David Van Day
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| David Van Day | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | David Paul Day |
| Born | 28 November 1956 Brighton, East Sussex, England |
| Genres | Pop, Rock |
| Occupations | Singer, media personality |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Associated acts | Dollar, Guys n' Dolls, Bucks Fizz |
| Website | Official website |
David Van Day (born David Paul Day; 28 November 1956) is an English former singer and media personality, formerly a member of the pop duo Dollar. He was also a member of the 1970s vocal group Guys n' Dolls (along with his Dollar partner Thereza Bazar), and a latter-day version of Bucks Fizz.
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[edit] Recent career
In 2002 he declared himself bankrupt during a legal dispute over the band name 'Bucks Fizz' with original Bucks Fizz member Mike Nolan. This meant that even though Nolan won the dispute, the £94,000 he claimed from Van Day was discharged in the bankruptcy.[1]
The tabloid press renamed Van Day as "Burger Van Day" in 2002 after it was discovered he was running a burger van in Brighton.[2] In 2003, as part of Dollar, he was the first act voted off ITV1 reality show Reborn in the USA. He caused controversy during the show, accusing producers of biased editing[3] and arguing with Liverpudlian singer Sonia,[4] accusing her of "being crafty and cunning to try to save her own skin".[5]
Before going into I'm a Celebrity Van Day went under the knife in a Living TV documentary called Pop Goes The Band along with pop star partner Thereza Bazar. During the program David had a face and eye lift. Reportedly Van Day banned his daughters Amber and Olivia from watching the program. Van Day quoted "My head was the size of a TV and I don't want them to see what it was like"
Van Day was a semi-finalist on the eighth series of British reality television show I'm a Celebrity... Get Me out of Here!,[6] finishing in fourth place. During his time in the jungle he clashed with glamour model Nicola McLean.
[edit] Politics
In May 2007, Van Day stood as a Conservative candidate for Brighton & Hove city council in the East Brighton ward. He was unsuccessful.[7] He was criticised during his campaign when he made homophobic jokes about The Brighton and Hove Actually Gay Men's Chorus at a Valentine's Day charity function, though he later apologised for his comments after complaints were made.[8] In 2009 he announced plans to contest Mid Bedfordshire as an independent prospective MP.[9][10].
[edit] Personal life
Van Day was involved in a relationship with Dollar co-star Thereza Bazar for several years in the 1970s. The relationship ended in the early 1980s, and Van Day later married a model called Maria. The couple had two daughters, Olivia and Amber. However, they have since divorced.[11]
[edit] References
- ^ Fizz runs out of Bucks AccountancyAge.com
- ^ David Van Day: I'm A Celeb Top 10 Facts Mirror.co.uk
- ^ Dave Van G'Day For Oz DailyStar.co.uk
- ^ Sonia is reborn in Butlins Sunday Mirror, 6 April 2003, Ben Dowell
- ^ Pack your bags, cowboy LowCulture.co.uk
- ^ I'm A Celebrity Latest News Celebrity.ITV.com
- ^ Brighton & Hove City Council Election Results 2007 Brighton-Hove.gov.uk
- ^ Bucks Fizz Tory says sorry for gay comments PinkNews.co.uk
- ^ David Van Day to meet voters in Mid BedfordshireThe Guardian
- ^ Former pop idol set to take on DorriesBedfordshire on Sunday
- ^ Dailymail.co.uk
