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Kyle O'Sullivan

X Factor's Wagner leaving UK to open hair transplant clinic so he can 'die in peace'

The X Factor legend Wagner is a hero to the British public - but now he is leaving our shores to make a major career change.

The 66-year-old former PE teacher, who became famous overnight back in 2010 when he auditioned for the ITV singing contest, is going back to his homeland of Brazil.

Wagner didn't get through to the live shows at first but was sensationally brought back by judge Louis Walsh to join the over 28s category and remarkably reached the quarter finals.

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