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X Factor winner Ben Haenow: 'I used to be a bit of an ugly duckling'

X Factor victor Ben Haenow has admitted that he is surprised by his new found sex symbol status.

The singer won the TV talent show at the weekend after beating Fleur East and Andrea Faustini.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, the 29-year-old said that he doesn't buy into the interest into his looks.

He said: "I used to be a bit of an ugly duckling. Now, apparently people think I'm good looking, which is strange to me, but it's just make-up.

"I used to wear it when I was a teenager, in my goth phase and listening to Slipknot and Machine Head - and now I have a team of hair and make-up people who make me look good.

"I've been having spray tans because it's really not that hot in Croydon. I don't wear the paper pants because they're a bit too revealing and I don't want my bits being dyed."

Haenow meanwhile released the song 'Something I Need' as his winner's single and it is expected to be in contention for the weekend's Christmas No.1.

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