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Who could have predicted that, since finishing as the 2009 runner-up on ITV1’s The X Factor, Essex boy Olly Murs would have flourished as one of British pop’s recent success stories? Yet that is just what has happened. The handsome performer with the tight trousers and soulful voice has enjoyed a string of hits – ‘Please Don’t Let Me Go’, ‘Thinking of Me’, ‘Heart Skips A Beat’ and ‘Dance With Me Tonight’ – most of which he has co-written. He has recorded platinum-selling albums and sold out numerous live venues. He has become a TV presenter and participated in numerous charity events. He has sung with Robbie Williams, and even with the Muppets. And last, but by no means least, he has become a pin-up and scream idol.

It all seems a far cry from his life before his X Factor experience. He had been a semi-professional footballer for the non-league club in his native Essex town of Witham but had worked in offices during the week. He had been just an ordinary guy in his twenties who would clown around, singing and dancing for his colleagues and family. Before long, he would get the chance to do the same for millions. He would audition for Simon Cowell and co. on The X Factor. He would become a star in Britain. By the summer of 2012, he was preparing to launch himself in America as the opening act on One Direction’s live tour.

In this book, we’ll see how Olly Murs – the cheeky chappie with the tight trousers and trilbies – became such a big star in such a relatively short time. We will find out just how hard he works, and where his motivation and drive come from.

Olly Murs is not just a singer and dancer. He’s an entertainer. This is his story.