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Joe McElderry has been soaking up the sun and frolicking on the beach during an early summer getaway. The 33 year old former X Factor champion is currently basking in the Caribbean sunshine
on the island of Barbados. However, he's stirred up a whirlwind of speculation about just how much of his body he'll be bronzing while relishing his sunny escapade. Since touching
down on the island, Joe has been posting a series of photos and videos on Instagram. One particular image caught the attention of fans, as it appeared to suggest that he was lounging on a
sun chair in the nude. The singer shared a few snaps from a beachside balcony with his limbs strategically positioned to obscure any clothing he might have been wearing. While it was evident
that he was shirtless, some followers wondered if he was also sans trousers. He posted the pictures on his main feed with a succinct caption: "Here", accompanied by a sun emoji.
One intrigued fan responded to the post asking: "Have you got shorts on?" Another follower also speculated about the singer's potential nudity, commenting: "I had to look
twice", followed by eye emojis, reports the Mirror. Another update from the star featured him grinning at a beach-side table, along with videos of the ocean and a stroll along the
sandy shore. Fans were thrilled to see Joe flaunting his toned physique as he revelled in the sunshine. The star has been hitting the gym in preparation for an upcoming role. The artist
known for 'The Climb' has previously shared that he's been training with former Miss Universe finalist Caroline Dixon and adhering to a strict diet. Speaking to Fabulous
magazine, he said: "Most of the stuff we do is killer, but in a weird way I really enjoy it." He further added: "I'm a really active person and I've done lots of
charity bike rides." Joe, hailing from South Shields, triumphed over runner-up Olly Murs to clinch the title in the sixth series of the ITV show. He also vied against Rage Against the
Machine for the coveted UK Christmas number one spot that year. However, the rap metal band's 1992 track 'Killing In The Name Of' clinched the top position after a mass
download protest against the show. Despite this setback, Joe's career flourished. His rendition of Biffy Clyro's popular song eventually reached number one, and he became the first
X Factor contestant to release a fourth album. Five of his albums have made it into the UK top 20, with two reaching the top three. Following his success in the music industry, Joe ventured
into theatre. Alongside starring roles in 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat', he has appeared in productions such as 'Cinderella' and will feature in a
pantomime version of 'Pinocchio' in 2023 and 2024. In this production at the Royal Theatre Newcastle, he embraced the role of Jiminy Cricket. The X Factor last graced our screens
in 2018 before taking a break. Simon Cowell, the show's producer, is currently busy with the sixteenth series of Britain's Got Talent (BGT). It's rumoured that he's
contracted to serve as the head judge on the show until 2025. Reports suggest that he might switch to Channel 5 for future projects, potentially creating new shows or even reviving the X
Factor. A source spoke to The Sun about this potential move, describing it as a "huge move" for Simon, who has built his television career through shows like the X Factor and BGT
on ITV. The insider added: "It would effectively see him turn his back on ITV after two decades which has seen him deliver them two of their biggest hits. There's a strong sense
that one chapter is ending and another beginning and Channel 5 are keen to be a part of that. But they'd need to nail down a seven-figure contract to seal the deal to bring him
across."