Former X Factor star Frankie Cocozza has undergone a remarkable transformation fourteen years after his dramatic exit from the hit ITV show, now living a completely different life in Australia.
From X Factor Wild Child to Settled Family Man
Frankie Cocozza first burst onto our screens as an 18-year-old teenager auditioning for The X Factor, instantly catching judge Gary Barlow's attention and earning a spot in the live rounds. The young contestant quickly became known for his chaotic personality, super-tight jeans, and long shaggy hair that defined his rebellious image.
His time on the show was anything but ordinary - Frankie famously revealed he had seven former girlfriends' names tattooed on his bottom, shocking judge Tulisa Contostavlos. He later admitted he'd only auditioned to "get girls" and performed Amy Winehouse's "Valerie" during his stint on the programme.
Dramatic Exit and Life After Reality TV
The 18-year-old's X Factor journey came to an abrupt end when he was removed from the competition for rule violations, with Frankie later confessing his lifestyle had spiralled "out of control" during the show. However, this didn't mark the end of his reality TV career.
In 2012, Frankie became runner-up on Celebrity Big Brother behind winner Denise Welch, proving his popularity with viewers despite his controversial departure from The X Factor. Though he hasn't appeared on UK television for years, the now 32-year-old remains involved in music when his parenting duties allow.
A New Life Down Under
Frankie has completely transformed his life since those wild teenage years, having left his hell-raising antics behind him. He's now a devoted father to his young son, also named Frankie, whom he shares with ex-wife Bianca Murphy.
The couple met on Celebs Go Dating and married in Brighton in 2018, though they separated four years later. Frankie has since found romance again with a woman named Emma, who frequently appears in his social media posts showcasing their life in Australia.
Frankie's physical transformation has left fans stunned, with many struggling to recognise the former reality star. He now sports a sharply refined hairstyle instead of his trademark curly locks and showcases an impressively sculpted physique alongside his extensive tattoo collection on social media.
Followers have been quick to comment on his changed appearance, with one remarking: "Bloody hell I thought you were Robbie Williams!" while another noted the similarity to the former Take That frontman. Other fans have begged him to return to music, commenting: "Frankie start singing again please mate" about his singles including "Catastrophic Casanova" and "She's Got a Motorcycle."
The star's journey from X Factor rebel to settled family man in Australia demonstrates just how much can change in fourteen years, proving that reality TV personas don't always reflect who people become in adulthood.
