'X Factor' not only way into music industry, says Saturdays Una Healy

The Saturdays star Una Healy has claimed that The X Factor is not "the only way into the industry".

The 'Missing You' singer said that the success of her group is evidence that aspiring singers shouldn't pin all their hopes on the ITV talent show.

Healy told PA: "Me and [bandmate] Mollie [King] have auditioned in the past for shows like that and didn't get far.

"But it's proof that it's not the only way into the industry. It's a good experience but you don't have to take it so seriously."

Fellow member Rochelle Wiseman, however, added that the girl group are big X Factor fans, praising the new judging panel of Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos and Kelly Rowland

"We really, really like them. I think they're a fresh team, and a fresh take on the show," Wiseman said.

Will Young, who won Pop Idol in 2002, recently argued that winning The X Factor doesn't necessarily secure a long-term singing career.

Watch the video for Saturdays single 'All Fired Up' below: