He couldn't sing. He was overly confident and he was really annoying. Viewers were shocked to see him put through to boot camp and Simon Cowell stormed out in protest.

Chico made it through to the finals after impressing Sharon with his electrifying, wet and wild audition at her LA home. Competing against nine other finalists - who took themselves far too seriously - also put the ball in his court. Then turning himself into an entertainment god, he won over the public and Simon. All of a sudden... bam! 'It's Chico time!' He is one of the few contestants to still have a recording contract.