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The X Factor judges have said that this year London was the best city for Auditionees, and that may have something to do with this auditionee, Austin Drage.

Austin is a 21 year old from Essex who wants to hit the big time. I’ll say this for him…..he definitely has more personality than Leon Jackson, so maybe he stands a chance.

After his rendition of End of the Road by Boyz 2 Men Dannii said “I don’t know what to say….great.” Cheryl added “I was shocked, you’ve got a really soulful voice, we haven’t heard the best of you yet and I’m really excited to see what could come.” Simon concluded “I like your passion, determination, this competition needs someone like you”

Watch the rest of the X Factor’s first show of 2008 tomorrow night at 7.30PM on ITV1