Frankie Cocozza gets an understated new tattoo... a GIANT etching of 'the king' Michael Jackson

So when Frankie Cocozza decide to get a new tattoo, the controversial X Factor contestant opted for a huge inking of Michael Jackson on his left forearm.

The 18-year-old singer, who was thrown off The X Factor following allegations of his drug use, posted a picture of his new etching on his Twitter page today.

Not quite understated, is it? Frankie Cocozza showed off his new Michael Jackson tattoo on his Twitter page

Yesterday, Frankie had told fans he was planning to add to his collection, and also gave them an idea of the design.

He wrote: 'Can't wait to feel the pain tomorrow, I've missed getting myself inked - a tribute piece of art for the king himself.'

His friend also tweeted a picture of Brighton-based Frankie grinning widely as he sat in the tattooist's chair.

Interestingly, however, Frankie opted for a tattoo which showed the singer during his Jackson 5 heyday, rather how he looked shortly before his tragic death.

Frankie's tattoo collection first attracted attention during his audition on The X Factor, when he revealed he had the names of seven female conquests inked on his bottom.

In addition to his new Michael Jackson tattoo and the etchings on his posterior, Frankie also has a phrase originally said by My Chemical Romance's Gerard Way written on his right arm.

Inked: The former X Factor star already has a famous quote on his right arm, and seven girls' names on his bottom

The tattoo reads: 'One day your life will flash before your eyes, it's on you to make it worth watching.'

Since being thrown off The X Factor, Frankie has been touring around the UK entertaining fans in pubs and clubs.

Last weekend, he returned to his hometown of Brighton to perform at renowned gay bar Revenge, where he locked lips with a variety of female fans.

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This person is not a celebrity, please stop writing news articles about him! He appeared on X Factor and was thrown off for something that sets a bad example. He's in no way attractive or talented, so who cares if he gets a Michael Jackson tattoo or any other type of tattoo for that matter. Go away and grow up.

As much as i detest frankie, i have to say, its a nice tattoo, great artist! - a girl surfer, newquay, cornwall, 22/12/2011 22:14 ------ It's rubbish! The tones are virtually all the same so in a few years theyll be no definition in the face and look at the nose/nostril to eye area! Mj's left nostril has gone up to shake hands with his eye! Terrible!

For someone who declares themselves a "rocker" surely his King is Elvis? You know, the man who globalized rock n roll and took it to a WHOLE new level? Just proves he is another pretender. (before anyone moans, MJ is amazing and is the King of Pop)

I bet his favourite song is "Man in the Mirror".......... - Anon, UK, 22/12/2011 22:40 No. I think it was, "I'm A Loser.

Why oh why does the DM feel the need keep highlighting this utter waste of space?? - bernard, Glos., 22/12/2011 18:48 Because people like you clearly cannot keep yourselves from reading and commenting on it. It's comments like yours which they like to see and tell them something is working great so they keep doing it.

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