Ben Foden wants ex-wife Una Healy to watch him on The X Factor: Celebrity

Alongside his, er, new wife. Cool.

Ben Foden and Una Healy

by Carl Smith |
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In these arguably-quite-strange times we live in, it takes a lot to surprise us. Donald Trump as actual President of the United States? Right. Miley Cyrus dating Cody Simpson? Cool. Rugby stars Ben Foden, Thom Evans and Levi Davis competing in The X Factor: Celebrity under the collective name Try Star? Why OF COURSE. Not weird at all.

Yep - Ben's set to join his sporting pals in the new incarnation of The X Factor for famous folk; and he this ex-wife Una Healy might be up for seeing him perform live.

Some context: Ben and ex-wife Una split back in July after he was reportedly caught cheating, with him recently marrying new girlfriend Jackie Belanoff after just two weeks of dating. That's the history we're dealing with here.

The X Factor: Celebrity's Try Star
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Chatting to The Sun, Ben said: "Una was always really supportive of me doing singing and stuff.

"I did singing on All Together Now and League Of Their Own, and Una was always very supportive of me doing that.

"She’d always, like, coach me a little bit. But she doesn’t have very much patience with me because I’m not the best singer. She’d be like, 'do this' and I’m like 'I don’t know what that is,' and she’d be like: 'everyone knows what that is in the singing industry'."

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Megan McKenna

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Jenny Ryan

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Max and Harvey

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V5

Social media stars Sofia, Alondra, Laura, Wendii and Natalie have joined forces to create girl group V5.

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Kevin McHale

American actor Kevin McHale is no stranger to the music world! Kevin appeared on hit show Glee as Artie Abrams, before landing a music deal with Universal Music Group. Unfortunately, he lost his place on the show in Week 4.

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Try Stars

Rugby stars Thom Evans, Ben Foden and Levi Davis have all teamed up to create a Sports Supergroup called Try Stars. Sadly, they left the competition in Week 5 with Vinnie Jones.

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Vinnie Jones

After initially pulling out of the show following the tragic death of his wife Tanya in July, Vinnie Jones was invited to the live shows by Simon Cowell, with the former footballer saying, "I'd be honoured, she would love me to do it." Sadly, he left the competition in Week 5 with Try Stars.

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Hayley Hasselhoff

David Hasselhoff's 27-year-old daughter Hayley was sent packing after her audition. Hayley failed to impress her mentor Louis Walsh, meaning she didn't make it to the live shows.

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Cole and Edwards

Former Strictly dancer Brendan and former Holby City actor Jeremy were also sent home after their initial audition, failing to impress mentor Simon Cowell.

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Ricki Lake

Ricki Lake lost her place on the show when she received the lowest votes from the public during the first live show.

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Olivia Olson

Despite Simon Cowell telling her she could 'win' the show, Love Actually actress Olivia Olson was sent home during the first live show.

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Jonny Labey

Despite getting a 'safe seat' during the first live show, former EastEnders actor Jonny Labey was given the boot in Week Two.

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Victoria Ekanoye

After quitting Coronation Street in January this year, soap star Victoria Ekanoye landed a role on Celebrity X Factor, but her time on the show was cut short when she was voted out in the second live show.

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No Love Lost

Despite singing some of their original songs on the show, Love Island stars Samira Mighty, Eyal Booker, Zara McDermott and Wes Nelson were given the boot during the third live show.

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Martin Bashir

After forgetting his lyrics the week before, the third live show proved the end for broadcasting legend Martin Bashir.

Then came the rather ridiculous bit. Ben reckons Una might actually come down to see his band perform in the live shows. He added: "Obviously my kids, I’d love to get them down to the show. I’ll ask Una whether she’ll come or not, and then we’ll see. Obviously my wife will come as well and she’ll support me."

Alrighty then.

The X Factor: Celebrity starts this Saturday 12th October on ITV at 8.35pm.

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