Cher Lloyd

Cher Lloyd

Age: 17
From: Malvern, Worcestershire
Job: Student
Audition Song: Turn my swag on - soulja Boy (Keri Hilson version)
Bootcamp Song: Viva la Vida - Coldplay
Song sang at Judges house: Cooler than me - Mike Posner
Odds to win X Factor

Bet on Cher Lloyd to win X Factor

Cher Lloyd, at 17 is the youngest contestant to make it through to the live finals and sits behind Matt Cardle in the winners market  as the series begins.  Her original audition and subsequent bootcamp performances were well received by the panel of judges.  Cheryl Cole , who had not as yet, been side lined by her bout of Malaria, was particularly enthusiastic about her and when given the girls group to mentor, unsurprisingly took her through to the final three. 

Whilst her earlier renditions showed originality tunefulness and flair a bout of tonsillitis rendered Lloyd practically mute at the 'Judges' Houses' part of the proceedings.  With elements of 'mini me' psychology being witnessed by the viewers, Cheryl negated the ailing wannabe's disastarous exhibition and relied on her original instinct.

Cher's collapse at Cheryl's house has given rise to speculation in the press that the singer is underweight and may not have the physical resilience to cope with the stress of a twelve week run.

What is clear, however, is that Cheryl will support the youngster with enormous fervour, not only because she sees something of herself in the young woman, but also because she has to prove that her original instinct justifies her being included after such a dismal performance.

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