From the untimely death of Amy Winehouse to the stunning transformation of Jodie Marsh: MailOnline's top 20 showbiz stories of 2011
- We reveal our most popular showbiz stories of the year from the UK
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By Sarah Bull and Emily Sheridan
Last updated at 12:46 PM on 31st December 2011
From untimely losses to shock transformations and affairs aplenty - 2011 has certainly not been lacking when it comes to the showbiz stories over the past 12 months.
The world mourned when we were told of the tragic loss of Amy Winehouse, who died at the tender age of 27 at her London flat in July.
And the tragedy continued when Amanda Holden lost her baby seven months into her pregnancy, leaving the showbiz world stunned as her sad news came just weeks before Kelly Brook announced that she had miscarried.
The stories that made our top ten for 2011: Clockwise from top left, Cheryl Cole's X Factor USA sacking, Amy Winehouse's tragic death, Dawn French's weight loss, Jodie Marsh's bodybuilding transformation and Chelsee Healey's Strictly wardrobe malfunction
Ryan Giggs found himself hitting the headlines when reports emerged of his affair with brother Rhodri's wife Natasha, shortly after claims of an illicit romance with former Big Brother star Imogen Thomas were revealed.But as well as the lows over 2011, there have also been highs - namely the transformations of some of the most famous celebrities in the UK.
First up was Dawn French, who wowed fans when she arrived at the Glamour Women of the Year awards showcasing her incredible weight loss, while Jodie Marsh prompted both shock and awe when she unveiled her new bodybuilding physique after training for a championship.
To mark the end of 2011, MailOnline has compiled a list of our Top 20 most popular showbiz stories from both the UK and around the world, according to the number of times our readers visited our website.
And as well as reviewing our biggest stories of the year, we bring you up to date with what’s happened since we first brought you the news.
MailOnline's Top 20 Showbiz stories of 2011 - UK
1), 10) and 16) Amy Winehouse, 27, found dead at her London flat
Fans of Back To Black singer Amy Winehouse were left devastated in July when it was revealed the star had died at her London flat at the age of 27.
Her mother Janis and father Mitch spoke of their grief over the untimely death of their incredibly talented daughter, with Mitch setting up a charitable foundation offering help to young people in need in Amy's name.
Despite initial reports that she had purchased drugs the night before her death, an inquest in October found that Amy had drunk herself to death, with five-times the drink drive limit worth of alcohol found in her system.
Since her death, Amy's name has lived on, with fans honouring the singer by buying her albums Frank and Back To Black - the latter of which became the best-selling UK album of the 21st century following her passing.
Fans of Back To Black singer Amy Winehouse were left devastated in July when it was revealed the star had died at her London flat at the age of 27.
Her mother Janis and father Mitch spoke of their grief over the untimely death of their incredibly talented daughter, with Mitch setting up a charitable foundation offering help to young people in need in Amy's name.
Despite initial reports that she had purchased drugs the night before her death, an inquest in October found that Amy had drunk herself to death, with five-times the drink drive limit worth of alcohol found in her system.
Since her death, Amy's name has lived on, with fans honouring the singer by buying her albums Frank and Back To Black - the latter of which became the best-selling UK album of the 21st century following her passing.
Untimely loss: The world mourned when Amy Winehouse died in July at the tender age of just 27
Wild man: Frankie Cocozza was kicked off The X Factor for 'breaking a golden rule'
2) Frankie Cocozza leaves the X Factor house after being kicked off show for 'boasting about cocaine-fuelled sex sessions'
Frankie Cocozza, famous for his tattooed bum, had amazingly managed to survive week-after-week on the X Factor live show, despite his mediocre singing voice.
But it ended up being the 18-year-old Brighton lad's hard-partying ways that led to his leaving of The X Factor.
In betweens weeks 5 and 6, Cocozza was forced to leave the contest after breaking 'a golden rule' - later revealed to be drug use.
In subsequent interviews, the teenager admitted he had taken cocaine and slept around while on the show, but insisted he wasn't a drug addict.
3) Jodie Marsh shows off her amazing new look as she makes her bodybuilding debut
She was the Essex glamour girl who shot to fame thanks to her curvy figure and rivalry with competitor Jordan.But when Jodie Marsh made her bodybuilding debut earlier this year, she was barely recognisable, with her soft curves replaced with pure muscle after the 32-year-old singer going from a size 10 to a tiny size six.
She said of her new look: 'This is the best I’ve ever felt, and the best my body has ever felt too.'
Jodie has vowed to continue with her bodybuilding dreams, and plans to enter more championships later in the year.
From glamour girl to bodybuilder: Jodie Marsh stunned fans when she unveiled her new physique after training for a bodybuilding championship and going from a size 10 to a tiny size six
Buff: The 32-year-old former glamour model went from a size 10 to a size six, and from 25 per cent body fat to 10 per cent body fat
MAILONLINE'S TOP 20 SHOWBIZ STORIES 2011 - UK
1) Amy Winehouse, 27, found dead at her London flat - 1,253,064 hits
2) Frankie Cocozza kicked off the X Factor - 989,228 hits
3) Jodie Marsh shows off her amazing new look as she makes her bodybuilding debut - 878,528 hits
4) Amanda Holden's baby tragedy baffles doctors - 709,800 hits5) Jackass star Ryan Dunn dies in horror crash as $100,000 Porsche explodes - 668,460 hits
6) Dawn French shows off her svelte figure at the Galaxy National Book Awards - 658,376 hits
7) Victoria Beckham gives birth to baby Harper Seven - 625,612 hits
8) Embarrassment for Charlotte Church as video emerges of her 'with underwear round ankles' - 524,972 hits
9) Thom Evans comforts devastated Kelly Brook after she loses baby girl at nearly five months - 500,536 hits
10) Sordid final hours of a troubled star: Amy Winehouse had 'bought ecstasy, cocaine and ketamine' on the night before tragic death - 497,044 hits
11) Weary Rhodri Giggs emerges from marital home after 'dumping his wife for eight-year affair with brother Ryan' - 495,564 hits
12) The moment TOWIE star Billie Faiers is viciously attacked by female clubgoer - 490,140 hits
13) A new Dawn: Funnygirl Ms French shows off three stone weight loss at Glamour awards after overhauling her diet - 490,128 hits
14) Cheryl Cole FIRED from X Factor USA... and her Geordie accent is to blame - 489,688 hits
15) Strictly Come Dancing 2011: Chelsee Healey ends up in tears after wardrobe malfunction - 479,312 hits
16) Winehouse family confirms Amy's funeral will take place today as tributes continue to pour in - 474,972 hits17) 'This was not an easy decision': Kim Kardashian files for divorce from Kris Humphries after just 72 days of marriage - 446,200 hits
18) An Essex boy, a con-artist, a boy band bassist and a former Olympian... meet this year's I'm A Celebrity contestants - 455,200 hits19) 'My two girls sleeping': David Beckham takes intimate photograph of Victoria and baby Harper - 442,016 hits
20) Fearne Cotton crashes Radio 1 website stripping down to swimsuit as record breaker Chris Moyles raises £2.4million - 438,684 hits
4) Amanda Holden's baby tragedy baffles doctors
Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden was left devastated when she and husband Chris Hughes lost the baby they had been expecting seven months into her pregnancy.The 40-year-old had been due to give birth at the end of March but was rushed to hospital in February after complaining that she hadn't been able to feel the baby kick for a day.
Amanda said at the time: 'Our future’s bright and you have to turn negatives into positives, and try and see everything as a blessing and that’s exactly what we’ve done.'
Happily, mother-of-one Amanda announced in August that she is expecting another little girl.
The presenter is thought to be due at the beginning of next year.
5) Jackass star Ryan Dunn dies in horror crash as $100,000 Porsche flies off road and explodes in fireball after night out drinking
The world of reality TV was rocked by the horrifying premature death of Jackass star Ryan Dunn.The 34-year-old died when his sports car flew off the road around 2.30am on June 20, while he was driving to his home in West Goshen, Pennsylvania, following a night out in a bar with friends.
Police said his blood alcohol level was twice the legal limit when he crashed at 130mph.
6) and 13) Dawn French reveals her weightloss at Galaxy Book Awards and Glamour Woman of the Year Awards
She had always been known as one of the most famous poster girls for curvy women in the UK.
So when Dawn French arrived at the Glamour Women of the Year awards in June looking virtually unrecognisable after shedding an astonishing three stone, her fans were stunned.
A told the Mail at the time: 'She hasn’t been dieting excessively or anything like that. She’s just been healthy eating. It’s that simple. Dawn is generally taking care of her health and is feeling very happy.' Since the Glammies, Dawn has lost even more weight, taking her overall weight loss to a truly incredibly six-and-a-half stone, which she showed off at the Galaxy Book Awards in November.
7) and 19) Delighted Victoria and David name their little girl Harper Seven Beckham
After three boys, Victoria and David Beckham finally got a little girl when their baby daughter arrived in a Los Angeles hospital in July.As expected, the celebrity couple gave their new arrival an unusual name - Harper Seven - just like they had done with the three boys Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz.
David later explained they had named the 7lbs, 10oz tot after Harper Lee's novel To Kill A Mocking Bird, which the footballer claimed was his wife's favourite book.
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A new Dawn: Comedienne French stunned fans when she arrived at the Glamour Women of the Year awards looking virtually unrecognisable after losing an astonishing three stone
Our little girl: Victoria Beckham unveils her daughter Harper Seven for the first time in a photo on husband David's Facebook page
8) Embarrassment for Charlotte Church as video emerges of her 'with underwear round ankles'
Charlotte Church was left humiliated when she was filmed getting caught short while at a music festival in July.
Accompanied by her boyfriend Jonathan Powell, the mother-of-two found herself desperate for the toilet after an afternoon of drinking in the sun.
After a video of the singer pulling up her knickers emerged, the singer was forced to explain the incident in a bid to quell rumours they had been caught in a compromising position.
She said later: 'I happened to find myself desperate for a wee with the toilet cubicles all occupied.
'I had also consumed a bottle of wine. However, it seems that someone was determined to expose what was an embarrassing moment for me and a dreadful lack of judgement on my part.'
9) Thom Evans comforts devastated Kelly Brook after she loses baby girl at nearly five months
They had only been dating a few weeks when Kelly Brook found out she was pregnant with their child.
However, the model and former rugby player beau Thom Evans were already madly in love and planning the future together.
But sadly, the brunette model suffered a miscarriage when she was just under five months pregnant with a baby girl in May.
She later spoke about her loss, saying: 'You feel emptiness, sadness, guilt, loss. I take it one day at a time. One moment you don’t even think about it, the next you’re crying hysterically.
'But it’s complicated, isn’t it? There are moments of total sadness and devastation, and moments of relief too. But you also have to remember that it’s life. Stuff like that happens.’
Heartbreak: Model Kelly Brook and boyfriend Thom Evans were devastated when she suffered a miscarriage at nearly five months pregnant
11) Weary Rhodri Giggs emerges from marital home after 'dumping his wife for eight-year affair with brother Ryan'
Ryan Giggs found himself hitting the headlines earlier this year when it was claimed he had an affair with former Big Brother contestant Imogen Thomas.But surely nothing could have prepared Ryan Giggs' wife Stacey for the revelations that he had also been having an eight-year affair with his brother Rhodri's wife Natasha.
It was claimed Giggs slept with Natasha the day after his eight-year-old daughter was born, and again the day after the arrival of his four-year-old son. The affair was alleged to have continued until April 9.
However, Natasha said in an interview earlier this month: 'At the beginning it was thrilling to know that someone as famous and as admired as Ryan wanted to be in bed with me. But by the end it became so seedy.'
Hitting the headlines: Ryan Giggs found himself in the news following affair claims with Imogen Thomas and news of an eight-year affair with his sister-in-law Natasha. His wife Stacey, pictured, has forgiven him
Infidelity: Ryan was revealed to have had an eight-year affair with his sister-in-law Natasha, as well as claims of an affair with former Big Brother star Imogen Thomas
12) Pictured: The moment TOWIE star Billie Faiers is viciously attacked by female clubgoer
As two of the stars of The Only Way Is Essex, sisters Sam and Billie Faiers have been enjoying their newfound fame and have become regulars on the London social scene.But they unfortunately found out the fame doesn't come without their pitfalls when they were viciously attacked in two separate incidents.
Sam, 20, and Billie, 21, were partying at the Jet Black Club in central London in October with the eldest sister was set upon by a group of girls, who stole her handbag.
An onlooker then captured some of the vicious fight between Billie and another girl on the their mobile phone video, which horrified fans of the show when it was uploaded online.
After Billie returned home to Essex to recover from the attack, Sam was then tricked into meeting the gang in an nearby park, who falsely promised to return her sister's belonging to her and ended up beating her until she was unconscious.
A young woman has since been arrested on suspicion of actual bodily harm (ABH).
It started off so well: Sam and Billie Faiers earlier in the night (left), before they both ended up attacked. A still from video footage (right) shows Billie in a fight outside the club
14) Cheryl Cole FIRED from X Factor USA... and her Geordie accent is to blame
A relative unknown in the U.S., no doubt Cheryl Cole was hoping her new job as a judge on the X Factor USA would open up doors for her.But just two weeks after filming began, she was unceremoniously dumped from the show and replaced by Nicole Scherzinger - who had been co-hosting with Steve Jones.
Despite reports the American audience couldn't understand her strong Geordie accent, producer Simon Cowell claimed she didn't appear comfortable and seemed to lose her confidence in the foreign country.
Although Cowell offered her her old job back on the UK X Factor, she refused.
The end of a beautiful friendship? Despite forming a bond with fellow judge Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and his producers had to fire Cheryl Cole from X Factor USA
15) Strictly Come Dancing 2011: Chelsee Healey ends up in tears after wardrobe malfunction
She was determined to cause a stir with the judges and viewers in her bid to take home the Strictly Come Dancing crown.But when Waterloo Road actress Chelsee Healey suffered a wardrobe malfunction on the TV talent show which left her in floods of tears after nearly exposing her cleavage on national television.
Judge Alesha Dixon attempted to reassure her afterwards: 'You have nothing to cry about, my darling. It did not distract from the dance.'
Chelsee's malfunction didn't prevent her from getting further in the competition, however, as the actress came in second place during the show's final earlier this month.
Near miss: Chelsee Healey was left in floods of tears after suffering a wardrobe malfunction on Strictly Come Dancing
17) 'This was not an easy decision': Kim Kardashian files for divorce from Kris Humphries after just 72 days of marriage
When Kim Kardashian wed basketball player Kris Humphries in August after a whirlwind eight month romance, many predicated the couple wouldn't make it to their first wedding anniversary.But few imagined the height-challenged pair would split in as little as 72 days of marriage, prompting wide speculation their 'fairytale wedding' had simply been a business transaction.
With exclusive magazine and TV deals, three wedding dresses, 400 guests, the couple were said to have made $18million from their lavish Montecito, California wedding on August 20.
After Kim released a statement saying that is was she who decided to end her marriage, an apparently devastated Kris said he was still committed to their relationship.
Match made in the reality TV heaven? Kim Kardashian, pictured with estranged husband Kris Humphries a week after their August wedding, split 72 days after tying the knot
18) I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! line-up unveiled
After weeks of speculation, the next celebrity residents of the Australian jungle were finally unveiled.Although there was some young eye candy for both sexes in the form of Mark Wright and Jessica Jane Clement, this year's camp was decidedly more mature than previous years.
While the older contestants such as Fatima Whitbread and Willie Carson proved popular with viewers, in the end it was McFly bassist Dougie Poynter, 23, who was crowned King Of The Jungle, with ex-TOWIE star Wright a close second.
Essex boys in the final: The Only Way Is Essex star Mark Wright (left) ended up in second place to King Of The Jungle Dougie Poynter
20) Fearne Cotton crashes Radio 1 website stripping down to swimsuit as record breaker Chris Moyles raises £2.4million
When she vowed to present her Radio 1 show in a swimming costume if Chris Moyles raised over £2million, Fearne Cotton doubted she'd have to fulfil the bet.But after Moyles and co-host Dave Vitty raised £2.4million for Comic Relief after spending 52 hours on-air, she was bound by her bet.
So when an embarrassed Cotton appeared in a very small swimsuit to congratulate the men on the Radio 1 webcam, it was no surprise to hear the site crashed.
Pretending not to look: Sleep-deprived Dave Vitty (left) and Dave Moyle were joined by Fearne Cotton in the Radio 1 studio after their epic Comic Relief broadcast
FEMAIL'S TOP TEN STORIES OF THE YEAR
Popular: The Duchess of Cambridge's sister Pippa topped the list of most-read Femail stories in 2011
2 The style queens (and a few too many court jesters): How the royal wedding guests fared - 1,324,080 hits READ STORY
3 Embarrassment for Pippa Middleton days after royal wedding as U.S. websites print private underwear pictures - 1,196,772 hits READ STORY
4 Far too much, far too young: Outrage over shocking images of the 10-YEAR-OLD model who has graced the pages of Vogue - 1,124,096 hits READ STORY
5 Sure those hats were wise, ladies? Princesses Bea and Eugenie top the fashion flops yet again in outlandish outfits - 1,056,892 hits READ STORY
6 Kate's childhood ordeal: Palace reveals Duchess's serious childhood operation that left her with huge scar on her head - 1,014,088 hits READ STORY
7 Britain's fattest teenager now ANOREXIC and given six months to live after gastric bypass surgery - 897,656 hits READ STORY
8 It could have been us! William's ex-girlfriends, who all came so close to being the princess bride themselves - 820,368 hits READ STORY
9 The Duchess dazzles: Kate and William bring a touch of glamour to charity gala - 740,792 hits READ STORY
10 Move over, Elle: Karlie Kloss is hailed the new 'Body' as she poses nude for Vogue - 724,404 hits READ STORY
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