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Lovable rogue

Can you guess who this X Factor star is eight years ago before finding fame as a pop hearthrob

The cheeky pop star regularly made viewers' hearts skip a beat

HE'S carved a super successful music career for himself since finishing second on the sixth series of the X Factor back in 2009.

And the performer, 32, who first wowed Simon Cowell with his rendition of Stevie Wonder's Superstition, treated his fans to a couple of throwback snaps on Thursday.

 He has carved a super successful music career for himself since finishing second on the sixth series of the X Factor back in 2009
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He has carved a super successful music career for himself since finishing second on the sixth series of the X Factor back in 2009Credit: Instagram

In one image he can be seen channelling his inner cowboy, having a blast on a night out in a checked yellow and black shirt which he wore open to expose his bare torso.

He loosely tied a black scarf around his neck and pointed towards the camera as he danced.

The singer captioned his picture: "Looks like I had a mad one 8 years ago 🙈😂"

 In another shot, he enjoys a beverage with his friend Lorenzo, going to cheek to cheek with his friends as he gives a sultry stare.
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In another shot, he enjoys a beverage with his friend Lorenzo, going to cheek to cheek with his friends as he gives a sultry stare.Credit: Instagram

In another shot, he enjoys a beverage with his friend Lorenzo, going to cheek to cheek with his friends as he gives a sultry stare.

Of course, the man in question is none other than Olly Murs.

Despite losing out on the X Factor crown to Joe McElderry, Olly has gone on to have hits such as Troublemaker, Heart Skips A Beat and Dance With Me Tonight.

 Despite losing out on the X Factor crown to Joe McElderry, Olly has gone on to have hits such as Troublemaker, Heart Skips A Beat and Dance With Me Tonight
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Despite losing out on the X Factor crown to Joe McElderry, Olly has gone on to have hits such as Troublemaker, Heart Skips A Beat and Dance With Me TonightCredit: Getty Images - WireImage

Just weeks ago Olly told The Sun Online he was still heartbreaking following the split from his ex-girlfriend Francesca Thomas in 2015.

He said: “It’s really tough going through a break up you know, we’ve all been through break ups right?

“It’s not nice to have a broken heart, mine’s still broken.”


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