About Dirk De Smet
Born 1969. Dirk De Smet is a Belgian singer and saxophonist.
Dirk De Smet (born 30 April 1969 in Kapellen, Belgium) is a Flemish singer and saxophonist, best known for winning the second series of the Belgian edition of X Factor musical competition. He won the title on the final held on 17 December 2008 with 53% of the popular vote against the other finalist, Tom Eeckhout (later known as Tom Dice).
Dirk De Smet released the winning single on 18 December 2008 entitled "Walk and Don't Look Back", a remake of The Temptations' hit "Don't Look Back". De Smet's version reached No. 4, its highest position on the Belgian music charts on 27 December 2008.
Discography Singles YearAlbumPeak positionsCertification BEL (Vl) 2008"Walk and Don't Look Back"4
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Dirk De Smet was born on 30 April 1969.
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Dirk De Smet is a singer and saxophonist.
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Dirk De Smet is Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dirk De Smet. https://biography.guide/dirk-de-smet/
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