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Remember X Factor’s Eoghan? Diana Vickers’ ex is all grown up eight years after the show

The 23-year-old has blossomed into a heartthrob as he prepares to make a musical comeback

IRISH charmer Eoghan Quigg appeared on the X Factor in 2008.

After leaving the show in the semi-finals, he disappeared from the public eye. But recently he surfaced on This Morning - looking VERY different.

 Eoghan's swapped the baby face and blond hair for a tougher, tattooed look
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Eoghan's swapped the baby face and blond hair for a tougher, tattooed lookCredit: Rex Features

After the show ended he swapped the stage in favour of heading back to school and "the whole university thing".

He's clearly also been making time to hit the gym and tattoo parlour as his new look shows.

 A bit of a contrast to his style on the show
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A bit of a contrast to his style on the showCredit: Rex Features

Eoghan explained he's enjoyed returning to gigging, and loves playing "acoustic stuff".

He seemed happy to chat about his X Factor experiences too - including the other contestants on the show.

The judges fell for young Eoghan's Irish charms at his audition, with judge Louis Walsh saying he had "star quality."

Simon Cowell added: "Whatever it is, you've got it."

Eoghan certainly had some memorable moments on the show - including his romance with fellow contestant Diana Vickers.

However, his page shows snaps of him happily coupled up with his current girlfriend Amy Campbell.

Guess we'll have to leave this pairing in 2008 then...

Sadly Eoghan didn't make it to the final, and his 2009 debut (and only) album was as one of the worst albums ever recorded.

Better luck next time!

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