Everyone loves a makeover, but it seems that going on The X Factor magnifies that instinct x100. Just inspect these 11 male finalists from the show - and see how much they've changed since the days of desperately singing for Simon Cowell's (and the nation's) approval.
1. RYLAN CLARK
Rylan Clark is now Rylan Clark-Neal, and the beautifully bronzed presenter of Celebrity Big Brother's Bit On The Side and The Xtra Factor. But in 2012, before he got glow-in-the-dark teeth, he was a bubbly blonde with a penchant for Des'ree.
2. RAY QUINN
Ray Quinn seriously beefed up for his role in, erm, Judy: The Judy Garland Songbook.
3. LEON JACKSON
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The only winner in our list, Leon Jackson went from nervously sporting sweater vests to, well, being really bloody ripped. We didn't see this one coming.
4. AIDEN GRIMSHAW
Aiden's image was pretty clean-cut during his first audition, but these days he can be found on Instagram smoking and eating really massive burgers. Living the dream.
5. CHRISTOPHER MALONEY
Poor Chris Maloney was so affected by his X Factor trolling, he spent £60,000 on plastic surgery. Now he looks just like that Chris Maloney fella.
6. JAHMÉNE DOUGLAS
Kim Kardashian should watch out, 'cause Jahméne's pretty much nailing the whole selfie thing. Not to mention the whole Kardashian look, actually.
7. CRAIG COLTON
Gary Barlow's series 8 finalist Craig Colton's gone and grown a beard and quiffed his hair since he was on the show. Who said fame doesn't change you?
8. FRANKIE COCOZZA
Yep, Frankie Cocozza's still showing off his bum. But he has (slightly) changed his hairstyle in the five years since he was kicked off the show - these days he's rocking more of a Harry Styles look.
9. RHYDIAN ROBERTS
It's been almost a decade since Rhydian was robbed of the winner's spot by Leon Jackson, and he seems to have been venting his frustration with lots of hours on the sunbed and in the gym.
10. PAUL AKISTER
Paul Akister wouldn't be spurned by Louis Walsh for long, and returned to The X Factor for another shot in 2014 with a new look to match.
11. EOGHAN QUIGG
Eoghan was only 16 years old when Simon Cowell mentored him all the way to the X Factor final in 2008. Eight years on, he has tattoos! And isn't a blonde anymore!
Matt Terry, over to you...
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