What is James Arthur up to now, is he doing X Factor All Stars and when did he date Rita Ora?
JAMES Arthur has come a long way since he won the X factor, with a string of chart-topping hits and a UK tour - oh and not to mention a few headlines along the way too.
Here is everything you need to know about the talented musician who it unfortunately looks like won't be taking part in X Factor:All stars ...
What is James Arthur up to now?
James has recorded a third and as yet unreleased studio album - You.
He released the lead single from the album, Naked, on November 25, 2017.
And despite still not having released the album, the singer has continued to release tracks in the past couple of years including You Deserve Better, At My Weakest and Empty Space in 2018.
In November of the same year James featured on The Greatest Showman: Reimagined with Marie-Anne on the track Rewrite the Stars.
And then in December he teamed up with X Factor winner Dalton Harris for his remake of the Frankie Goes To Hollywood classic The Power of Love.
In May 2019 James released his latest single Falling Like the Stars.
James will be embarking on his You: Up Close and Personal tour across the UK from 3rd - 29th October.
Is James Arthur doing X Factor: All Stars?
Unfortunately it looks like James won't be taking part in the newly-formatted shoe.
He told Metro: “I actually spoke to Simon about it but unfortunately I just don’t have the time.”
Though he did say he would be interested in taking on a judging role. He told the Mirror Online:
"I’d love to get involved but I wouldn’t want to be a contestant.
“I’m still signed to a record label so I don’t think it would be right for me to take part in that way, but I’d definitely be up for helping out in some way.”
He later admitted that if Simon wanted “a really honest judge” he would be more than happy to do it.
When did James Arthur win The X Factor?
James Arthur was crowned winner of the ninth series of The X Factor in 2012 after being mentored by Pussycat Dolls' Nicole Scherzinger.
He went on to become the fastest-selling X Factor winner to that date with his debut - a cover of Shontelle's Impossible.
His follow up single, You’re Nobody ’til Somebody Loves You, reached number two on the UK charts.
James' self-titled debut album hit number 2 on the album chart after release in November 2013.
And his second album Back From The Edge charted at number one on the UK Albums Chart in 2016 before being certified as platinum a year later.
Who is James Arthur dating?
James has been connected to a string of beautiful women - including Rita Ora - since winning the X Factor.
However, it appears that after dealing with relationships in the spotlight, he is keen to keep any new romances secret.
He told us in February: “Romance and girls I don’t talk about anymore, it’s off limits. I just want to keep it private.”
Despite this, he did try to woo Ariana Grande on stage, and urged her to 'slide into his DMs' during a concert.
He is thought to still be dating Jessica Grist, though in 2018 the popstar was spotted holding hands with a different, mystery blonde on a night out in Chelsea.
James has also admitted he became addicted to sex after a secret fling with Rita Ora who has since revealed she is bisexual.
Who is James Arthur?
James Arthur, 31, is from Middlesbrough.
He was born to an English mother named Shirley Ashworth and Scottish father Neil Arthur.
James embarked on a music career from a young age, writing and recording songs both as a solo artist and in bands in his teens.
Before trying out for X Factor, he also tried his hand on The Voice - but his audition never even aired.
During that time, he shared music on SoundCloud and YouTube.
The star publicly talks about his battle with anxiety and depression and has been a supporter of World Mental Health Day - his issues forced him to take a break from music before returning in 2016.
What are James Arthur's biggest songs?
James has had several hits over the last five years.
His biggest songs so far are:
- Impossible
- You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You
- Say You Won't Let Go
- Naked
- Can I Be Him
- Recovery
- Safe Inside
- Certain Things
- Let Me Love The Lonely
- Trainwreck
- Remember Who I Was
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When did James Arthur return to grace?
James Arthur experienced the less desirable side of fame soon after he won the X Factor - with several women coming forward and revealing his sexcapades with them.
Danielle Withey, 18, revealed that the singer made her go pick up a £5 bottle of Rose wine and then wore his jumper and socks while they had sex in 2013.
In May of that year, Ria Vincent and a prostitute revealed performed a sex act on James while he kept his socks on.
He was also accused of using homophobic slurs during a rap battle and has had several Twitter feuds with celebrities including controversial comedian Frankie Boyle.
The singer also referred to One Direction as a "marketing product" and wrote a song with the lyrics: "I'm gonna blow up your family like I'm a terrorist."
James was dropped from SyCo in June 2014.
James publicly apologised for his behaviour when he appeared on X Factor in 2013.
Speaking to Dermot O'Leary he said: "I've made some very silly mistakes. I want to thank the X Factor for giving me this opportunity.
"I want to say sorry for abusing my position as an X Factor winner because I owe everything to this thing."
In a first, James was resigned to SyCo Records after he had cleaned up his act.
He released the single Say you Won't Let Go in September 2016 and it rocketed to the top of the UK music charts - as well as number 27 in the American Billboard Hot 100 chart.
His subsequent album, Back From The Edge, was released in October 2016 and also topped the charts - confirming his fans had welcomed him back to the spotlight.
Has James Arthur had cosmetic surgery?
James has been open about getting a nose job after getting into "too many scuffles as a teen".
He has also had his teeth fixed and has undergone laser surgery to remove his tattoos on his hands.
The star later told The Sun it was so he could try his hand at being an actor.
He explained: “I have been through, and seen so many dramas and traumas, and been in so many situations that I can probably interpret a few different characters.
“I am even trying to remove some tattoos so I am not type-casted.”
What is James Arthur's net worth?
It reported that James is worth around £4million.
This is through sales of his albums and singles.
His net worth is set to be boosted when he heads out on tour.