From geek to sleek: X Factor star Cheryl Cole before she was famous

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This is Cheryl Cole as a starry-eyed teenager, her wispy hair, bushy eyebrows and uneven teeth a far cry from her now perfectly polished appearance.

The unearthed pictures show the Girls Aloud star and X Factor judge as a 13-year-old hopeful in Newcastle upon Tyne, were she started out her career.

Fresh faced: Cheryl Cole as a 13-year-old teenager

Starry-eyed: The star looked like a natural behind the microphone even back then

With the help of careful grooming, she has emerged as one of pop's most stylish stars since winning Popstars: The Rivals, and now enjoys a stellar music and television career.

Among her newest but most loyal fans is Simon Cowell, who has been won over by her charm on the X Factor panel.

Now: The Girls Aloud singer has emerged as one of pop's brightest stars

The 25-year-old, who is married to footballer Ashley Cole, is said to have stolen Cowell's affections from fellow judge Dannii Minogue.

Fellow panellist Louis Walsh said: 'He definitely flirted with Dannii throughout last year's series. But he seems to have moved on. He's flirting with Cheryl this year...'

Louis himself has been taken by her charisma, saying: 'She's a great singer and dancer, and she's got great style. She's definitely stealing the show this year.'