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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
Entertainment
Ryan Paton

X Factor's Anthony Russell 'nervous' as he issues vow ahead of Camp and Furnace gig

Anthony Russell is "anxious" to deliver as he prepares to perform at his eagerly anticipated album launch party.

The singer, known as Tighto, shot to stardom as a fresh faced 17-year-old on series four of the X Factor in 2007. The 33-year-old has since experienced a rollercoaster career that has been rocked with addiction struggles.

His path to redemption appeared to be complete when he returned to the ITV talent contest as an accomplished performer in 2018 as he showcased his vocal range to record an impressive third place finish. However, there was a twist in the tale as he was hit with another setback when he was forced to quit the X Factor nationwide tour to enter rehab.

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