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Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
X Factor star reveals surprise career change and it's got nothing to do with music
X Factor star Sam Callahan has taken a surprising career turn away from music. The Essex singer appeared on the reality TV show in 2013 at the age of 19 but he has since tried his hand at a whole host of different careers. Now, a post shared to his Instagram page revealed how he is working as a marksman in a huge move away from his music background. He runs his own company, called Essex Country Marksman, which offers pest control and wildlife management across the county. According to his business' social media, Sam specialises in wild game management, with a range of photographs showing him posing with rifles. The description reads: 'Professional, ethical pest control & UK wild game management with rifles. 'Fully insured, discreet & accurate. Ideal for rural properties in Essex.' A recent post, shared to the platform last week, showed Sam modelling his hunting gear while holding an air rifle. He captioned the images: 'Putting the @jack_pyke gear to the test, with some great shooting out on the farm today. Good quality 'get up' breeds good performance if you ask me!' Sam also works with a local butcher to process small game - including rabbits or pigeons - that he captures through his work. That is not his only business as he is also the owner of On The Limit, where he works as a car tuning specialist. Car tuning refers to modifying vehicles to improve their performance, usually for racing or to enhance the driving experience. However, Sam has not completely left his love of music behind and took to the stage to perform at Bournemouth Pride, which took place on July 11 and 12. Sam rose to fame on The X Factor back in 2013, where he impressed the judges with his rendition of James Blunt's You're Beautiful in the audition rounds. The then 19-year-old soared into the live shows but ultimately came in 7th place, being beaten by Sam Bailey, who won the 10th series of the talent show The then 19-year-old was part of the 'Boys' category and was mentored by Louis Walsh during his stint on the competition. He soared into the live shows but ultimately came in 7th place, being beaten by Sam Bailey, who won the 10th series of the talent show. When Louis quit The X Factor back in 2018, Sam branded him as 'useless' and claimed he 'didn't know what he was talking about'. Sam said at the time: 'I'd rather have someone young and hungry and a bit more with the times, [rather] than someone who can tell me about their credentials, but probably can't keep up in this day and age.' The X Factor first launched in 2004 and its final episode aired on screens in December 2018, though it wasn't officially cancelled until 2021.
Scotsman
28-06-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
I was a Miss England finalist and I've been tractor-pulling since I was 7
This video More videos A former Miss England finalist shares her story of growing up in the world of competitive tractor-pulling, in a high-octane video taken at a national motorsports event. Keep up with the latest new videos with the Shots! Newsletter. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Meet Ellie Pacey (click to play video above), a motorsports enthusiast who was a finalist in Miss England 2020, and hopes to encourage more girls to take up tractor pulling. Former beauty queen grew up with motorsports Ellie started competing in tractor pulling when she was 7 years old, and says she's never known any different. Ellie says: 'My dad competed in tractor pulling, so I went to my first event when I was 2 weeks old.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ellie Pacey from Northants with her light-modified tractor, On The Limit. | Lucinda Herbert The sport involves driving modified tractors -some with multiple engines and other modifications, while pulling a heavy drag (also known as a sled) down a 100-metre long track. The winner is the tractor driver that manages to pull theirs the furthest. Watch Ellie speed down the track Ellie drives a light modified tractor as part of the On The Limit team, with her mum and dad. In the video above, 24-year-old Ellie can be seen revving up her engines and speeding down the track during the UK Truck and Tractor Pull 2025. Ellie Pacey from Northants with her light-modified tractor, On The Limit. | Lucinda Herbert The event was held at Scorton Showground, in Lancashire. Inclusive and family-friendly motorsport Ellie was one of many female drivers at the nationwide motorsports competition, and the former beauty queen claims tractor-pulling is a diverse and inclusive sport. The two-day event includes different classes, including some aimed at youngsters. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ellie Pacey from Northants with her light-modified tractor, On The Limit. | Lucinda Herbert Ellie, who also works as a test technician for the Mercedes F1 team, says: "It's a motorsport, so there are going to be more men into it, but I've never been treated any different because I'm a girl". 'Iconic' Jessica Rabbit painting on tractor Her light-modified tractor has an eye-catching design, which was all painted by hand. The painting has a theme around a gambler who has spent up. One side of the tractor also includes a painting of iconic cartoon character, Jessica Rabbit. Ellie Pacey from Northants with her light-modified tractor, On The Limit. | Lucinda Herbert Further tractor pulling events will take place at the Scorton Showground, including the Great Eccleston Show on 12 - 13 July and the BTPA Championship points pull, round 5 on 22 Aug.
Scotsman
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
I was a Miss England finalist and I've been tractor-pulling since I was 7
This video More videos A former Miss England finalist shares her story of growing up in the world of competitive tractor-pulling, in a high-octane video taken at a national motorsports event. Keep up with the latest new videos with the Shots! Newsletter. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Meet Ellie Pacey (click to play video above), a motorsports enthusiast who was a finalist in Miss England 2020, and hopes to encourage more girls to take up tractor pulling. Former beauty queen grew up with motorsports Ellie started competing in tractor pulling when she was 7 years old, and says she's never known any different. Ellie says: 'My dad competed in tractor pulling, so I went to my first event when I was 2 weeks old.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ellie Pacey from Northants with her light-modified tractor, On The Limit. | Lucinda Herbert The sport involves driving modified tractors -some with multiple engines and other modifications, while pulling a heavy drag (also known as a sled) down a 100-metre long track. The winner is the tractor driver that manages to pull theirs the furthest. Watch Ellie speed down the track Ellie drives a light modified tractor as part of the On The Limit team, with her mum and dad. In the video above, 24-year-old Ellie can be seen revving up her engines and speeding down the track during the UK Truck and Tractor Pull 2025. Ellie Pacey from Northants with her light-modified tractor, On The Limit. | Lucinda Herbert The event was held at Scorton Showground, in Lancashire. Inclusive and family-friendly motorsport Ellie was one of many female drivers at the nationwide motorsports competition, and the former beauty queen claims tractor-pulling is a diverse and inclusive sport. The two-day event includes different classes, including some aimed at youngsters. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ellie Pacey from Northants with her light-modified tractor, On The Limit. | Lucinda Herbert Ellie, who also works as a test technician for the Mercedes F1 team, says: "It's a motorsport, so there are going to be more men into it, but I've never been treated any different because I'm a girl". 'Iconic' Jessica Rabbit painting on tractor Her light-modified tractor has an eye-catching design, which was all painted by hand. The painting has a theme around a gambler who has spent up. One side of the tractor also includes a painting of iconic cartoon character, Jessica Rabbit. Ellie Pacey from Northants with her light-modified tractor, On The Limit. | Lucinda Herbert Further tractor pulling events will take place at the Scorton Showground, including the Great Eccleston Show on 12 - 13 July and the BTPA Championship points pull, round 5 on 22 Aug.
