Sources have suggested that ex-junkie mum of five, Rachel Hylton, has made it through to the final 24 X Factor auditionees.

Rachel’s first three children were taken into care when she was younger, after she became involved with drugs and was put into prison. However since having her two youngest kids, Rachel claims to have turned over a new leaf.

The 25 year old was seen on last weeks X Factor show singing Amy Winehouse’s ‘You’re No Good’.

A source on the ITV talent show told The Sun: “Rachel is brilliant – it looks as if she could go far on the show.

“She has got past boot camp and the next stage will be the judges’ houses, which we will film in a few weeks’ time.

“That’s when the four judges pick their final three and those 12 go through to the live shows – so Rachel is in with a great shot of making it.”