Up Close & Personal With Sean Smith

How would you describe yourself?

Just an average lad really. I suppose I am quite out there and also a bit random and crazy! But other than that just your average fella.

Why did you enter The X Factor?

Because I want to be rich, famous and a huge star! It’s all I have ever dreamed of, I just want to be successful and I thought X-factor could help achieve my dream.

What’s the best thing ever happened to you?

Well, it’s got to be The X Factor! Undoubtedly. There is nothing else that even comes close, that moment when Simon said that we were through to the live shows – that was just amazing.

What’s your claim to fame?

Brian May said I had a great voice once. I did a panto with his wife [Anita Dobson], he came up to me, shook my hand and said that I had a great voice and would go far. That was great.

Whose poster did you have on your wall?

It was always the Spice Girls, I loved all that cheesy stuff! I used to have Billie Piper on my wall as well.;

Which celebrity do you have a crush on?

It’s got to be Rachel Bilson from the OC. She seems really sweet and is dainty and cute

What was the first single you bought?

It was Happy Together by Jason Donavan, years ago now. I played it all the time and used to know all of the words. I went to see him in Joseph when I was younger and then he just sort of became my idol for ages – I bought all of his songs!

What superstitions do you have?

I say ‘touch wood’ a lot and I’m funny about crossing people on the stairs as well. I suppose I am quite superstitious really, I used to have a pair of lucky socks but they are a bit worn out now, so I won’t be wearing them on X Factor!