X Factor finalist Grace Davies is unrecognisable five years after wowing the judges on show

X FACTOR’s Grace Davies looks totally unrecognisable – five years on from finishing as a runner-up.

The 25-year-old singer songwriter has ditched her short, wavy hair in favour of lighter blonde locks.

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And the star’s style has changed too. She often posts on Instagram showing off her toned tummy in a crop top, wearing floral dresses and an oversized pink shirt.

Grace – who was beaten by Rak-Su – looks worlds’ apart from her time on The X Factor and has grown up a lot.

Grace was once given a telling off by then-judge Sharon Osbourne for her behaviour behind the scenes, and warned her to rein in her diva attitude.

Mrs O, who boasts nearly 40 years at the top of showbiz, was furious after hearing rumours Grace had been difficult and stroppy with the show’s producers and crew.

An insider revealed at the time: “Grace is undoubtedly a talent and marked herself out as a definite contender early on, but it seems to have gone right to her head.

“Sharon is having none of it and after she heard some of the talk about Grace’s behaviour backstage, she pulled her into her dressing room at the studios.

“It was very awkward for all involved, but hopefully that’ll be the end of the matter and Grace will get back to her best.”

But since then has enjoyed success in the industry writing songs and releasing music.

Yesterday she celebrated her first single’s anniversary.

She said: “Happy 2nd bday to my first ever single ‘Invisible’ ty for all the love on this song over the last two years x.”

In the summer of 2015, she independently released her debut EP My Kingdom, and she’s featured as a ‘BBC Introducing’ artist, as well as featuring on 6 Music and Radio One.

She now shares management with X Factor 2011 star Janet Devlin, and Grace revealed that the pair had moved into a house together in London earlier this year.

A regular live performer, Grace even appeared alongside Olly Murs following a supporting slot with the former X Factor finalist last year.

Recording covers of classics from Bob Dylan and David Bowie, as well as more contemporary artists like Tove Lo, has also built Grace a significant following online.

Grace pictured in 2017�Syco / Thames / ITV Plc

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