James Arthur reveals how the video for 'Rewrite The Stars' with Anne-Marie came together
It's amazing!
Author: Alex RossPublished 27th Nov 2018 Last updated 27th Nov 2018
British pop stars James Arthur and Anne-Marie dropped their rendition of 'Rewrite The Stars' from The Greatest Showman earlier this month, so when James joined us for a chat backstage at Hits Radio Live on Sunday 25th November, we just had to ask him about the amazing collaboration.
Speaking to Hits Radio presenter Sarah-Jane Crawford, James revealed how 'down to earth' Anne-Marie is, with James admitting she pretty much choreographed him when the pair were shooting the incredible video.
He said, "We tried to re-enact the whole walk in on the film and ballroom dance, and I can't do any of that sort of stuff so she was trying to teach me. She was wicked, salt of the earth, a really down to earth person."
Aww! ❤️
The music video for 'Rewrite The Stars', which was originally sung by Zac Efron and Zendaya for the film, sees the two British pop stars having their own take on the song, whilst staying true to its origins. The video features the pair singing together, whilst clips of dancers are interspersed.
Meanwhile, fans of the pair are in for an almighty treat at the weekend as it's being reported that both James and Anne-Marie will attend The X Factor final, performing their rendition of 'Rewrite The Stars' for the first time.
As well as this massive hit, Middlesbrough born singer James, who won The X Factor back in 2012, has also released a number of other songs over the last year, including the amazing 'Empty Space', which features Harry Potter actor Tom Felton in the video.
WATCH: James Arthur worked with Harry Potter actor Tom Felton
With The X Factor final set to take place on Saturday 1st December, we asked James backstage at Hits Radio Live what advice he'd give to this year's finalists. He told Sarah-Jane, although they are very 'cliché', you should 'be yourself' and 'follow your heart'. The singer also revealed he's still in contact with his X Factor buddy Jahméne Douglas.
Check out all of the best photos from Hits Radio Live 2018:
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Ellie Goulding backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
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Ellie Goulding backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
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James Hype backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
James Hype backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
James Hype backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
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Ellie Goulding backstage at Hits Radio Live - check out that engagement ring!
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James Hype performing at Hits Radio Live
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The Vamps chatting to Sarah-Jane Crawford backstage at Hits Radio Live
The Vamps backstage at Hits Radio Live
The Vamps backstage at Hits Radio Live
The Vamps backstage at Hits Radio Live
The Vamps backstage at Hits Radio Live
The Vamps with Sarah-Jane Crawford backstage at Hits Radio Live
Ellie Goulding performing at Hits Radio Live
Mabel chatting to Sarah-Jane Crawford backstage at Hits Radio Live
Mabel chatting to Sarah-Jane Crawford backstage at Hits Radio Live
Gemma Atkinson backstage at Hits Radio Live
Max George backstage at Hits Radio Live
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Former Emmerdale actress Sammy Winward backstage at Hits Radio Live
Hollyoaks actor Kieron Richardson backstage at Hits Radio Live
Former Hollyoaks actress Gemma Merna backstage at Hits Radio Live
Real Housewives of Cheshire star Hanna Miraftab backstage at Hits Radio Live
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Christine McGuinness backstage at Hits Radio Live
James Arthur backstage at Hits Radio Live
Ellie Goulding performing at Hits Radio Live
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Little Mix with Sarah-Jane Crawford at Hits Radio Live
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Ellie Goulding backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
Ellie Goulding backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
Ellie Goulding backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
Ellie Goulding backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
James Hype backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
James Hype backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
James Hype backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
James Hype backstage at Hits Radio Live with Sarah-Jane Crawford
James Hype and Sarah-Jane Crawford taking a selfie backstage at Hits Radio Live
Ellie Goulding backstage at Hits Radio Live - check out that engagement ring!
James Hype on the red carpet at Hits Radio Live
James Hype performing at Hits Radio Live
James Hype performing at Hits Radio Live
The Vamps backstage at Hits Radio Live
The Vamps chatting to Sarah-Jane Crawford backstage at Hits Radio Live
The Vamps backstage at Hits Radio Live
The Vamps backstage at Hits Radio Live
The Vamps backstage at Hits Radio Live
The Vamps backstage at Hits Radio Live
The Vamps with Sarah-Jane Crawford backstage at Hits Radio Live
Ellie Goulding performing at Hits Radio Live
Mabel chatting to Sarah-Jane Crawford backstage at Hits Radio Live
Mabel chatting to Sarah-Jane Crawford backstage at Hits Radio Live
Gemma Atkinson backstage at Hits Radio Live
Max George backstage at Hits Radio Live
Gethin Jones backstage at Hits Radio Live
Former Emmerdale actress Sammy Winward backstage at Hits Radio Live
Hollyoaks actor Kieron Richardson backstage at Hits Radio Live
Former Hollyoaks actress Gemma Merna backstage at Hits Radio Live
Real Housewives of Cheshire star Hanna Miraftab backstage at Hits Radio Live
Rak-Su backstage at Hits Radio Live
Christine McGuinness backstage at Hits Radio Live
James Arthur backstage at Hits Radio Live
Ellie Goulding performing at Hits Radio Live
Former Hollyoaks actress Sarah Jayne Dunn backstage at Hits Radio Live
Jazmine Franks backstage at Hits Radio Live
Sarah-Jane Crawford backstage at Hits Radio Live
Ellie Goulding performing at Hits Radio Live
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