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Tiffany Wallis

Eoghan Quigg looks unrecognisable 11 years after his X Factor debut as he becomes hunky footballer

Northern Irish lad Eoghan Quigg was first introduced to our screens on The X Factor in 2008.

11 years on, the sweet teenager has transformed into a hunky sportsman with a lavish lifestyle away from the spotlight.

Eoghan was only 16-years-old when he came third on ITV's singing competition behind Alexandra Burke and JLS.

Instead of his blonde highlights and spiky hairdo, the blast from the past now rocks a charming brunette hairstyle and dapper look.

The blast from the past has now transformed into a hunky sportsman (Instagram)
The sweet teenager became famous for his blonde highlights and spiky hairdo (Rex)

The former X Factor child star regularly unveils his dramatic transformation and tattooed sleeves on his Instagram account; where he shares share sweet snaps of his loved-up life with long-term girlfriend Amy Campbell .

Eoghan and the stunning blonde recently purchased a stunning home together.  

Everyone will remember Eoghan's adorable X Factor audition, where he performed his rendition of Eric Clapton's Tears in Heaven for Simon Cowell , Louis Walsh, Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue.

After his X Factor success , Quigg was due to be signed by Simon Cowell, but was instead signed to record label RCA.

The hunk is now loved-up with long-term girlfriend Amy Campbell (Instagram)

Since then he released an album in 2009, and competed in the Irish national selection for the chance to represent Ireland in at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2014.

After failing to represent Ireland and finishing second, Eoghan turned his attention to football and joined Coagh United FC in 2015 before moving to Portstewart FC.

The professional football star hasn't given up on fame completely as he started radio presenting in 2017 and has been hosting showbiz news for Irish stations Q Radio ever since.

Eoghan is now part of popular Irish wedding band The Housem8s (Eoghan is now part of popular Irish wedding band The Housem8s)

Revealing the greatest thing about his radio gig, Eoghan recently said: "The best thing for me is that no two shows are the same, there's always something different which keeps it fresh and that’s what I love.

"I also enjoy the banter with Q Radio listeners."

Eoghan is still available for music bookings and he regularly performs accoustic gigs for his loyal fans. The star is even part of a popular Irish wedding band, The Housem8s.

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