Age no barrier to 'X Factor' success

Two of this year’s youngest 'X Factor' contenders have said age is no barrier to success on the hit show.

Sat, 08 Oct, 2011 - 07:50

Two of this year’s youngest 'X Factor' contenders have said age is no barrier to success on the hit show.

It comes after Gary Barlow said 16-year-old Luke Lucas was “too young” to cope with the pressure of the show after he broke down in front of the star after singing.

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