'X Factor' hopefuls make it to judges' houses stage
The final hopefuls who have made it to the judges houses stage of The X Factor were revealed tonight.
The 24 wannabes are bidding for a place in the last 12 who will be part of the live finals over the coming weeks on the TV talent show.
Last night viewers learned who the six girls that have made it through are along with which mentors will be on hand for the judges as they guide their performers through the next stage of the process.
Nicole Scherzinger with the girls category will be helped by Mary J Blige, Gary Barlow (groups) is joined by Olly Murs, Sharon Osbourne (over 25s) enlists Robbie Williams and Louis Walsh (boys) is joined by Nicole Appleton, Shane Filan and Sinitta.
Here are the remaining contestants and the songs with which they impressed the judges at bootcamp:
- , 28, from Belfast (but living in Maidstone)
Music graduate Andrea was head of music at a secondary school but gave it up to concentrate on gigging and helping autistic children in her spare time.
With or Without You – U2
- , 34, from Farringdon in Devon
The single mum delivers car parts in her white van and also performs functions. She made it to bootcamp in 2008 and 2012.
: Respect – Aretha Franklin
- , 35, from Leicestershire
Prison officer Sam is a mother-of-two and has decided she should pursue her musical dreams after devoting herself to work and family.
Clown – Emeli Sande
- , 28, from London
Waitress Zoe, who has a three-year-old daughter, has previously been part of a reggae band and was a backing vocalist with Alabama 3.
: You Are So Beautiful – Joe Cocker
- , 27, from Wolverhampton
The builder and rock singer – who has performed in tribute bands – has surpassed his performance last year when he missed out on a judges’ houses place.
Iris – Goo Goo Dolls
- , 26, from South Norwood, London
Currently studying business finance at university, Lorna previously won a ”Tasty Talent” contest in Jamaica taking a grand prize of £8,000.
I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston
- , 17, Devon
Student Luke dreams of headlining at Glastonbury Festival and his dreadlocked hair has not been washed for nine months.
Alone – Heart
- , 16, from Worcester
Student Giles had been desperate to reach his 16th birthday to allow him to audition and says he will not let negative comments from peers at school to put him off the competition.
I Won’t Give Up – Jason Mraz
- , 16, from Motherwell
Student Nicholas gigs at venues close to where he lives, spending the proceeds on new gear which his dad sets up for him when plays lives.
I won’t give up – Jason Mraz
- , 24, from Lancaster
Shy Paul has been a gigging club singer since the age of 17 and now wants to move on to bigger things.
I’d Rather Go blind – Etta James
- , 18, from Hull
Ryan is a mechanic, repairing vehicles for a local authority, and bought his first guitar at the age of 14. Now he wants to turn to a new form of transport - a tour bus.
Wake Me Up – Avicii
- , 19, from Essex
Part-time barman Sam went to theatre school and has been in various bands, as well as gigging as small festivals.
Iris – GooGoo Dolls
- – Sterling, 28, and Joe, 27, from Croydon
The group had entered last year’s contest but were forced to quit due to visa issues for one of the members. The same problem recurred this year forcing the trio to slim to a duo.
Stop Crying Your Heart Out – Oasis
- – Connor, 19, Matt, 25, Jay, 19, Josh, 20, and Thompson, 22, from east London
The quintet share a flat with three in one room and two in another. They hope to conquer the US so they can afford their own beds.
For Once in My Life – Stevie Wonder
- – Jordan, 17, Ryan , 21, and Jermaine, 25, from London and Birmingham
They formed two years ago and practise their dance routines five nights a week.
Until recently they had been a four-piece.
Wake Me Up – Avicii
- – Jeanette, 21, Rielle, 16, and SeSe, 22, from London, Romford (originally South Africa) and Manchester SeSe had been part of group Dynamix, while Jeanette and Rielle had been part of the girls’ category. Judges put them together because they saw a spark and after ten hours rehearsal they made it through.
We Found Love – Rihanna
- – Yasmin, 23, James , 25, Anton , 27, Duane, 28, from London
They formed at the start of this year but say they are like ”family” now.
Like a Prayer – Bon Jovi
- – Beth, 23, Amy, 24, Laura, 23, Sasha, 22, and Nadina, 25, from London
The girls – who all work in promotions – have been together for seven months and have busked around London’s Covent Garden and on the tube.
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
- , 19, from Guisborough.
The Morrison’s sales assistant finds her job “boring” and lives at home with both her mum and dad.
A Little Respect – Erasure
- , 16, from Gravesend, Kent
Tamera, who starts college in September to study Musical Theatre, entered as part of duo Silver Rock, but judges decided to split them up.
Stay – Rhianna
- , 19, from Dublin
Student Melanie is on her fourth appearance in the contest. She first appeared aged 14, making it to bootcamp and in 2011 got to judges’ houses.
The One that Got Away – Katy Perry
- , 17, from south London
Hannah, who is studying for A levels, started singing in her local church and she says she is more interested in music than fame.
I’d Rather Go Blind – Etta James
- , 22, from Buckhaven, Fife
Unemployed Jade previously featured in the contest when she got through to the judges’ houses stage in 2011.
Clown – Emeli Sande
- , 23, from Birmingham
A hotel housekeeper, she has been singing since she was tiny and began writing songs at 12 when she was bought a piano.
Respect – Aretha Franklin
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