X Factor bootcamp is underway, and one X factor hopeful, Ian Faulker says the competition is tougher than ever!

He said: “When we got down to boot camp they said sing us a song by The Beatles. But luckily for me, with the repertoire that I have, I could knock one out but we will see.”

Although the contestants haven’t yet been told which group each judge will be mentoring, Ian knows the choice of mentor could affect his chances.

He said: “Simon said I haven’t quite got it. He is right because look at me I’m never going to sell millions of albums.

“But when Louis said ‘you’re through’ it was fantastic and definitely emotional.”