The Top 12 XFactor:Australia Are Reveled

Girls:

1.Shiana Hawke

Age:14

State:NT

AUDITION SONG: “Mercy” by Duffy

SUPER BOOTCAMP SONGS: “Battlefield” by Jordin Sparks

HOME VISIT SONG: “Shelter” by Birdy

“WHEN I FOUND OUT WHO MY MENTOR WAS, I…” was very happy.

WHO INSPIRED YOU TO AUDITION FOR THE X FACTOR? Family.

MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Adele, Aretha Franklin.

FAVORITE SONG: “Run” by Leona Lewis

2.Bella Ferraro

Age:18

State:NSW

AUDITION SONG: “Skinny Love” by Bon Iver (Birdy’s version)

SUPER BOOTCAMP SONGS: “The A Team” by Ed Sheeran, “Somebody I Used To Know” by Gotye, “Don’t Dream It’s Over” by Crowded House (Sarah Blasko version)

HOME VISIT SONG: “Heartbeats” by The Knife (Ellie Goulding version)

“WHEN I FOUND OUT WHO MY MENTOR WAS, I…” was extremely surprised! I was convinced I’d have Ronan!

WHO INSPIRED YOU TO AUDITION FOR THE X FACTOR? One Direction

MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Bon Iver, Lykke Li, Crystal Castles, Foals, Two Door Cinema Club

FAVOURITE SONG: At the moment - “Obedear” by Purity Ring.

3.Angel Tupai

Age:19

State:NSW

AUDITION SONG: “Big White Room” by Jessie J

SUPER BOOTCAMP SONGS: “Tell Me” by Basement Jaxx, “You Give Me Something” by James Morrison, “If I Were A Boy” by Beyonce

HOME VISIT SONG(S): “Mr. Know It All” by Kelly Clarkson

“WHEN I FOUND OUT WHO MY MENTOR WAS, I…” was so excited

WHO INSPIRED YOU TO AUDITION FOR THE X FACTOR? My family and loved ones.

MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott.

FAVOURITE SONG: I don’t have one.

BOYS:

4.Adil Memon

Age:18

State:QLD

AUDITION SONG: “Waiting On The World To Change” by John Mayer

SUPER BOOTCAMP SONGS: “Count On Me” by Bruno Mars, “You Give Me Something” by James Morrison, “Boys of Summer” by Don Henley

HOME VISIT SONG: “Knock You Down” by Keri Hilson

“WHEN I FOUND OUT WHO MY MENTOR WAS, I…” was really excited! Mel is the sickest mentor by far and I couldn’t wait to try and impress her.

WHO INSPIRED YOU TO AUDITION FOR THE X FACTOR? I just wanted to chase my dream.

MUSICAL INFLUENCES: John Mayer, Emeli Sandé, Bon Iver.

FAVOURITE SONG: “Holocene” by Bon Iver

5.Jason Owen

Age:18

State:NSW

AUDITION SONG: “Annie’s Song” by John Denver

SUPER BOOTCAMP SONGS: “Count On Me” by Bruno Mars, “Get What You Give” by The New Radicals, “Fire and Rain” by James Taylor

HOME VISIT SONG: “I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues” by Elton John

“WHEN I FOUND OUT WHO MY MENTOR WAS, I…” was very happy and excited

WHO INSPIRED YOU TO AUDITION FOR THE X FACTOR? My family thought it would be good for me and my auntie was going as well

MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Dr Hook, Smokie, John Denver, Celine Dion, Elton John, Cat Stevens

FAVORITE SONG: “Annie’s Song” by John Denver

6.Josh Brooks

Age:20

State:WA

AUDITION SONG: “Tears In Heaven” by Eric Clapton

SUPER BOOTCAMP SONGS: “Because of You” by Neyo, “Fight For You” by Jason Derulo, “More” by Usher

HOME VISIT SONG: “Ordinary People” by John Legend

WHO INSPIRED YOU TO AUDITION FOR THE X FACTOR? Myself and my failure last year inspired me to try again.

MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Usher, Drake.

FAVORITE SONG: Too many to answer.

OVER 25:

7.Samantha Jade

Age:25

State:WA

AUDITION SONG: “Breakeven” by The Script

SUPER BOOTCAMP SONGS: “It Aint Over Till It’s Over” by Lenny Kravitz, “No Air” by Jordin Sparks

HOME VISIT SONG: “Bleeding Love” by Leona Lewis

“WHEN I FOUND OUT WHO MY MENTOR WAS, I…” was a bit nervous that I knew him, but I think he is the best singer in Australia so I can learn so much.

WHO INSPIRED YOU TO AUDITION FOR THE X FACTOR? My mum and dad.

MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Beyonce, Robyn, Mariah Carey

FAVORITE SONG: “Unchained Melody”

8.Justin Standley

Age:41

STATE: QLD (home), NSW (work)

AUDITION SONG: “Rocket Man” by Elton John

SUPER BOOTCAMP SONGS: “Higher Love” by Steve Winwood, “Superman” by Five For Fighting, “Get What You Give” by The New Radicals

HOME VISIT SONG: “Against All Odds” by Phil Collins

“WHEN I FOUND OUT WHO MY MENTOR WAS, I…” was excited and nervous and happy.

WHO INSPIRED YOU TO AUDITION FOR THE X FACTOR? My prison choir - the Silverwater Correctional Centre for Women.

MUSICAL INFLUENCES: The Beatles, Roy Orbison, Slim Dusty, Sara Storer, John Denver, Kasey Chambers, Joni Mitchell.

FAVORITE SONG: “Heroes” by Vanessa Amorosi, “Got My Mind Set On You” by George Harrison, “Waiting On An Angel” by Ben Harper.

9.Nathaniel Willemse

Age:27

State:VIC

AUDITION SONG: “Gravity” by John Mayer

SUPER BOOTCAMP SONGS: “It Aint Over Til It’s Over” by Lenny Kravitz, “You Give Me Something” by James Morrison, “I Gotta Feeling” by Black Eyed Peas

HOME VISIT SONG: “When A Man Loves A Woman” by Percy Sledge

“WHEN I FOUND OUT WHO MY MENTOR WAS, I…” was freakin’ excited.

WHO INSPIRED YOU TO AUDITION FOR THE X FACTOR? Family and friends.

MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Justin Timberlake

FAVOURITE SONG: Too many to mention.

GROUPS:

10.Judges Boy Group

Age:17-22

STATE: NSW/QLD/SA

AUDITION SONG:  

Jayden – “The Only Exception” by Paramore

Julian – “With You” by Chris Brown

Zach – “Superstitous” by Stevie Wonder

Will - “One Less Lonely Girl” by Justin Bieber

Trent – “Drops of Jupiter” by Train

SUPER BOOTCAMP SONGS: Various

HOME VISIT SONG: “We Found Love” by Rihanna

“WHEN WE FOUND OUT WHO OUR MENTOR WAS, WE…” were shocked because Ronan had groups last year and excited because he was in a boy band.

WHO INSPIRED YOU TO AUDITION FOR THE X FACTOR?  

Jayden – the younger people on last year’s show – Reece and Christina.  

Julian – seeing all the young singers like Justin Bieber who are huge around the world. I thought I’d go on the show and see if I could get that far.

Zach- my parents.

Will – just me.

Trent – being my third go, persevering and persistence has driven me to audition again. Also Reece and Johnny!

MUSICAL INFLUENCES: John Mayer, Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, Justin Bieber, our dads, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Michael Jackson

11.Fortunate

Age:17-20 

State:NSW

AUDITION SONG: “This Love” by Maroon 5

SUPER BOOTCAMP SONGS: “PYT” by Michael Jackson and “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child

HOME VISIT SONG: “End Of Time” by Beyonce

“WHEN WE FOUND OUT WHO OUR MENTOR WAS, WE…” were amazed, shocked and didn’t think it was going to be him!

WHO INSPIRED YOU TO AUDITION FOR THE X FACTOR? Our mum and family.

MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Beyonce, Usher, Jamie Foxx

FAVOURITE SONG: Anything that Beyonce or Usher or Jamie Foxx sings!

12.What About Tonight

Age:15-19

STATE: QLD/NSW/VIC

AUDITION SONG: “Say You Like Me” by We The Kings

SUPER BOOTCAMP SONGS: “Club Can’t Handle Me” by Flo Rida, “Teenage Dream” by Katy Perry, “Rock It” by Little Red

HOME VISIT SONG: “Gives You Hell” by All American Rejects

“WHEN WE FOUND OUT WHO OUR MENTOR WAS, WE…” all got so excited as Ronan would be the best for us boys as he has been in a boy band before.

WHO INSPIRED YOU TO AUDITION FOR THE X FACTOR? Our biggest inspiration was One Direction as we love to look up to them.

MUSICAL INFLUENCES: One Direction, The Wanted, Justin Bieber

FAVOURITE SONG: Anything from One Direction, The Wanted, Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE??