Swindon gets behind Jahmene
9:30am Saturday 29th September 2012 in News
Jahmene Douglas
HE gave her goosebumps with his thrilling live audition – and this weekend Jahmene Douglas will look to win over X Factor judge Nicole Sherzinger a second time.
The shy vocalist from Swindon goes into the judges’ houses round as one of the bookies’ favourites to win the ITV1 show, second only to teenager Ella Henderson.
The 21-year-old, who just a few months ago was performing at a working men’s club in Gorse Hill , also meets this week’s special guests, Cheryl Cole and Sharon Osbourne.
A clip from the episode showed him in full voice at Sherzinger’s lavish home, apparently free from the nerves which almost dashed his chances at boot camp.
The 12 acts going through to the live rounds will be revealed at the end of Sunday night’s show – with the re-introduction of a wildcard contestant ditched by the judges.
Jahmene, who works at Asda Walmart in North Swindon told his Facebook followers: “A stone’s throw away from watching the judges’ houses episode this weekend! Scary stuff!”
He also said he was “thankful and grateful” to have made it so far.
The 21-year-old has won the firm support of his home town, with New College paying tribute to his abilities yesterday.
Principal Graham Taylor said: “Jahmene was a student at New College Swindon between 2008 and 2010. Staff who taught Jahmene tell me that he was a very pleasant and polite student, who was also modest. He was also very industrious, working hard during his time here.
“I had the pleasure of hearing him sing live during the New College Has Talent competition that we ran back in 2010.
“There was a great audience response to his performance and he was one of the eventual winners.
“One of his tutors also recalls seeing him sing in the restaurant one lunchtime, with students stopping to watch and admire him.
“The whole college is delighted that Jahmene has progressed so far in the X Factor and we wish him all the best for the rest of the competition.”
And Jahmene’s following is growing elsewhere in the town.
Helen Brown, 24, a hair stylist from Stratton , said: “I think he’s very nervous – I want to give him a cuddle.
“I feel sorry for him and I want to give him a big squeeze.
“He’s amazing though, and all our clients are talking about him.”
Fellow Stratton stylist Jess Faulkner, 20, added: “He’s brilliant – I think he’s going to do really well. He just needs more confidence.”
Comments(17)
Localboy86
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12:49pm Sat 29 Sep 12
Russell Holland
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6:06pm Sat 29 Sep 12
timt1964
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8:59pm Sat 29 Sep 12
itsamess3
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9:02pm Sat 29 Sep 12
I hope he does well--for Swindon.
house on the hill
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9:39pm Sat 29 Sep 12
RichardR1
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9:26am Sun 30 Sep 12
I hope I'm wrong he has a great talent, and will do well regardless of this programme.
peatmoor pirate
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1:01pm Sun 30 Sep 12
timt1964 wrote:Must be fun liiving in your happy happy world
the same way the "whole country" were behind the olympics? i wont be watching this rubbish,if he cant cut it he will be welcome back at walmart.maybe he can sing on the instore mike or chase the teenagers outside asking customers to get them booze?
Davey Gravey
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3:50pm Sun 30 Sep 12
itsamess3
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7:41pm Sun 30 Sep 12
Like many i saw our lad give an amazing performance of an Etta James song that was amazing--the x-factor is about being a successful act and capable of drawing the crowds--one performance does not show that-its about consistently pleasing the folk who will have to pay to see them at concerts etc or buy cd's etc
timt1964
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8:32pm Sun 30 Sep 12
peatmoor pirate wrote:im not a sheep,if you dont agree or like my opinion then TOUGH!
timt1964 wrote:Must be fun liiving in your happy happy world
the same way the "whole country" were behind the olympics? i wont be watching this rubbish,if he cant cut it he will be welcome back at walmart.maybe he can sing on the instore mike or chase the teenagers outside asking customers to get them booze?
itsamess3
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9:35pm Sun 30 Sep 12
The Witch
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7:00am Mon 1 Oct 12
timt1964 wrote:Well you must have watched this 'rubbish' sometime else you wouldn't know what the hell the show is about! Good luck to Jahmene, he's got a good voice and its nice to see a contestant who is not bloated with his own importance or giving out some sob story.
the same way the "whole country" were behind the olympics? i wont be watching this rubbish,if he cant cut it he will be welcome back at walmart.maybe he can sing on the instore mike or chase the teenagers outside asking customers to get them booze?
Some of our greatest performers and actors have suffered with terrible nerves so I hope he realizes that this does not need be a draw back from having a career in show business.
Alan B'stard
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12:48pm Mon 1 Oct 12
He represents me and everyone else in Swindon.
I'm going to get a tattoo of his face, on my face.
timt1964
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1:14pm Mon 1 Oct 12
The Witch wrote:this "rubbish" is a way of lining simon cowells pockets by getting the gullable tone deaf chavs to vote for so called "talent".how many previous x factor contestants have you got behind but they were never heard of again except at butlins where karaoke singers and wannabee stars exist.as for "no sob story",all that "i feel faint" nonsense the other week was milked by itv to gain sympathy.
timt1964 wrote:Well you must have watched this 'rubbish' sometime else you wouldn't know what the hell the show is about! Good luck to Jahmene, he's got a good voice and its nice to see a contestant who is not bloated with his own importance or giving out some sob story.
the same way the "whole country" were behind the olympics? i wont be watching this rubbish,if he cant cut it he will be welcome back at walmart.maybe he can sing on the instore mike or chase the teenagers outside asking customers to get them booze?
Some of our greatest performers and actors have suffered with terrible nerves so I hope he realizes that this does not need be a draw back from having a career in show business.
peatmoor pirate
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3:47pm Mon 1 Oct 12
timt1964 wrote:Who said you were a sheep, or you weren't entited to your opinion; I was just commiserating with you as you come across as a joyless person who's idea of fun is slagging off someone trying to make something of himself. I'm glad you are happy in your malcontented ways. Oh and no need to shout - other's are entitled to their views too - most of them disagreeing with you by the look of it
peatmoor pirate wrote:im not a sheep,if you dont agree or like my opinion then TOUGH!
timt1964 wrote:Must be fun liiving in your happy happy world
the same way the "whole country" were behind the olympics? i wont be watching this rubbish,if he cant cut it he will be welcome back at walmart.maybe he can sing on the instore mike or chase the teenagers outside asking customers to get them booze?
RichardR1
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9:17am Tue 2 Oct 12
mallorca says...
9:40am Sat 29 Sep 12
GOOD LUCK