Despite some early drama with a fellow contestant on day one of Boot Camp, Monica pulled it together to wow the judges with her rendition of Bill Withers’ Ain’t No Sunshine.
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An X Factor spokesman said: “There’s no issue between Simon and Nick”.
Monica was clearly feeling emotional, as she said: ‘I want this more than I’ve ever wanted it… Cheryl and Simon have both admitted they made a huge mistake, Cheryl shared this with Monica saying: “You were the biggest regret of my category past year”.
“I am going to tell you my story, and I will do it with song”. Some came out fighting, others buckled under the pressure, as they put their fates in the judges hands.
Six X Factor contenders hoping for an exotic spot at the judges’ houses stage are facing disappointment.
According to sources, Simon, 55, is “tired” of 30-year-old Nick’s indecisiveness, and snapped at him during the six-chair challenge. “My mind just went blank for a minute, it was just all a bit much”. “Even Madonna couldn’t get her cape off on time”.
While the Rugby World Cup seems to be grabbing the country’s imagination right now, the 12 season of The X Factor continues on ITV1 tonight (September 27).
However having a chair does not mean a contestant will remain in the competition as the judges could decide to swap one hopeful out for another.
Simon, who is mentoring the Overs, disagreed however, telling his fellow judge: ‘It’s a good song for her…
While Brighton market trader Louisa Johnson and St Helen’s barmaid Keira Weathers were among the others who got the judges’ backing.
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The 21-year-old will be mentored by BBC Radio 1 presenter Nick Grimshaw who will be looking after the boys section, which also includes shy Basildon singer Che Chesterton, Bedfordshire supermarket assistant Brodie Kelly, and Italian singing teacher Davide Papasidero.
