Darius Danesh (born 19 August 1980) is a contestant on Pop Idol, who finished 3rd on the first season of the competition.
Top 50
Darius performed in the fifth group. He sang "(Something Inside) So Strong" by Labi Siffre. He was eliminated at this stage of the competition.
Top 9
Darius was brought back after Rik Waller withdrew from the competition. He sang "When a Child Is Born" by Johnny Mathis. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 8
Darius sang "What the World Needs Now Is Love" by Jackie DeShannon. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 7
Darius sang "Baby Can I Hold You" by Boyzone. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 6
Darius sang "I Have a Dream" by ABBA. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 5
Darius sang "Let's Face the Music and Dance" by Nat King Cole. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 4
Darius sang "It's Not Unusual" by Tom Jones and "Whole Again" by Atomic Kitten. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 3
Darius sang "Make It Easy on Yourself" by The Walker Brothers and "Dancing in the Moonlight" by Toploader. He was eliminated at this stage of the competition.