James Arthur review – X Factor come-back kid shyly steps into arena spotlight

Wembley Arena, London
Arthur’s superfans are out in force as the once-errant singer returns with all the big-gig trappings – and plenty of ballads – on his first arena tourSuccessful second acts in talent-show stardom are so rare that James Arthur is not only lucky, but also a gangly beam of encouragement to other pop acts who have done foolish things and run out of career road. Approaching the end of his first arena tour, buoyant on the enthusiasm of his Jarmy – the supe