Joe actually walked away from X Factor auditions in 2007 because he felt too young compared to the others! Returning in 2009, presumably feeling like a man, Joe went on to win the show, lapping up a standing ovation from the judges.
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The new series of The X Factor is on Saturdays at 8pm on ITV1