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X Factor star has barely aged a day 17 years after winning show as he teases return to music
The star was dropped from Simon Cowell's label Syco shortly after the show
THIS X Factor star has barely aged a day after he won the ITV show 17 years ago.
This pop star took to the stage in a bid to impress Simon Cowell and his fellow judging panel nearly two decades ago.
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The former talent show competitor continues to produce music but lives a much quieter life now.
But have you guessed who he is yet?
It's none other than series four winner Leon Jackson, 35.
Leon keeps his fans updated with a string of snaps documenting his life away from the cameras.
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The star shared dapper looking snap of him in a black suit and bowtie in January.
He also posted pictures of his travels across American and his recent trip to California.
Leon looked very different with a bushy beard and in another photo he showcased his new ripped physique while playing rugby.
The star is still working on his music and earlier this year teased that new tracks would be released this year, writing: "More in 24."
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Leon was just 20-years-old when he took part in the popular show.
He was mentored by Dannii Minogue and managed to impress the judges and British public every week with his insane talent.
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The singer got all the way to the final and beat Rhydian Roberts, who was also in the boys category.
His winner's single When You Believe placed at number one in the UK charts and sold a whopping 400,000 copies.
His next single Don't Call This Love, from his album Right Now peaked in the top three in the charts.
But his next to singles Creative and Stargazing were not as successful and he was later dropped from Simon Cowell's label Syco.
He then decided to switch things up and went for a more acoustic sound.
The star played a number of small festivals and gigs around the UK and also helped The Voice's Vince Kidd write his song Sick Love in 2016.
The same year Leon decided to move to Los Angeles, where he was writing and recording his new album, but he is yet to announce when it was be released.
Over the past few years Leon has kept himself to himself.
The star is a proud of Scottish charity Children's Hospice Association Scotland.
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He shared his support back in 2019 on Instagram as he told fans: "Today is the last day of my fundraiser for Glasgow Children’s Hospital.
"If inclined to make a contribution, you can find the link in my bio, it would go a long way in helping some disadvantaged young people."
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