Pop Idol’s Michelle McManus is unrecognisable in glamorous snaps 17 years after her TV victory

POP Idol’s Michelle McManus is unrecognisable in a glamorous selfie 17 years after her TV victory on the show.

The singer, 41, shot to fame on the second series of the ITV talent show in 2003.

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ThamesMichelle won the second series of Pop Idol 17 years ago[/caption]

Michelle won over the hearts of the nation with her amazing talent and beat opponent Mark Rhodes to the top spot.

Since the show, Michelle has carried on making music and appeared on various TV and radio shows.

The star boasts an impressive 10.9k followers on Instagram and loves to share what she gets up to with her fans.

In her most recent selfie, the singer looks worlds apart from her time on the show with fiery red hair and a face full of glam make-up.

Michelle looked incredible with a pair of false eyelashes on, pink blush and red lipstick.

She completed the look with a sparkly green dress and her hair styled into some loose curls.

Michelle was enjoying her stay at the luxury Cameron House hotel in Loch Lomond, Scotland.

She told followers: “Bottoms up darlings .”

Many rushed to the comments section to tell her how amazing she looks.

One wrote: “Absolutely gorgeous .”

Another said: “Beauty x you look fab x.”

A third added: “Stunning!!!!! Xxxxxxxxxx .”

After winning Pop Idol in 2003, Michelle signed to Sony BMG record label and went on to release her debut single All This Time.

She later released her debut album The Meaning of Love in 2004, which placed at number three in the charts.

The star also appeared on You Are What You Eat, which was followed by a book and DVD about weight loss.

She’s also appeared on various TV shows such as Loose Women and BBC sitcom Still Game.

Meanwhile in her private life, she’s happily married to Jeff Nimmo, who she tied the knot with in 2017.

They share a son called Harry together.

They recently revealed the happy news that they were going to be parents again.

Michelle wrote on Instagram: “Harry playing peekaboo with Mummy, Daddy and bump .

“Baby Nimmo no2 due early 2022  #overthemoon #family #love #pregnant #3become4.”

Rex FeaturesMichelle shot to fame in 2003 on Pop Idol[/caption]

InstagramThe singer looks amazing with red hair[/caption]

InstagramMichelle with her husband Jeff[/caption]