xx” Another viewer exclaimed, “Weeeey Daniel Bedingfield.”
In addition to his music career, Daniel has made appearances on The X Factor New Zealand in 2013, penned songs for other artists, and even tried his hand at acting in London’s West End theatre.
