What is the first winner of X factor doing now?

The first winner of X Factor, Steve Brookstein, went on to have a successful music career, releasing two studio albums and two singles that charted in the UK. His debut album, Heart and Soul, was released in 2005 and reached number 1 on the UK Albums Chart. His second album, This Time, was released in 2007 and reached number 24 on the UK Albums Chart. His most successful singles were "Against All Odds" and "The Storm", both of which reached number 1 on the UK Singles Chart.

After his music career, Brookstein went on to pursue other interests, including working as a radio presenter, a voice coach, and a theatre actor. He also appeared on several reality television shows, such as I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! and The Jump.

In recent years, Brookstein has continued to perform music and has released several singles and an EP. He has also been active in charity work and has supported several causes, including the Teenage Cancer Trust and the Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Foundation.