Stevie Ritchie shares picture of him wearing LIPSTICK… and claims it was when he was a wrestler dubbed ‘Sexy Steve’
The former X Factor star is almost unrecognisable
FORMER X Factor star Stevi Ritchie looked almost unrecognisable as he shared a snap of himself as 'Sexy Steve'.
The singer, who found fame on the ITV reality show, can be seen wearing lipstick and tiny red shorts in the throwback picture.
And his fans were quick to compare him to a member of "the village people" as he posed in a leather cap and matching jacket over a bare chest.
Stevi, 35, explained: "Back 10 years ago I was training to be a wrestler I was called 'sexy steve' I thought I share this amazing pic with you #happythursdays"
Never one to hide his light under a bushel, X Factor fans will remember Stevi for his outlandish performances on the singing competition.
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One night saw him straddle a giant rocket as it flew above the stage.
Stevi is currently dating fellow singer Chloe-Jasmine Whichello, who he met while they were both contestants on The X Factor.
The pair were recently forced to deny their relationship was a 'showmance' after cancelling their wedding.
On her parents' disapproval on Stevi, Chloe, 25, explained during an appearance on This Morning: "They have said you need a house, you need to be living together or it could be viewed as a bit of a publicity stunt.
"Even my mother’s friends have asked if our relationship is fake."
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