A former X Factor star looks unrecognisable after switching his attention to a new career nine years on from trying to impress the judges
A controversial singer who found fame and success on X Factor has showed off his unrecognisable new look.
Former singer Mason Noise impressed fans on the 2015 edition of the talent contest but clashed with Simon Cowell throughout his time on the show. At the time, Mason was 21, and had a falling out with the music mogul during the show’s famous “Six Chair Challenge”.
Mason was less than impressed with the time allocated to him for his audition, hitting out at what he thought was a shortfall. He stunned viewers at the time with his furious mic drop moment. The Birmingham star ended up finishing seventh overall after he had been asked back for the live finals. He also ended up winning a place on the live tour.
However, his career now focuses away from his musical ability. Instead, Mason is a healer. According to his Instagram description, he is a “Musician, Reiki Healer, Inner-Explorer.”
Explaining his career change, he told his followers: “I have chosen to live a better life. I want to participate in creating a better future, and to do that I have realised I must disentangle myself from old patterns. I have to quieten the mind through the connection with my heart, and commit to become more than I ever previously imagined.”
And with his career change comes a significant image switch, too. While on the ITV singing show, Mason often appeared with a snap cap on and short and trimmed facial hair, while keeping his hair trim short.
Now, however, he often appears in either a bandana or bucket hat and has a longer beard. His black facial hair is complete with a grey chin stripe. He also has his nose pierced nowadays.
Two years after his X Factor dreams ended, Mason told Birmingham Mail: “I’ve changed a lot. I think I’ve done a whole 180 degrees about who I am as a person. I’ve been through experiences and had ups and downs in the past year.
“I’ve gone on a spiritual journey, I’ve had counselling and meditation and yoga have really helped me. I went through a spiritual realisation.”
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