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X Factor star looks unrecognisable after competing on the show aged 18 alongside One Direction - can YOU guess who it is?


Now, at 33-years-old, he has continued a career in music and regularly posts singing videos, covers, and updates on Instagram to his 19,000 followers.

He also swapped his quiff for a floppy, long hairstyle and has upgraded his wardrobe to include more retro fashion such as an oversized denim jacket and an assortment of colourful beanies. The star admitted then when he played in Musicology, they would sometimes perform to tiny audiences, and no matter how small the crowd, it always helped him improve. However, despite his distaste for musical talent shows, Elton appered on The X Factor back in 2013 to perform a duet with judge Gary Barlow.

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