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Former X Factor winner looks unrecognisable as they take starring role in theatre show following huge career move
An X factor star who won the show as a teenager looked unrecognisable as he took the stage in his new theatre performance this week.
Joe McElderry, 33, won the singing show aged just 18 in 2009 - beating off stiff competition from the likes of Stacey Solomon, Olly Murs, Rachel Adedeji and Jedward. Dancing and singing across the stage at Manchester's Opera House, Joe put on an energetic performance as he showcased his muscly physique as he went shirtless while wearing a silver gladiator costume. The performer won the singing show aged just 18 in 2009 - beating off stiff competition from the likes of Stacey Solomon , Olly Murs , Rachel Adedeji and Jedward (pictured)
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