Posted by The X Factor boot camp took to the stage at the Hammersmith Apollo yesterday and continued until 10.30pm, by which time the judges had whittled down the numbers of talent contest wannabes to their satisfaction.
Holly Willoughby, 28, who presents the show’s spin-off, The Xtra Factor, was left to console some of the unlucky ones outside the theatre. Wearing a badge which read: “I’m Holly and I’m here to help,” she hugged contestants and handed out tissues to wipe away their tears.
