Welsh duo make 'X Factor' comeback

Welsh pop duo Adante have revealed that they are hoping for a second chance on The X Factor this year.

Adele Gabriel and Cathe Lewis reached the 'Boot Camp' stage of the competition in 2008 after bringing a large crowd of neighbours with them to their audition.

The pair, who were described as "cheap" by show judge Simon Cowell, failed to make it to the programme's later stages but remain undeterred by the setback.

Speaking to the South Wales Echo at the Cardiff auditions this week, Gabriel explained: "We came back this year to have another go at it. We've worked really hard and really upped our game.

"It was definitely more nervewracking auditioning in front of a live audience, though, rather than just the judges."

Lewis added: "We made Wales smile last year - this year we want to make them proud. We haven't stopped practising for nine months - we've had three weekends off."

The X Factor returns to ITV1 next month.