A BRITAIN’S Got Talent child star looks unrecognisable after ditching fame.
14 years ago, Ronan Parke shot to superstardom at just 12 years of age – and now he looks totally different and all grown up after making a career U-turn.
Appearing on the ITV talent show in 2011, Ronan’s audition saw him perform for Amanda Holden, Michael McIntyre and Louis Walsh.
Crooning the hit Feeling Good, Ronan got a standing ovation and was put through to the next round in an instant.
Ronan ended up making it to the grand finale and ultimately placing second, with the young star being the runner up to winner Jai McDowall.
But since shooting to fame as a young child, Ronan has had a change of heart when it comes to fame.
Ronan now works in hospitality, as revealed by The Sun in 2023.
In snaps obtained by us two years ago, the former performer could be seen working in London’s hospitality sector.
Looking very dapper in his uniform, Ronan’s chiselled looks and great hair was on display.
And as well as his hospitality career, the young star – who is now 26 years of age – has a substantial social media following.
On Instagram, Ronan has more than 49,000 followers, with him often sharing glitzy and glamorous snaps from his life.
But before ditching fame and taking a break from releasing new material, Ronan gave the music industry a whirl and had a successful career.
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Although he was given a record deal, it only lasted a year before he was dropped.
Ronan did however release his debut album, which was called Ronan Parke.
After departing his label, Ronan released two tracks in 2012 – We Are Shooting Stars, and Not Alone This Christmas (feat. Luciel Johns).
In 2013 he released the single Move, and in 2014 he dropped Defined.
Taking a four-year-long break, Ronan then made a musical comeback in 2018.
In the summer of that year, Ronan released a single titled No Love (Like First Love).
Then, in October of that year he announced the title of his album Found My Way, which would be released the following month.
Ronan hasn’t released any music since 2018, with him seemingly focusing on his hospitality career.
He has shared some covers on social media since, with him last posting a singing video on his YouTube page in 2020.
