Coldplay star hires 'X Factor' reject

Coldplay's Jonny Buckland hired X Factor reject Daniel Pearce to sing at his wedding last weekend.

The singer, who made the Judges' Houses round on this year's show, was formerly a member of Popstars: The Rivals boyband One True Voice.

According to The Sun, Pearce is currently performing in a covers band at weddings and events.

"It was a shock when we saw who was doing the music," said a source. "I couldn't believe that the guitarist in the world's biggest band would hire someone from X Factor and Popstars: The Rivals to perform covers.

"Daniel was really good though. He had everyone up dancing. It was a great day. Jonny said he'd booked the band but had no idea who would be fronting it."