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Louis Walsh backs Amelia Lily for X Factor

Amelia Lily - Lous reckons there's 'something different about her'
Amelia Lily - Lous reckons there's 'something different about her'

Louis Walsh has announced that he's backing Amelia Lily to win this year's X Factor.

Walsh may have no acts left in the competition but has described the 17-year-old singer as a "ready-made pop star".

Lily found herself eliminated from the contest back in week one by her mentor Kelly Rowland, but was then voted back in by the British public as a replacement for Frankie Cocozza.

She will now face Marcus Collins, Little Mix and Misha B in next week's semi-final - and Walsh reckons she's got every chance of success.

He said: "I think they have all worked hard but the one that stands out for me is Amelia. There is something different about her and I think she's a ready-made pop star. I've always liked her."

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