Forgotten Pop Idol star unrecognisable as she lands huge new role 23 years after talent show fame and co-star fling

SHE was the little girl with the big voice who shot to fame on Britain’s first talent show juggernaut, Pop Idol, back in 2001.

Durham-born Zoe Birkett was just 16 when she appeared on the competition that launched the career of Will Young, wowing Simon Cowell and his fellow judges with her soaring vocals.

Instagram/@zoebirkettZoe announced her new role on social media this week describing it as her dream role[/caption] News Group Newspapers LtdThe Durham born singer was just...