Sam Callahan, a former X Factor contestant, has completely reinvented himself and his career since making his ITV talent show debut in 2013 with a radical change.
Former ITV star Sam Callahan has taken an unexpected turn since his days on The X Factor as he has swapped the stage and spotlight for rifles and rural land.
The former pop hopeful, 31, who competed on the 2013 series of the hit ITV talent show which made stars like Little Mix and One Direction global stars, has built a varied and surprising career path, with his latest role placing him firmly in the British countryside and away from the stage.
The Essex native has made a huge change in his career path, moving from singing live on national TV to running his own pest control and wildlife management business. In a recent Instagram post, Sam revealed he now works as a marksman, offering professional pest solutions across rural Essex.
With a 12 ft/lbs air rifle on the side, he recently posed in full camouflage, posing in full camouflage, and putting the hashtag “#jack_pyke gear to the test, with some great shooting out on the farm today. If you ask me, “get up” breeds good performance.
Sam has stated that his business focuses on ethical and precise pest control, specifically targeting small game while operating on farms and estates.
In addition to reducing waste, Sam has partnered with a neighborhood butcher to turn pigeons, rabbits, and partridges into food.
“Proud to be turning pest control into a real food resource and reducing waste whilst helping landowners manage their properties,” he shared in a recent post on Facebook.
Sam hasn’t completely stepped away from the microphone, despite this being a significant change from his early musical career. He performed a live performance last week at Bournemouth Pride, playing fan favorites like Prince’s Purple Rain and Robbie Williams’ “Rock DJ.”
However, Sam has pursued a variety of careers over the past ten years since appearing on the X Factor.
The former ITV star has run a mobile car tuning business in Essex as well as working as a personal trainer.
Sam regularly participates in local pantomimes as part of his annual holiday break in order to improve his acting abilities and maintain a connection to his showbiz roots.
Sam is no longer a household name, but thanks to his time on The X Factor, he still has a devoted following. He continues to interact with his sizable online following regular releases of topless calendars for fans.
During his time on The X Factor, Sam was mentored by Irish music mogul Louis Walsh and became known for his charm and good looks, despite the fact he was eliminated after performing Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls.
Sam has reportedly settled into a much quieter lifestyle thanks to his recent engagement to his long-term girlfriend and veterinary nurse Charlie.
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