About Luke Friend
Luke Friend (born 30 April 1996) is an English singer from Teignmouth in Devon. He started his career in 2013 after winning TeenStar and appearing as a contestant and later a finalist on tenth series of The X Factor, being the last contestant eliminated on the show. After appearing on The X Factor, he signed with RCA Records in October 2014 and released his debut single "Hole in My Heart" in March 2015. From September 2022 to August 2023, he appeared as Adam in Mamma Mia! The Party at The O2 (London). == Early life == He was born in Leeds and grew up in the Chapel Allerton area of the city. He is the son of gym owner, Steve Friend, and a cousin of Premier League referee Kevin Friend. He also used to live in Shipley, Bradford, where he attended Shipley CofE Primary and Beckfoot School, before moving to Devon when he was 13. He then attended Coombeshead Academy. == Career == === 2013: The X Factor === In July 2013, Friend won TeenStar 2013, defeating Sam Wilde (now GODSON) in the final.
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