James Michael

 20 year old James Michael is another of Gary Barlow's stable this year.  His good looks will certainly not hamper his progress and as a guitarist, although the X Factor audience have yet to see him play, it is unsurprising that he cites James Morrison as one of his musical heroes.  Whilst Cocozza has already taken the mantle of 'bad boy popstar', James is likely to endear with his musicality and softness.  Gary Barlow is sure to throw a lot of his experience at this candidate in the belief that James could secure him the trophy on his first outing on the programme.