14 years later, the X Factor heartthrob has a completely new look that is hardly recognizable after their surprise departure.

Can you believe it's been 14 years since he first graced our screens on The X Factor? It seems like just yesterday we were watching him belt out Kanye West's Gold Digger in his audition, leaving the judges in awe and the audience cheering for more.

But time has passed and things have changed. While the show may feel like a distant memory, the nostalgia for the singing competition still remains. We can't help but reminisce about the breakthroughs of stars like Alexandra Burke, Leona Lewis, and JLS. And one name that always comes to mind is Aiden Grimshaw.

Back in 2010, Aiden's audition had us all on our feet, with head judge Simon Cowell declaring him a "popstar" from the get-go. And with Louis Walsh calling him a "breath of fresh air" and Nicole Scherzinger praising his soulful voice, it was clear that Aiden was one to watch.

As he made his way through the competition, Aiden was chosen by his category mentor Dannii Minogue to proceed to the live shows, alongside fellow contestants like Paije Richardson, Nicolo Festa, and eventual winner Matt Cardle. And while he may not have taken home the top prize, Aiden's talent and passion for music continued to shine.

Since his time on The X Factor, the now 32-year-old musician has been busy building his career. With over 19,000 followers on Instagram, he has released music under his own name and the stage name Butterjack. And if you take a look at his recent photos, you might not even recognize him with his full beard, a far cry from his clean-shaven look on the show.

But despite the changes in his appearance, Aiden's love for music remains the same. In fact, his latest single "I Couldn't Love You Anymore" was released just this year, and he couldn't be prouder of it. Fans have been loving it too, with fellow X Factor alum Matt Cardle even sharing his support for the song.

With another one of his songs, "Is This Love," racking up over 536,000 streams on Spotify, it's clear that Aiden's talent is still as strong as ever. And who knows, maybe we'll see him back on our screens one day, making us all nostalgic for the good old days of The X Factor.

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