November 6th 2024.
Frankie Cocozza rose to fame in 2011, but these days he looks completely different from when he was known as the rebellious bad boy on X Factor. Back then, he made quite the impression with his memorable first audition - proudly showing off his bare bum, which had the names of his previous sexual partners tattooed on it. But now, he's living a much more low-key life in Australia, where he's a devoted father to his young child.
During his time on the popular talent show, Frankie was known for his long curly hair, which matched his indie music style. Like many young men at the time, he rocked skinny jeans and tight t-shirts. But now, at 31 years old, Frankie's appearance has changed drastically. In a recent Instagram post, he can be seen wearing Burberry shorts and Gucci sunglasses while lounging on a sunbed with his shorter hair and tanned skin. Many fans were quick to point out his resemblance to Robbie Williams.
His charm and unique voice landed him a spot in the live shows with Gary Barlow as his mentor, but his journey on the show was cut short at week eight. At just 18 years old, Frankie admitted to breaking the competition rules and was subsequently removed from the lineup. He issued a statement at the time, saying that his behavior offstage had gone out of control and he no longer deserved to be on the show. Despite the abrupt end to his time on X Factor, Frankie continued to address the controversy surrounding his departure years later. He claimed that there was no solid proof of him using drugs, and that the decision to release that information was made after he was assured it would not be revealed.
While the exact reason for his departure remains unclear, Frankie has been open about his struggles with drug addiction. In a podcast interview, he admitted to being a drug addict and his love for cocaine. However, he also shared that becoming a father and making a conscious effort to stop using have changed his perspective. Frankie is now a proud father to his son, Frankie Jr, whom he shares with his ex-partner Bianca Murphy. The couple married in 2018 and moved to Sydney with their child, but have since split. Frankie has moved on with Emma Stubbs, a former senior lingerie designer at Honey Birdette.
After his time on X Factor, Frankie had his fair share of media attention. He was the runner-up on Celebrity Big Brother in 2012 and appeared on Celebs Go Dating, where he had a brief romance with Charlotte Dawson. Despite his ups and downs, Frankie continued to make music and is now the lead vocalist of the pop rock band The Telescreen.
In 2017, Frankie made headlines again when he revealed that he was working on a building site for £7.50 an hour after spending his £200,000 X Factor fortune on alcohol. He has no regrets about his experience on the show and is proud to have performed in front of 14 million people. But he also felt the need for a change and decided to start working a regular job for some routine. Frankie continues to play guitar and make music, and if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, he'd love to hear from you. You can reach him by emailing the entertainment team, calling their number, or visiting their Submit Stuff page.
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