This is the first look at this years X Factor’s newest boyband – with contains the only Irish star to make the finals.
Our pictures show the eight-member group which includes Chris Leonard – after other Irish hopes Janet Grogan and Orla Keogh were booted out of the show.
The 18-year-old was picked by Simon Cowell after entering as a solo act and put into the new boyband, who hope to rival One Direction.
Making a splash: The new boyband hope to rival One Direction | ITV
This weekend, the new supergroup will be seen singing at Louis’ judges house in Bermuda, with Tulisa as his helper.
Previously Goss.ie told how Chris is the only Irish singer to make it through to the live stages.
A source said: “Chris has the potential, not only to be the front man of a new boyband, but to enjoy a big solo career. He really is the one to watch on X Factor this year.”
Helper: Louis was aided by Tulisa at his judges houses | ITV
Insiders said that Chris stole the show when they performed to Louis and helper Tulisa – and is seen as a young Ronan Keating.
Already Simon hailed the band in Wembley Arena when he put them together and said they were “one of the best bands they’ve ever had on the show.”
New 1D? The supergroup after being put together at bootcamp | ITV
The 18-year-old was formally a member of Dublin boyband 5th Base – and made it to X Factor’s boot camp last year before they were kicked out.
But after his hopes were dashed he returned this year as a solo artist.
