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X Factor star Honey G looked unrecognisable as she shared a new snap following her latest triathlon.The 41-year-old, who soared to fame on the ITV talent show in 2016, took to Instagram to share a snap of herself after completing the Hertfordshire Triathlon at Stanborough Lakes, Welwyn Garden City. Honey G – real name Anna Gilford -, who has lost more than two stone recently due her love of exercise and mile-runs, updated her fans on Sunday. She penned: "I’m very proud of myself having now completed my 3rd Triathlon.

Lucy Spraggan became one of the most loved X Factor contestants of all time with her original song Beer Fear and she's kept a loyal fan base since her appearance on the contest in 2012. However, the singer, 30, is now barely recognisable from those X Factor days, amazing fans with her brand new look. She wowed fans when she took to TikTok to show off her impressive body transformation which has left her with rock hard abs and a toned physique.

Leona Lewis was seen in public for the first time since being forced to push back her tour Christmas With Love due to her pregnancy. The X Factor winner, 37, hit the gym on Tuesday in Los Angeles and could been seen caressing her growing baby bump. Leona is married to Dennis Jauch and the couple's baby, which is their first together, will arrive later this year.The singer was dressed in an all-black ensemble, opting for a cropped hoodie over her all black skin-tight activewear with a pair of practical black and white Nike running trainers.

Former X Factor finalist Scarlett Lee concerned fans as she revealed she was rushed to hospital with a mystery illness.The singer, who came runner-up in the 2018 series of the competitive ITV singing series, took to her Instagram Story earlier this week to share an image of herself hooked up to a drip as she sat in a blue hospital chair.The 24 year old added the timestamp of 3.11am, and she added a sad face emoji to the post that concerned her fans. Scarlett did not reveal what was wrong and has not spoken about her sudden visit to the hospital again. Scarlett initially appeared on The X Factor back in 2017 but did not make it through the first round.

Mary Byrne, also known as The X Factor’s ‘Tesco Mary’, has revealed how she “picked herself back up” after facing some downfalls after appearing on the show. Mary, 62, competed against the likes of One Direction on The X Factor, and came in fifth place in 2010. 12 years on, Mary said it’s been “a whirlwind of phenomenal excitement”, but that “there’s been downs as well”.

Frankie Cocozza, best-known for rising to fame on The X Factor, has claimed he was once paid £1,100 to kiss Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan.During an appearance on The James Smith Podcast, Frankie – who appeared on the ITV series in 2011 before being ejected from the competition – recalled a photo that was once taken of him and Holly sharing a kiss during a night out in London over a decade ago.Describing Holly, 29, as ‘lovely’, Frankie, 29, said that he was encouraged to reach out to her after she tweeted about him while he was on The X Factor, despite being unaware who she was other than the fact that she was on TV.While at a party, the singer recalled the reality star saying to him: ‘Frank, I’ve just been talking to my manager, and basically he’s willing to give you 1500 quid in cash if we can have a photo outside getting off with each other.’Frankie, who is currently the lead singer of pop-rock band the Telescreen, explained that he thought the amount sounded ‘mind-blowing’ at the time and so he agreed, with their exchange occurring after week one on the show.He said that when he went outside, a man turned up and said he could give him £1,100, promising the remaining £400 on a cheque, which the musician claimed later bounced.‘He’s literally standing behind this car door taking photos of us, and I’m just necking off with her against a wall in the middle of London,’ the musician recollected.The following day, Frankie appeared on The Xtra Factor, while his kiss with Holly had appeared on the front pages of the newspapers.‘It’s all over the papers.

Former X Factor contestant Frankie Cocozza made headlines when he appeared on the show in 2011 - first for his ‘bad boy’ image and then later for getting kicked off the show for discussing drugs. Frankie, now 29, was booted off the show over a decade ago after “breaking a golden rule” - with it later revealed that he’d boasted about using cocaine in front of producers. Ten years on, Frankie has admitted he still struggles with drug abuse, telling The James Smith podcast last week: “I'm a drug addict.

Janet Devlin has revealed she's nearly died more than once as she was "constantly drunk" following her time on The X Factor.The 27 year old joined the programme in 2011 at the young age of 16 and recently spoke out about what life was like at the height of her addiction in a Facebook Live with the Daily Star. "I wasn't able to turn up for work.

Simon Cowell has opened up about whether The X Factor could ever return. The ITV singing competition ran for 17 years and scouted musicians including Little Mix, One Direction, Olly Murs and Harry Styles, before it was cancelled last year. Simon, 62, told The Sun that if the show did ever return he would strip it “back to basics” and format the show similar to how it began in 2004.

Leona Lewis flashed her growing baby bump as she made a quick coffee run out and about in Los Angeles on Thursday.The 37 year old is expecting her first child with husband Dennis Jauch in the summer and was glowing as she stepped out for the casual outing. Leona looked effortlessly cool in a head-to-toe comfortable ensemble which consisted of a white cropped T-shirt revealing a hint of her growing bump, a pair of cream high waisted drawstring sweatpants and off white lace-up trainers.

Singer, and former Little Mix band member, Jesy Nelson has been making the most of the sunshine in California with her pals, posting a series of sun-soaked snaps to her Instagram page. Jesy, 30, oozed body confidence as she showed off her gym-honed body in a barely-there black two-piece bikini as she frolicked on the beach and topped up her tan.The snaps, which she posted to Instagram on Tuesday, was captioned “Malibu with my boos”, who included American songwriter Tally Bad. Jesy wore her long chocolate-brown locks in her natural curls which cascaded to her waist.

The X Factor star Rhydian Roberts, 39, and his signature peroxide blonde hair first blasted onto our screens back in 2007, when he auditioned for the ITV show in his final year of university. After winning over the nation with his flamboyant style and classical tones he went on to make the final of the cult talent show, but where is he now? Well, after enjoying success with his classical crossover albums, Rhydian released a new album ‘Waves’ in 2011 which took on a new pop sound.

Frankie Cocozza is a far cry from his hell and hair-raising days on The X Factor, living with his young family in Australia 11 years later.The 29-year-old’s impressively styled yet messy barnet became his calling card on the popular ITV show’s eighth series, which Little Mix ultimately won.Marrying his wife Bianca Murphy in 2018, and welcoming his namesake son in 2019, the family has now upped sticks to Sydney, Australia.The singer shared a recent selfie to his Instagram, staring into the camera and wearing a white shirt with a blue shacket over the top.However, the most striking thing about his appearance was the floppy-haired, slicked back do the rocker was sporting, transforming his look.Frankie’s followers were here for his transformation, with several telling him he was ‘looking good’.‘Young Frankie that I’ve been following for 10 years has grown into a man,’ one joked.Another commented: ‘Looking well Frankie boy!

X Factor star Frankie Cocozza looks worlds away from his days on the ITV competition show, and is now a father-of-one living in Australia with his wife Bianca Murphy. While fans of the singer will undoubtedly remember his signature bad boy look and choppy brunette layered locks, he's barely recognisable now. Instead rocking a more grown-up fashion vibe and neatly-trimmed tresses, Frankie's latest Instagram snaps were so different to his iconic look that fans couldn't believe their eyes.

Lauren Silverman is “constantly concerned” about her fiancé Simon Cowell as negative stories about The X Factor have come to light, a source claims. Simon, 62, was the boss of the hit ITV show that aired from 2004 up until 2019 – creating mega stars such as Leona Lewis, Little Mix and One Direction. But in recent weeks, it has been reported that contestants and judges didn’t receive appropriate care during their time on the series, with a former stylist saying there was a “dark misogyny” on the show.

When Ella Henderson entered The X Factor back in 2012, she was just 16. She may have only finished sixth, but her debut album flew to the top of the charts in 2014 and brought Ella fame and success. Now, nearly eight years later, the 26-year-old explains to OK! why she took a step back from the limelight and chose not to release another album until she’d experienced more of life.

Union J recently delighted fans by announcing the original four members are getting back together after a six-year hiatus. But Josh Cuthbert says their comeback wasn’t a simple decision, admitting he thought it could affect his mental health. “If you had told me two years ago there would be a Union J reunion and I’d be part of it, I would have thought that would make my mental health worse,” the 29 year old said.

Joe McElderry has confessed he went on The X Factor three years before winning the programme, but quit after feeling "overwhelmed".The now-30 year old explained that he was about 15 at the time that he had first auditioned for the show and made it to the bootcamp stage before deciding he wasn't "good enough" or "confident enough" to continue. Appearing on Steph's Packed Lunch on Monday 28 February to talk about his time on the ITV show 13 years after beating Stacey Solomon, 32, and Olly Murs, 37, he explained: "So I would've been about 15.

Alexandra Burke is positively glowing as she shows off her blossoming baby bump.Taking to Instagram, the singer joked that her bump had popped out after eating as she posed in black underwear with her partner, footballer Darren Randolph. “Ate and popped,” wrote Alexandra, who recently revealed her pregnancy, alongside the series of images.

Former X Factor star Jahmene looks almost unrecognisable a decade on from appearing on the reality show. Jahmene Douglas, now 31, appeared on the ITV show in 2012 and ended the series in second place behind winner James Arthur. When the singer appeared in the show a decade ago, where he was mentored by Pussycat Dolls' Nicole Scherzinger, he sported a clean shaven face and cropped hair.

Sad news broke last night that music pioneer Jamal Edwards has passed away.The young entrepreneur and SBTV founder - who was just 31 years old - is the son of English singer and Loose Women panellist Brenda Edwards.The TV personality made a statement about his sudden passing, and her fellow showbiz pals including Denise Welch have rallied round to support her. Jamal’s unexpected death has triggered an outpouring of tributes on social media, with comments from London rapper AJ Tracey and touching posts from distraught fans around the world. Here, we celebrate Jamal’s incredible mother-son bond, and how Brenda helped him on his path to stardom.