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Looking radiant depite her recent health woes, a sparkling Delta Goodrem was crowned Australia's new Princess of Pop
at last week's 17th Annual ARIA Music Awards. Picking up an amazing seven gongs, Delta was in high spirits all night.
Speaking backstage the Neighbours star who turns 19 next week confirmed she was putting all commitments on hold in order
to concentrate on getting better. " I see everyone performing and I can't wait to get back out there ", she said, " but I
have to look after my health ".
In a croaky voice Delta told reporters halfway through the ceremony that she wouldn't be attending the after-party. "
I have to say it's still early nights for me. I'm getting tired now ". There had been speculation in the lead-up to the ceremony
that Delta wouldn't attend but she made a huge effort to front up for the night - the most exciting of her career so far.
The singer was flanked by her mother Lea, father Denis and brother Trent. Acknowledging their support, Delta said their
love meant everything to her. The loudest cheers of the night were reserved for Delta, who drew gasps for her stunning Lisa
Ho dress and sexy short blonde hair.
The singer said she'd been overwhelmed by the support she'd received since she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in
July. " There's been a huge outpouring of love for me from my family and everyone else ", she said.
" I look out to people for my inspiration and I have the best fans in the world ". Delta was overcome when ex- Savage
Garden singer Darren Hayes sang a moving version of her hit Lost Without You. With tears in her eyes she later confided she'd
" lost it " when Darren sang.
" I was doing so well until he came on ", she said. Over the course of the night Delta chatted to friends and supporters
including Cosima De Vito who had performed one of Delta's songs on Idol.
Delta said the recognition of her work meant a lot to her. " It's been a very interesting journey. I've been thinking
for a while that the ARIAS were the light at the end of the tunnel. It's so good to be here ".
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