The Geordie Shore cast were left stunned while filming in Portugal as former X Factor star greeted them as the owner of a spiritual retreat, 17 years on from finding fame on the ITV talent show.
It was back in the autumn of 2005 that Chico impressed mentor Sharon Osbourne enough to send him through to The X Factor live show, after risking electrocution by singing in the swimming pool of her American home. While he was happy to admit he wasn't the best singer in the competition, Chico lasted way longer than anyone predicted and, four months later landed a number 1 in the UK charts with It's Chico Time.
Since then, Chico has appeared on other TV programmes, as well as on stage and this Christmas, he will star in pantomime in Whitley Bay. But it's his unexpected appearance on Geordie Shore : The Reunion that is causing a stir right now. The minute the cast, including Holly Hagan and Chloe Ferry, heard the name 'Chico' and caught a glimpse of him, they were left in disbelief.
