Gareth Gates flashes his bum after stripping off on stage for naughty Manchester Pride performance

GARETH Gates has left fans shocked after he flashed his bum on stage during a naughty Manchester Pride performance. The Pop Idol star looked worlds away from his teen self as he put on a very racy display in a selection of sexy outfits. Gareth stripped down to a pair of black pants as he performed at Manchester Pride Credit: BackGrid The former Pop Idol star unleashed his wild side as he flashed his bum Credit: BackGrid Gareth flaunted his ripped abs as he danced on stage, fired up by the huge crowds gathered. The 42-year-old began the gig shirtless before slowly stripping off on stage. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! In one bold maneuver, Gareth set pulses racing as he ripped his bedazzled jeans off and was left in just a pair of tight black boxers. But the singer’s riskiest move came later when he arrived back in the spotlight wearing a pair of pink denim chaps. Read more on Gareth Gates Gareth flashed fans his peachy bum as he carried on singing without missing a beat. He certainly showed off his assets to the crowd and looked as though he couldn’t be happier. This comes after his ex Katie Price told how he “still looks” fit 24 years on from their romance. The former glamour model, now 48, was 21 years old and six months pregnant with her son Harvey when she took Gareth’s virginity. Most read in Showbiz Gareth shot to fame in 2002 after finishing second place on Pop Idol Credit: Getty Singer Gareth flaunted his rock hard abs as he danced in some bedazzled jeans Credit: BackGrid He shot to fame in 2002 after competing on the first series of the reality singing competition Pop Idol. The nation quickly fell in love with him and he ended up selling over 3.5 million records. Gareth has earnt four UK number ones during his career so far including his debut cover of Unchained Melody, and Anyone of Us (Stupid Mistake). He’s currently self-producing his own live concert tours across the UK and is a budding stage writer and composer. Comment now