Joe McElderry looks completely unrecognisable from X Factor days in new TV appearance

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X Factor winner Joe McElderry looked totally different from his days on the ITV singing competition as he appeared on Steph’s Packed Lunch this Monday (February 28).The crooner is best known for his rise to success back in 2009, beating Stacey Solomon and Olly Murs to the X Factor crown.Now 30, the singer has totally revamped his image - though he doesn’t shy away from the leather jackets of his ITV days.Appearing on the Channel 4 show to chat to host Steph McGovern on Monday, Joe opted for a grey shirt worn open at the collar under his trademark leather jacket, baring a triangle of hunky flesh for the camera.Joe wore his brunette hair slicked back with gel for his chat show appearance, and was full of smiles as he splurged some X Factor secrets for eager fans.And there might be a reason behind his incredible transformation - as his 2022 tour is based on the music of one of his idols, George Michael.The star definitely had the look of the Wham!

singer with a hint of designer stubble and his hair eased into gentle waves.His Freedom tour sees Joe head off around the country with a string of George Michael’s hits - after duetting with him during his X Factor stint back in the day.The pair belted out Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me together, blowing the crowd away and catapulting Joe to the win.Fans of Steph’s Packed Lunch were loving Joe’s appearance, as one tweeted: "Wow Joe McElderry still has an amazing voice!""Joe McElderry amazing voice and great to honour #GeorgeMichael!" someone else said.As another couldn’t help telling Steph: "I am enjoying watching your show and watching Joe McElderry!"The star has been praised for his body transformations in the past - after being fat shamed after an appearance on Lorraine back.