16 year old X Factor hopeful Janet Devlin from Tyrone found out this week that her Grandfather tragically passed away on Wednesday night, and will miss his funeral, which has been arranged for Saturday, the same day she is due to perform in London on the X Factor live shows.
Her fellow X Factor contestants have rallied round her in the X Factor Mansion to keep her spirits up after having to make such an agonising decision, with Sami Brookes offering to move out of their shared room to give Janet privacy.
An X Factor source told press, "Janet's grandfather passed away yesterday evening and the funeral is taking place on Saturday.
"Janet discussed the situation with her parents and it was decided that she should remain in the competition this weekend and not attend the funeral.
"Janet's grandfather was so proud of her and loved to listen to her sing, Janet and her family knew that he would want her to perform this weekend."
On last weekend's show, Janet performed her version of Coldplay's Fix You, which prompted Louis Walsh to respond, "You’ve got Celtic soul and you’ve got the voice of an angel. She’s what this show is all about - new, raw talent!"
Tulisa added, "You are just as memorising now and when I first saw you. Everytime I see you I’m just speechless, your vocals are amazing."
Gary Barlow said, "You are totally a one off and unique talent and you were amazing."
Janet's new look has divided public opinion. She said of her makeover, "I heard all these guys talking about the makeovers and stuff and I said I bet you they are gonna dye my hair ginger and when they told me.. I was like....I was cool."
She said after last week's show, "I’m from a small village, quite literally it’s in the middle of nowhere, it’s pretty bleak.
"Because of where I live, I do spend a lot of time by myself in my room, reading, writing and singing.
"The reason why I haven’t been out singing is probably the lack of confidence, it’s a lot easier to sing in the house than it is to sing in front of an audience."
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