X Factor's Frankie Cocozza unrecognisable as he goes topless by the beach

08 September 2023 , 15:55

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The X Factor's Frankie Cocozza looks unrecognizable in Australia with four-year-old son

Frankie Cocozza has fans of The X Factor stunned with his dramatic transformation since appearing on the ITV reality show in 2011.

The singer rose to fame on its eighth series at the age of 18, after impressing judges Louis Walsh, Kelly Rowland, Tulisa, and Gary Barlow at the live auditions with his edgy vocals and hilarious personality.

Frankie, who was a student at the time, chose to perform Valerie by Amy Winehouse, shortly after confessing he'd only entered the competition to 'get girls'. He also revealed he'd had the names of seven girls tattooed on his backside, much to the surprise of N-Dubz singer Tulisa.

Frankie made it through to the live shows but was infamously evicted from the competition in week 8 after breaking its rules. It was rumoured that the cheeky teen went too far with the partying behind-the-scenes, and he later acknowledged his life had "gotten out of control" during filming.

Frankie rose to fame on The X Factor in 2011

He was axed from the show, however, for breaking competition rules

Frankie, who still works as a musician, now lives in Sydney, Australia with his four-year-old son, who is also named Frankie. The 30-year-old shares the adorable tot with his wife, Bianca, whom he married in 2018 after first meeting on Celebs Go Dating.

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In his latest Instagram photo, the former Celebrity Big Brother star can be seen leaning on the ledge of a balcony next to his miniature self. His chiselled chest, complete with an array of tattoos, are fully on display, and he's wearing nothing but white shorts and a neck chain. "Big mush, little mush," he captioned the post.

Frankie is unrecognizable from his X Factor days

Frankie with his son

Fans of Frankie were quick to compliment his physique, with many taking to the comment section below to remark on his sculpted torso. "He's stacked," one person said, while another wrote, "DNA, at its best."

Last year, the Brighton native admitted that he still has an issue with drugs. "Simple as that. I just am. I love cocaine. I'm sorry, I do," he said during an appearance on the James Smith Podcast. "I know that if money hadn't run out, I'd still be snorting gear. It's a fact."

Emma Dooney