BOWING out of a reality show early is seen as a devastating blow by most contestants, but sometimes being a runner-up has proved a blessing in disguise.
The likes of Jennifer Hudson, One Direction, Alison Hammond and Abbey Clancy have gone on to become far more successful than the winners of their respective shows.
And they’ve earned themselves a lot more money to boot. Here we take a look at the stars who failed to bag the top prize on The X Factor, Big Brother, Love Island and American Idol - but went on to have winning careers.
Alison Hammond Alison Hammond, 47, is now a much-loved presenter famed for her turns on This Morning with Dermot O’Leary, and her bubbly celebrity interviews.
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