If anyone knows what the X Factor television show is about, both on and off the screen, then it’s last year’s finalist and Sligo’s own Tabby Callaghan. And with fellow Sligo group The Conway Sisters destined for stardom on the show, Tabby offers some no nonsense advice to the girls.

“Just be yourselves,� is his first piece of advice. “And remember why you entered the show in the first place,� he adds.
The Sligo sisters, Sharon, Sinead, Marie and Laura from Rosses Point, have made it into the final of the television talent show and will make their debut live performance on the show this Saturday night.

Last Saturday’s double show saw the four sisters from Rosses Point receive the thumbs up from Simon Cowell to tell them they had made it into the live show.
For viewers of the show, the girls were ecstatic at being chosen and travelled back to Sligo to reveal the news to their parents and loved ones.

Television cameras followed the girls to their home in Rosses Point where in their packed kitchen, they revealed the news that they were going to have to move to London.
But despite all the excitement, there will be some stressful times ahead for the sisters.

Rocker Tabby revealed that they should expect all their secrets to be dragged up and that they will read stuff about themselves that will both surprise and upset them.
“The best advice I could give is for them to keep their heads about them and enjoy the experience. It’s all about getting exposure and this is the best possible chance to get that.

“But don’t forget that it is only a television show and it will only last so long and always remember why you entered in the first place.

“It’s about boosting your career. Don’t believe all the hype because it is all just part and parcel of the show.�

A close friend of the Conway Sisters said that the girls are in London and getting ready for the first live show. “Being in Simon’s group is a good thing. He is the most critical of all the judges, so they are better off having him as their mentor.

“The girls would like viewers to keep a watchful eye for the voting numbers when they come up on the television screen. They need all the votes they can get, especially on the first night.�

Early betting shows that The Conway Sisters are among the favourites to clinch the title.

Boylesports have them second favourite to win the contest outright. At 8/1, they are joint second favourites with soloist Maria Lawson. The favourite at the moment is 20-year-old Shane Ward from Manchester.
The ultimate winner of the show will land a £1 million record deal and Simon Cowell has said that this year’s champ will become an international singing sensation.
Meanwhile, Tabby is getting ready to launch his first solo single. Titled “Number One�, the original track will be released here on October 28. He co-wrote the track with music producer Mark Hudson.

Tabby’s top – factor tips

1. Don’t believe all the hype

2. Stay focused on why you entered the competition

3. Remember it’s about getting exposure

4. Expect all your secrets to be revealed

5. Just be yourselves

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