Chris Maloney (singer)

Chris Maloney
Chris Maloney
Birth name	Christopher Michael Maloney
Born	26 December 1977 (age 41); Liverpool, England
Genres	Pop, soul, gospel
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2012–present
Labels	Tristar
Associated acts	The X Factor 2012 finalists

Last updated October 12, 2019

Christopher Michael Maloney (born 26 December 1977)^{[ citation needed ]} is an English singer and musician from Liverpool, who was first seen as a contestant on The X Factor in 2012.

Liverpool City and metropolitan borough in England

Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough in North West England, with an estimated population of 491,500. Its metropolitan area is the fifth-largest in the UK, with a population of 2.24 million in 2011. The local authority is Liverpool City Council, the most populous local government district in the metropolitan county of Merseyside and the largest in the Liverpool City Region.

Career

2012–13: The X Factor

In 2012, Maloney auditioned in Liverpool for the ninth series of The X Factor . He struggled with nerves despite working as a professional singer prior to auditioning, but managed to overcome them and sing Bette Midler's "The Rose". Afterwards, he received a standing ovation from the audience and judges Louis Walsh, Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos and guest judge Geri Halliwell. Barlow asked him "How the hell have you kept that voice hidden until now?", and Maloney admitted that he had previously filled out the application form for the show, but tore it up every year due to his nerves and other people telling him he was not good enough. All four judges gave him a "Yes" and he advanced to boot camp. He made it to the judges' houses stage alongside Nicola Marie, Melanie Masson, Carolynne Poole, Brad Shackleton and Kye Sones. Maloney failed to make it into Barlow's final three as Masson, Poole and Sones were selected ahead of him, but was later thrown a lifeline when it was revealed that all four judges could choose a wildcard, and the wildcard with the most public votes would become the thirteenth finalist. On the night of the first live show, Maloney was announced as the wildcard winner, beating Times Red, Amy Mottram and Adam Burridge to win the final spot in the live shows.^[1]

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In April 2013, in an interview with the Liverpool Echo , Maloney confirmed that he had signed a contract with independent record label Tristar Records.^[2] On 27 October 2013, he released his debut single "My Heart Belongs to You".^[3]

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2014: The Christopher Maloney Theatre and Arts Academy

Christopher opened his first performing arts school in Liverpool on 9 June 2014. Maloney established the academy to nurture the talent of the younger generation in Merseyside.

Of his venture, he said: "I want to give something back to the community. I'm trying to make the performing arts accessible to the children."

At the academy, the youngsters have the opportunity to train under Maloney's direction, as well as a team of top quality coaches.

In 2016, Maloney opened his second academy in Wirral, which moved to Prenton Park in 2018.

2016: Celebrity Big Brother

Maloney entered the Celebrity Big Brother house in January 2016.^[4] On 26 January 2016, Maloney was the fifth person to be evicted after receiving the fewest votes. He had spent 22 days in the house.

2018: Wildcard

In November 2018, Maloney’s debut autobiography, titled Wildcard, was released.^[5]

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References

↑ "The X Factor". RadioTimes.
↑ Miles, Tina (April 22, 2013). "Liverpool X Factor star Christopher Maloney finally lands record deal". Liverpool Echo . Retrieved April 25, 2013.
↑ Corner, Lewis (August 23, 2013). "'X Factor' Chris Maloney previews new single 'My Heart Belongs to You'". Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved October 6, 2013.
↑ "Who is Christopher Maloney? Everything you need to know about the Celebrity Big Brother star". Liverpool Echo . Trinity Mirror. January 6, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
↑ Kirkham, Jenny (November 22, 2018). "Strictly Come Dancing star among celebrity pals who turned out to support Christopher Maloney book launch" . Retrieved November 22, 2018.

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[1] "The X Factor". RadioTimes.

[2] Miles, Tina (April 22, 2013). "Liverpool X Factor star Christopher Maloney finally lands record deal". Liverpool Echo . Retrieved April 25, 2013.

[3] Corner, Lewis (August 23, 2013). "'X Factor' Chris Maloney previews new single 'My Heart Belongs to You'". Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved October 6, 2013.

[4] "Who is Christopher Maloney? Everything you need to know about the Celebrity Big Brother star". Liverpool Echo . Trinity Mirror. January 6, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2016.

[5] Kirkham, Jenny (November 22, 2018). "Strictly Come Dancing star among celebrity pals who turned out to support Christopher Maloney book launch" . Retrieved November 22, 2018.