Steve Brookstein x factor 2004 winner was it that long ago?

Steve Brookstein first ever winner of the x factor way back in 2004 was it really that long ago, and where is Steve Brookstein now?.

Steve Brookstein was seen as one of those under achievers from the x factor, maybe the "x factor" system was not in place when Steve Brookstein started out so he never got the boost like later x factor contestants got, and so Steve Brookstein was just unlucky being the first winner of the x factor, how good was Steve Brookstein though lets see with some of his x factor 2004 performances from youtube.

Steve Brookstein's first x factor audition, there is a twist though does Steve Brookstein even get through?, Steve Brookstein has trouble with the judges sharon osbourne and louis walsh, but Steve Brookstein seems to get on better with simon cowell.