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    Olly Murs' Amazing Journey: From X Factor Hopeful To XF Host!

    See just how MUCH the #CapitalSTB 2015 star has changed over the years, from his time on the X Factor to playing on that Wembley Stadium stage.

    1. Olly Murs Performs In 2009

      1. Back where it all started in 2009 when Olly was everyone's FAVE X Factor star of the moment

      He may not have won, but Mr. Murs was the star EVERYONE wanted more from. Luckily, that worked out quite nicely for our Olls! Picture: Getty

    2. Olly Murs On X Factor Live Tour 2010

      2. And 2010 was where the #MursArmy's OBSESSION with Olly's tight trousers started

      See his outfit on The X Factor Live Tour for reference. Shiny and VERY fitted.

    3. Olly Murs Signing Session 2010

      3. It may have been five years ago, but Olly STILL loved his trilby hats back in 2010

      Here he is at a signing session for first single 'Please Don't Let Me Go'. Can you BELIEVE it's been so long? Picture: Getty

    4. olly murs twitter

      4. Our Olly's not ALWAYS been so sharp in the fashion department. Only joking...

      This was his geek-chic outfit from the video from his first album single 'Busy'. Pic: Twitter

    5. Olly Murs

      5. Poor Olly's been objectified over the years...though we reckon he was LAPPING up the attention!

      Remember when Olly got naked on stage at G-A-Y in London? Yeah, we thought you might!

    6. Olly Murs

      6. Ever since Capital listeners fell in love with him he's been a mainstay at the Jingle Bell Balls

      Check him out ROCKING that O2 Arena stage in London back in 2010.

    7. Olly Murs Caroline Flack X Factor Auditions 2011

      7. Olly was SO happy to be back on the Xtra Factor in 2011... as a co-host!

      We have NO idea how Olly's fitted in recording albums, touring the country AND hosting a TV show. Picture: Getty

    8. Olly Murs Cosmo Ultimate Women Of The Year Awards

      8. Mr. Murs has learned how to SERIOUSLY rock a suit when needs must!

      Here's the 'Troublemaker' at the Cosmopolitan Ultimate Woman Of The Year Awards back in 2011. Sharp as a tack, Olly! Picture: Getty

    9. Olly Murs Brit Awards 2012

      9. We all LOVE Olly's moves... and he's been rocking them happily for the past five years!

      Those fast feet served him well on stage at the BRIT Awards 2012. Picture: Getty

    10. Olly Murs Anchorman 2 Premiere 2013

      10. We'll NEVER forget seeing Olly dressed as Anchorman 2's Ron Burgundy in 2013

      He's KINDA a big deal, you know. Picture: Getty

    11. Olly Murs Spain TV Performance 2013

      11. He's been able to travel the world several times over since his early X Factor days

      In 2013, Olly was pictured on stage in Spain performing for one of their most popular TV shows. Picture: Getty

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      12. Along the way, Olly's made sure NEVER to take himself too seriously

      See this Santa Claus onesie for reference. Picture: Twitter

    13. Olly Mutrs live on tour

      13. He's had five years of putting on truly INCREDIBLE live shows on his many tours

      And always comes dressed for the occasion. Natch.

    14. Olly Murs And Paul Rudd

      14. He's got to meet some amazing stars over the years

      Yep, that's Olly with Ant-Man star Paul Rudd.

    15. Olly Murs And Mila Kunis

      15. Like, a LOT of incredible showbiz stars...

      We're pretty sure Olly will ALWAYS remember getting to hang out with Mila Kunis

    16. Olly Murs And Dame Judi Dench

      16. Although this one MAY just take the biscuit. Pretty #Dench, eh?

      Olly Murs and Judi Dench. 'Nuff said.

    17. Olly Murs falling over on stage

      17. Of course there's been some ups and, *ahem*, downs along the way...

      #CaughtOnFilm.

    18. Olly Murs Twitter

      18. ...And a little bit of TMI from Mr. Murs - who ALWAYS likes to share with his fans!

      Robbie was NOT too impressed with this one. Credit: Twitter

    19. Olly Murs And Harry Styles Band Aid 30

      19. Getting to record as part of Band Aid 30 in late 2014 was a TRUE highlight

      And it didn't hurt that his One Direction buddies were also there! Picture: Facebook

    20. Olly Murs GQ Awards 2014

      20. Olly's style has clearly evolved over the years... see his GQ Awards 2014 suit for reference!

      The phrase "suited and booted" doesn't even cover it. Picture: Getty

    21. Olly Murs & Demi Lovato Instagram

      21. 2015 arrived and brought with it a PHENOMENAL duet with Demi Lovato

      It's clear Olly's still LOVING every minute of his rise to fame.

    22. Olly Murs Summer Shirt

      22. It's a BIG thumbs up from us, Olly!

      And many more AMAZING years of music-making to come! Picture: Instagram

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