Olly Murs has alter ego named Frank

Olly Murs has an alter ego named Frank.

The ‘Troublemaker’ hitmaker has revealed he likes to refer to his stage persona as ‘Frank’ because he thinks his arrogant on-stage personality is similar to that of his idol, Frank Sinatra.

He explained: ”When I perform I think I can come across as arrogant, but I can be quite shy off stage. Beyonce and some other artists say that you have to have an alter ego on stage. I’d call mine Frank because one of my favourite artists of all time is Sinatra.”

However, Sinatra is not the only old-school heartthrob he likes to compare himself too, admitting he was once told he resembled ‘Rebel Without A Cause’ actor James Dean.

Olly told The Daily Telegraph newspaper: ”I went on ‘Deal or No Deal’ in 2007 after my mum applied on my behalf, and a woman on the show told me I looked like James Dean.

”There was one photo she found where there were a few similarities, but I wish I did look like him. He was one of the coolest guys ever.

”I’ve always been a big fan of the shoots he did in the 1950, so he’s been a bit of an inspiration for shoots I’ve done over the past couple of years.”

The 30-year-old star did recognise one difference between himself and dean, however, adding: ”I don’t smoke, though. I can’t even hold a cigarette.”