Legendary noughties singer announces first UK gig in 19 years as he supports X Factor star on stage

FOR the millions who jumped around to Gotta Get Through This, many must have been wondering what happened to singer Daniel Bedingfield, the man behind the hit song.

Well now the question has been answered, for the talented songwriter will be returning to the stage for the first time in 19 years, supporting X Factor star Olly Murs onstage in Suffolk this Summer.

Bedingfield had a string of chart topping hits in the early noughties and then he disappeared from public life

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Bedingfield had a string of chart topping hits in the early noughties and then he disappeared from public lifeCredit: Splash News
Brit award winner Olly Murs will perform at Thretford Forest with Bedingfield as his supporting act

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Brit award winner Olly Murs will perform at Thretford Forest with Bedingfield as his supporting actCredit: Rex

The New Zealand born singer who has sold more than 4 million records world wide, will play at Thretford Forest as part of the Forest Live series on 30th June.

This comes as part of a string of live concert dates the singer has announced to celebrate his debut single and album reaching the 20 year milestone.

Bedingfield, 44, burst onto the music scene in the early noughties with his number one debut hit single Gotta Get Thru This.

Capitalising on the rise of UK garage, a string of hits followed, including two number one singles, and a best-selling debut album named after his first hit. 

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A second album, titled Second First Impression, followed in 2004.

Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, Bedingfield, who is the brother of singer-songwriter Natasha Bedingfield,42 announced the news to the delight of his fans.

“I’m so excited to announce a run of UK shows this April to celebrate over 20 years of ‘Gotta Get Thru This,” he wrote in the accompanying caption.

The new run of dates will mark Bedingfield’s first since 2005, which came just under a year after he almost lost his life in a car accident in New Zealand.

A serious songwriting talent, Beddingfield has been busy behind the scenes writing for other artists including Pixie Lott

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A serious songwriting talent, Beddingfield has been busy behind the scenes writing for other artists including Pixie LottCredit: Rex Features
Olly Murs knows how to sell out a staidum and entertain a crowd, but the show will pack a punch with Daniel

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Olly Murs knows how to sell out a staidum and entertain a crowd, but the show will pack a punch with DanielCredit: Getty
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