X factor 2011

X factor is here again, for another year of brilliantly funny auditions and some real talent. I love this time of the year and thought it deserved a post to mention some great new faces who sent some chills down my spine. This year a brand new line up of judges brings a fresh take on the series. My favourite new judge: Kelly Rowland. A stunner, with a great voice and personality. She has definitely brought a different vibe to the show. With her stand usual judge Louis Walsh, the new Simon Gary Barlow, and N Dubz singer Tulisa, who I have to admit, yes she is young, buy boy she kind of gets on my nerves. Anyway, enough about the judges and more about the performers.

Firstly, I loved  16 year old Janet Devlin from Ireland. She gave a timid but stunning performance of 'Your Song' originally by Elton John, but covered recently by the talented Ellie Goulding.

I was also interested in finding a few home videos made by the beautiful Janet.. they are very cute, but there is no doubt she can really sing.

Another act I feel i'd like to mention is Derry Mensah, from Ghana, living in Croydon, London. His acapella audition had quite an impression on the judges and myself. He is definitely a cheeky chappy and even managed a kiss off his big crush Kelly Rowland.

Roaming through youtube to see if Derry had recorded any other songs I was shocked to find quite a nice collection. He features with rapper Risky, and as a duo they really work. One song really stood out though, with shockingly explicit lyrics, this isn't for the faint hearted, but is rather amusing. Even with the sexual explanation of a woman's first time, Derry still shows his delightful vocals..

Love it. There have been lots of stories floating round about this 20 year old r n b singer, as it has been revealed he is a former gang member. His change of life and determination to stay away from crime will definitely go in his favour. The fact that he spend 18 months in prison doesn't deter me. He seem to have hopefully learnt from his past. Check out the articles from the sun and unrealitytv.co.uk

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/x_factor/3780896/X-Factor-star-Derry-Mensah-kept-friend-alive-after-shooting.html

http://www.unrealitytv.co.uk/x-factor/x-factor-2011-derry-mensah-sentenced-to-18-months-in-prison-for-robbing-a-teenager/

I hope this one stays out of trouble because he has true talent and could make millions! He is the new usher, and that makes me a very happy girl.