X FACTOR comeback king Jake Quickenden has told how becoming a dad made him a better person - as he was finally forced to grow up.
The 33-year-old admits he was selfish and obsessed with fame before his adorable son Leo was born last year. Now, the talented performer says everything he does is for his family as he embarks on a UK tour of Footloose The Musical. "I used to be selfish", Jake tells The Sun. "I was all for the followers and the fame and all that b******s. "But when you have a baby, you realise they're not the ones who are there on a rainy day when you're struggling with mental health or anxiety. "I do have a nice following, but you have to take a step back and think - 'why am I doing this?' "For one, I love performing and two I have a family to support.
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