The X Factor star Eoghan Quigg looks SO different 13 years after appearing on the show
He’s embracing family life
Last updated 27th Oct 2021
Yes, we all know everyone gets older and obviously, 16-year-olds grow up, but we can’t quite believe how different The X Factor singer Eoghan looks like 13 years after appearing on the show in 2008.
He starred on the show alongside some huge names including JLS, Alexandra Burke and Diana Vickers, and made it to the semi-finals. Eoghan and Diana famously had a relationship whilst they were on the show.
Eoghan, who is currently 29, is worlds away from his baby-faced The X Factor days as he’s now become a dad to daughter Emmy Belle Quigg, who is six-months-old.
The former singer welcomed his first child with girlfriend Amy Campbell in April and regularly updates his followers on Instagram with extremely cute snaps.
The most recent snap, an adorable picture of Eoghan and Emmy enjoying a cuddle, caused the internet to go crazy, as they couldn’t believe what Eoghan looked like, with a load of tattoos and a huge beard.
On fan tweeted: 'Eoghan Quigg has a child christ I'm old!'
Eoghan also shared a snap of himself and Amy enjoying a date night with the caption: ‘Mammy and Daddy’s first night out together since our beautiful girl was born..❤️.’
The new parents currently live in Derry, Nothern Ireland, as well as her two other children from a previous relationship.
In an interview with The Belfast Telegraph, Eoghan said of becoming a dad: "We are both delighted, absolutely over the moon.
"In a very strange and tough year, it’s fantastic news and has definitely turned 2020 into a very memorable year for us – in a good way."
Check out The X Factor winners' singles:
2004: Steve Brookstein - 'Against All Odds' (Over 25s)
Steve Brookstein's winning single debuted at Number 2 in the UK charts behind Band Aid 20's 'Do They Know It's Christmas', the following week it went to Number 1.
2005: Shayne Ward - 'That's My Goal' (16–24s)
Shayne Ward was the second winner of the competition and released an original song - whereas most winners released the covers. 'That's My Goal' became the fastest-selling song of 2005!
2006: Leona Lewis - 'A Moment Like This' (16–24s)
According to reports, 1 million copies of the single were pre-ordered by stores and it was downloaded 50,000 times within 30 minutes of being available online! It reached Number 1 in both the UK singles and download charts.
2007: Leon Jackson - 'When You Believe' (Boys)
The single was another successful winners' single getting to Number 1 in the UK and becoming a Christmas Number 1.
2008: Alexandra Burke - 'Hallelujah' (Girls)
Alexandra's 'Hallelujah' became a Christmas Number 1 for the fifth X Factor winner.
2009: Joe McElderry - 'The Climb' (Boys)
After winning the competition, Joe McElderry's version of 'The Climb' went to Number 1 in the UK. The song was a cover of the Miley Cyrus song which was also released in the same year and featured in Hannah Montana: The Movie.
2010: Matt Cardle - 'When We Collide' (Boys)
Matt Cardle won the seventh series of The X Factor and released his cover of 'When We Collide' (original title - 'Many of Horror'). The song reached Number 1 in the UK and became the second bestselling single of 2010.
2011: Little Mix - 'Cannonball' (Groups)
They might be releasing Number 1 songs here, there and everywhere, but back in 2011 Little Mix won The X Factor and released 'Cannonball'. Unlike past winner's singles, the song wasn't released during the week of the popular Christmas Number 1 battle. The song debuted at Number 1 becoming the fastest-selling single of the year.
2012: James Arthur - 'Impossible' (Boys)
James Arthur's cover of 'Impossible' was released immediately after he won the ninth series of The X Factor. The single became the fastest-selling winning single from The X Factor!
2013: Sam Bailey - 'Skyscraper' (Over 25s)
'Skyscraper', originally sung by Demi Lovato was released by 2013's X Factor winner, Sam Bailey. The song became a Christmas Number 1 with all proceeds from the single going to Great Ormond Street Hospital and Together for Short Lives.
2014: Ben Haenow - 'Something I Need' (Over 25s)
Once again The X Factor winner hit the top spot for Christmas in 2014.
2015: Louisa Johnson - 'Forever Young' (Girls)
Louisa Johnson released her version of 'Forever Young' however, unlike many of the previous winners' singles it didn't make the top spot, only reaching Number 9 in the UK.
2016: Matt Terry - 'When Christmas Comes Around' (Boys)
Written by none-other than Ed Sheeran and Amy Wadge, 'When Christmas Comes Around' was The X Factor's second ever original song to be released as the winner's single. It debuted at Number 3 in the UK.
2017: Rak-Su - 'Dimelo' (Groups)
'Dimelo' was yet another original single to be released as an X Factor winners' single. It reached Number 2 in the UK, being kept off the top spot by Ed Sheeran's 'Perfect'.
2018: Dalton Harris featuring James Arthur - 'The Power of Love'
Eoghan took a break away from the spotlight after appearing on The X Factor and went to university to finish his studies.
He appeared on This Morning in 2016 and spoke about his return to performing, where he revealed he loves playing 'acoustic stuff'.
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