Gareth Gates to play Joseph

Gareth Gates has reportedly signed up to play the title role in the ongoing West End version of 'Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat'. And without going through one of the BBC's "compete to appear in the West End" competitions either. Though to be fair, I suppose he did do his fair share when it comes to telly talent contesting. According to Heat, Gates will don the multi-coloured coat from January after completing his panto commitments at the Wimbledon Theatre. The life of an almost pop idol hey.