Norton slams 'X Factor' contestants

Graham Norton has criticised this year's X Factor contestants for not being "dazzling" enough.

The TV presenter said that the only person on the show that has impressed him so far is Niki Evans, from the over-25s category.

He told The Sun: "I quite like her. She’s OK, but the rest aren’t exactly dazzling."

Norton added: "This year’s show has not been particularly great - you’ve got 12 people who are, basically, not up to much.

"I suppose it just shows how shallow the talent pool is in Britain at the moment if that’s the best we can come up with."