Crystal Swing turn down ‘X Factor’ because they fear being mocked

Family band Crystal Swing turned down an invitation to appear on The X Factor fearing the would be “mocked” by the British media for their wholesome image.

The trio — mother Mary Murray-Burke and her children Derek and Dervla — are hugely popular in Ireland and have already made inroads in America with songs including ‘The Hucklebuck’ and ‘He Drinks Tequila’.

In Dec 2010, the East Cork family caused a sensation when they appeared on Ellen De Generes’s chat show in the US.