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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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!
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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14. He's got to meet some amazing stars over the years
Yep, that's Olly with Ant-Man star Paul Rudd.
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15. Like, a LOT of incredible showbiz stars...
We're pretty sure Olly will ALWAYS remember getting to hang out with Mila Kunis
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16. Although this one MAY just take the biscuit. Pretty #Dench, eh?
Olly Murs and Judi Dench. 'Nuff said.
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17. Of course there's been some ups and, *ahem*, downs along the way...
#CaughtOnFilm.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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22. It's a BIG thumbs up from us, Olly!
And many more AMAZING years of music-making to come! Picture: Instagram
