Name: Nikitta Angus

Age: 17

From: Glasgow

Occupation: Unemployed

The Story So Far…

* Nikitta auditioned in Glasgow singing ‘Drift Away’ by Dobie Gray. All three Judges were very impressed by her. Simon said, “the song was beautiful, your voice is great and your Mum would be very proud of you� and Louis said, “powerful voice good song�.
* On the first day of Bootcamp, Nikitta chose to sing ‘Believer’ by Christina Milian. Simon and Sinitta put her through to the next day saying “she was great but chose the wrong song�.
* For the final task of Bootcamp, Nikitta sang ‘Hero’ by Mariah Carey.
* At Simon’s Judges House Nikitta sang ‘It’s Too late’ by Carol King and ‘Angels’ by Sarah McGloughlin.
* In the deliberation Simon said “I loved her, she is so real and she lights up the room, I really want to go on the journey with her�.

History

* Nikitta lives on her own in Glasgow, in the house her mum used to live.
* She has two brothers and a sister.
* She was set to audition for The X Factor last year but was knocked over by a car on the way there, just 10 minutes before the audition.
* Nikitta lost her mother Linda to cancer last year. She is the reason that Nikitta has entered the competition as she wants to succeed for her.

What would it mean to you to win The X Factor?

“Winning The X Factor would be like a dream come true. Before my Mum died she made me promise never to give up on my singing so I feel like I am fulfilling her dying wish. And If I won I would love to be able to buy my Nana a house, she is currently living in rented accommodation and I would love for her to have a home of her own one day.�

How have you coped since losing your Mum at such a young age?

“I’m really proud that I’ve stayed strong since my Mum passed away. A lot of people expected me to go to pieces but I’ve stayed strong. To be honest before it happened I thought I was going to be in bits and not be able to handle anything that life threw at me but if there is one lesson her death has taught me it is to go out there and grab life with both hands and try to make your dreams come true.�

Are you looking forward to moving down to London and living with the rest of the contestants?

“I’m really looking forward to moving to London and experiencing different things because I’ve only ever lived in Glasgow. I’m really looking forward to meeting the rest of the contestants and us all living together, I am hoping we will be like one big family. I am really excited about seeing The X Factor set and I cannot wait for the first live show. But I am going to really miss all my family, friends and my dog, but they are all so thrilled and excited for me, as far as they are concerned I’ve done them all so proud just to get this far in the competition.�

Do you come from a musical family?

“My Aunty sings, as did my Nana and my Mum loved to sing, but not a lot of people play instruments in my family. Personally I’ve been singing all my life. When I was 7 or 8 I was doing karaoke my Aunty told my Mum that I really had a great voice and should pursue a singing career. We didn’t really think anything of it because my dream when I was younger was to be an air hostess. Then when I was about 10 I started to enjoy it and realised when I was singing along with artists on records that I could actually hold some of the keys and thought maybe I can sing if I can sing a bit like them. So I’ve just been doing it and going to singing classes and doing little gigs.�

Where did you go to school and what were your favourite lessons?

“I went to Hillhead High School in Glasgow where I enjoyed technology and drama. I loved drama but I didn’t take it a hundred per cent seriously which I should have! But they were the only two classes I ever enjoyed at school.�

Who are your musical influences?

“My musical influences are really varied. I really admire strong women like Whitney, Mariah, Ashanti and Celine Dion. The person I really admire on stage is Beyonce. I’d love to be able to dance like her and have that much confidence, and not lose my notes when dancing! My favourite album is ‘The Spice Girls’. It was the first one I ever bought!�