Joe McElderry looks worlds away from his teenage X Factor heyday as he announces new career move.
The singer, 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.
And now 15 years later, Joe looks unrecognisable on social media with curly hair and less of a baby face.
Last month, Joe announced he has started the That’s Ridiculous podcast alongside his grandma Hilda.
In footage shared to Instagram, Joe is seen chatting away with his relative in their bid to storm the podcast charts.
Joe McElderry looks worlds away from his teenage X Factor heyday as he announces new career move
Joe now looks worlds away from the baby-faced teenager who won the competition with his rendition of Miley Cyrus’ The Climb (pictured in 2010)
Joe often still shares updates of his life on social media for fans – uploading pictures and videos from his concerts and acting gigs.
Joe starred on X Factor when he was just 18 years old back in 2009, beating Stacey and Olly to the crown.
Joe now looks worlds away from the baby-faced teenager who won the competition with his rendition of Miley Cyrus’ The Climb.
The singer has worked hard to lose weight after he sported a fuller frame during an appearance on ITV daytime show, Lorraine, in 2015.
Two years later, however, he had an athletic physique as he took to the stage shirtless during his performance of Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat.
The singer trained with former Miss Universe finalist Caroline Dixon and following a strict diet.
Previously speaking in an interview with Fabulous magazine, he said: ‘Most of the stuff we do is killer, but in a weird way I really enjoy it.
Last month, Joe announced he has started the That’s Ridiculous podcast alongside his grandma Hilda
In footage shared to Instagram, Joe is seen chatting away with his relative in their bid to storm the podcast charts
‘I’m a really active person and I’ve done lots of charity bike rides.
‘It’s a massive part of my life and I think it’s a necessary part of my life for stamina when I’m on stage.’
Joe also reminisced about his time on the show which catapulted him to fame.
He said: ‘Every time I see that clip, I feel so old, I look so young on there!’, he said.
Joe’s debut single – a cover of Miley Cyrus’ The Climb – rose to number one in the UK charts immediately after his X Factor triumph.
The talent show star boasts a discography of five albums, which all made the top 20.
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