Olly Murs (born 1984) is from Witham, Essex, England. He attended Notley High School where he was a star centre forward in the school's football team. He also played semi-professionally for Witham Town. He works as an energy advisor in a call centre. He has previously appeared on the TV show Deal or No Deal.
He performed "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder in his first audition and Cowell said it was "the easiest yes I have ever given".
Last night, in an unprecedented twist, Amelia Lily returned to compete in the X Factor to the delight of her fans. Amelia was one of four acts eliminated by the judges before ever facing the public vote. The show has certainly had more than its share of controversy so far this season, viewers felt Amelia was robbed. The latest events to rock the show, concerning Frankie Cocozza's shamed exit, are what led to the decision to bring back an act and last night an overjoyed Amelia sang her heart out...[Read more]