It may surprise you to know that many of the finalists on this years X Factor show are actually much more talented than we have been allowed to see. Many of the contestants play their own instruments, some even write and produce their own songs.

I feel it would be easier to determine who has the ‘X Factor’ and who could promise longevity in the business if we were aware of each contestants full range of talents.

For example the public may have been more keen to vote for 4tune if they knew that the boys often write and produce their own music and also play a variety of instruments including piano.

Here is a list of some of the other contestants hidden talents, you may want to bear these in mind while deciding who to vote for next Saturday night!

Philip Magee: Plays guitar

Maria: Plays guitar

Shayne Ward: Plays guitar

Conway Sisters: Between them, the girls can play violin, piano, guitar and the tin whistle

Journey south: Carl Plays guitar