X Factor 2011: Janet Devlin’s cardigan was naff but her voice is pretty amazing (VIDEO)
16 year old Janet Devlin made her TV debut on tonight’s X Factor show and we think wshe may just be good enough to make the live shows later this year.
In her pre-performance VT, the 16 year old singer from Gortin, Tyrone almost whispered to the cameras, admitting that she was incredibly ‘nervous’ and worried because she isn’t used to such big crowds.
Living in the middle of the countryside, Janet revealed that she spends a lot of time in her room “reading, writing and singing.”
She added:
I’ve been writing songs and poetry since I was about seven years old. It’s an easy escape to get thoughts out of your head so they stop bugging you. This competition is such a huge contrast to anything I’ve ever done. I can’t even put into words how nervous I am.
The teenager then sang an Ellie Goulding style version of the Elton John track ‘Your Song.’
It was cute and sweet and lovely and Janet grew in confidence and volume as she settled into the rendition.
After her performance, Kelly Rowland confessed that she had been ‘entranced,’ adding
Your voice is so beautiful. You could have heard a pin drop in here! It was so silent and because you came in here so nervous, it makes me love you even more. It was a wonderful audition.
Tulisa Contostavlos added that she loved Devlin’s ‘shy’ nature and claimed that she already has a strong ‘recording vocal.’
Louis Walsh didn’t think Janet knew how good she was and enjoyed her ‘distinctive voice.’ Of course the fact that she was Irish didn’t hurt either.
Gary Barlow was the last judge to offer his opinion and he just loved the teen singer. The Take That star raved:
“We’re trying to find someone who will eventually sell records, sell albums around the world…….not just in the UK but everywhere. You are one of those people. That was such a fantastic audition.”
Four yeses later and Janet was on her way to X Factor bootcamp, where our insiders tell us she did very well indeed!
Do you think Janet deserves a place on the live shows? Leave your comments below.
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deffo thats a winner!!!!
oh great another talentless hack that thinks they’re the next morrissey. “oh i’m such a recluse and i’m so sweet and look at my cardigan, hehehehe.” O__O
Where is the cardigan from?
Are you deaf? Are you unable to hear how fantastic her voice is? Very few people are able to sing to such a standard without electronic aids, including many well known singers!
There’s nothing wrong with her cardigan, she looked amazing. And her voice is also amazing. Can’t wait to hear more of her
I think she has a beautiful voice and an adorable, fresh face. I hope she goes far in the competition, i’m going to follow her through!
Where is that cardigan from I sooo want it !
I HAVE THIS CARDIE!
wheres it from?:D
wheres her cardie from?:)
OMG, I am pathetic, cryed at the time , cryed at playback.
Sorry I think shes a little star.
This was amazing i was absolutely totally memorized by such an amazing & Angelic voice!!!
This young girl will go far, she has everything cute, beautiful voice, the lot. A sure winner for me. & on top of that i loved the carriage too. well done Janet.
the cardigans from topshop:)
I think easily Janet could win the whole thing I believe she is that good.
Lets hope she wins – we need someone a bit quirky and different – more Alanis Morrisette style – its about time someone like her won – well done Janet, keep on goin!
Janet is amazing and deserves to win. Everyone that is saying she can’t sing must need there ears tested. Janet is so unique, her voice is so beautiful how can you not like her? and i love her cardigan tooo and yes i heard its from topshop
Everyone that is saying that Janet cant sing is just jelous! Just because you havent got such pure talent.