Leamington X Factor contestant Bradley Hunt will take the stage in the first round of the live shows of the competition this weekend.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Oct 2016, 13:13 BST
Updated 5th Oct 2016, 14:32 BST
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Bradley, 23, and his performing partner 24-year-old Ottavio Columbro - who have now renamed themselves Bratavio - was picked by Louis Walsh to go through to the final stages of the reality show in a televised audition this weekend which had been filmed at the judge’s house in Ibiza.
The flamboyant pair sang a version of Christina Aguilera’s Candyman having donned colourful ‘sweet outfits’ as a possible nod to Bradley’s job at Spangles American candy store in Coventry - with him claiming to have put them together with a glue gun.
After the audition, guest judge Alesha Dixon told Louis: “I don’t think you could win the show with them, but it’s an experience. It makes you laugh, it makes you smile.”
This image is strictly embargoed until 00.01 on Tuesday 27th September 2016 From Thames / Syco Entertainment LOUIS GROUPS The X Factor: JUDGES HOUSES Pictured: OTTAVIO AND BRADLEY The route to the live shows draws tantalisingly closer for the remaining X Factor contestants as they jet off to Judges' Houses in a bid to land a coveted place in the live shows. Offering a glimpse into the jet set lifestyle that The X Factor winner could have, the four categories travel to glamorous destinations across the world. With just one more chance to impress their mentor, each act will be hoping to convince them that they have the star quality required to reach the live shows. This year the Groups category will jet off to Ibiza to sing for Louis Walsh, Simon Cowell invites the Girls category to Malibu, the Overs category are hosted by Sharon Osbourne in her home in Los Angeles and the Boys category fly out to Nice to perform for Nicole Scherzinger. However, before they make their way to their destinations, each judge must nominate a Wildcard act for one of their fellow judges, choosing someone they feel missed out on a coveted place at Judges' Houses. The Girls Wildcard is nominated by Louis, the Overs Wildcard was nominated by Nicole, the Groups Wildcard was nominated by Sharon and Simon nominated the Boys Wildcard, making it 7 acts in each category and 28 in total. With crucial decisions to be made, each judge has help at hand from guest judges who know all about what it takes to have a hit record - Louis is joined by 2014 X Factor runner up Fleur East and Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon, Nicole enlists the help of renowned DJ Calvin Harris, Simon recruits former Spice Girls, Mel B and Emma Bunton and Sharon reunites with singer Robbie Williams. As ever, X Factor host Dermot O'Leary will be on hand to congratulate the lucky three, and console those that fall at the final hurdle. This photograph is (C) Thames / Syco Entertainment and can only be reprod
Bradley is a familiar face to organisers of the Warwickshire Pride Festival having been a judge on the pre-event competition Warwickshire’s Got Talent foro the past few years.
He was also due to perform solo at the festival this year before he had to cancel due to his X Factor commitments.
Festival organiser Daniel Browne said: “Bradley is well know locally - he writes his own songs and performs.
“We are proud of him for chasing his dream and just being himself.
From Thames / Syco Entertainment LOUIS GROUPS The X Factor: JUDGES HOUSES Pictured: OTTAVIO AND BRADLEY
“We hope he does well and hope he comes back to be a guest judge for Warwickshire’s Got Talent next year.”
Bratavio have made a name for themselves as a novelty act in this year’s X Factor.
In the early televised auditions they had a spat over uncooked chicken before they made up and performed as a duo to make it through to the next round.
The pair have also caused controversy with some viewers criticising Louis Walsh for picking them ahead of other acts including popular girl group 4 of Diamonds.
From Thames / Syco Entertainment The X Factor - REVEAL LOUIS WALSH GROUPS Pictured: OCTTAVIO AND BRADLEY
But the judge has defended his actions saying the duo will boost ratings and bring fun to the show.
Meanwhile, Bratavio themselves have had to deal with abuse on social media with some users even resorting to death threats.
The 12 remaining acts will now compete over the next few months running up to Christmas.
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