X Factor winner looks unrecognisable – but can YOU guess who it is?

Former X Factor winner looks unrecognisable after quitting fame – but can YOU guess who it is?

This former X Factor star looks unrecognisable seven years on from winning the ITV show.

The singer, now 29, shot to fame in 2016 when he beat Saara Aalto to be crowned in the competition.

He since has quit fame and now works singing on a cruise ship seven years after becoming a huge star on the TV talent show. 

Last month he took to the stage on the P&O Iona Cruise where he showed off his musical talent. 

But can YOU guess who it is?

Who’s that? This former X Factor star looks unrecognisable seven years on from winning the ITV show

That’s right it’s Matt Terry!

Fans of the X Factor will remember him from when he auditioned for the ITV show with a cover of Ben E. King’s Stand By Me and managed to get four yeses from the judges.

He went on to win with his mentor and judge at the time Nicole Scherzinger. 

He landed a record deal with Sony label RCA after his win but was dropped by them just two years later.

He now has a new career working on cruises where he performed at The Limelight Club on board the Iona ship.

A passenger who saw him then said on social media: ‘We had Matt Terry performing, and if you don’t know him, he was the winner of X Factor in 2016. 

‘His voice is absolutely incredible, and I would definitely recommend seeing him if he is on your cruise.’ 

Another said on Instagram: ‘Saw you perform on Britannia last week. You were brilliant!’

That’s right it’s Matt Terry! The singer, now 29, shot to fame in 2016 when he beat Saara Aalto to be crowned in the competition

Busy: He since has quit fame and now works singing on a cruise ship seven years after becoming a huge star on the TV show

Oh no: He landed a record deal with Sony label RCA after his win but was dropped by them just two years later

Huge success: He went on to win with his mentor and judge at the time Nicole Scherzinger (pictured together)

Matt has been keeping fans up-to-date with his career moves on his Instagram.

He recently teamed up with a pianist to perform Beyoncé’s Cuff It which his fans were loving in the comments. 

After his win Matt released his debut single, When Christmas Comes Around which peaked at number three on the UK singles charts.

2017 saw Matt release his first single from his debut album, Sucker For You.

After being dropped from RCA Records he tried his hand in the world of acting.

He featured as Alex the lion in the UK musical Madagascar and landed a part in the production of Dr Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas Musical! as Young Max.

He also took on the role of Stacee Jaxx and joins the cast of the touring show Rock of Ages last year.

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