Pecs Factor: Rhydian works up a sweat as he sets his sights on the final

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The 24-year-old - who's still a virgin - was spotted pumping iron yesterday as he prepares to battle it out for a place in the show's semi-finals.

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Pumped up: Rhydian hit the gym ahead of his appearance on X Factor this Saturday

Sweat it out: the singer says he's a gym fanatic

Even the man himself, who was clad in muscle t-shirt and shorts, couldn't help but gaze admiringly at the impressive results.

Rhydian recently said: "I'm under no illusion - I'm no oil painting. My physique is alright, but visually I'm like the back end of a bus."

"I love working out - it's part of who I am.

"A lot of classical singers let themselves go - they're round fatties and I don't want to be like that."

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Impressed: Rhydian gives his muscles a once over

Meanwhile, the X Factor hot favourite said he had enjoyed recording the winner's single last week - a version of Mariah Carey's When You Believe.

The 23-year-old Welshman, who has consistently wowed the judges with his operatic vocals, said: "It actually works for me. If you strip it down to its bare minimum without the riffs, because Mariah and Whitney try to outriff each other.

"It's a beautiful song, with amazing lyrics and it was fantastic to work with Steve Mac, who's one of the world's best producers."

The X Factor final takes place on December 15.

New heights: the star put his agility to the test

Before his makeover: Rhydian was a natural rugby player as well as a natural redhead back in his teen years