23 year old shop worker Richard Wilkinson certainly impressed X Factor judge Simon Cowell when he sang his version of “Aint No Sunshine” in his audition. Richard said he had no sense of self worth other than when he was singing and that singing was all he had ever wanted to do.

After hearing his audition, Simon said “You remind me a bit of when we first met Will Young on another show. I thought it was a good audition.”

Sharon wasn’t quite as impressed, saying “Very breathy voice, like a dirty phone call. It’s too breathy for me” and said “no.”. However, with a yes from Simon, Louis and Danni, Richard sailed through.

Richard commented “I’m over the moon, it’s gonna change my life now.”