Thomas sweeps through to win spot in judge’s house
X Factor contestant Thomas Pound from Bridgend – who is a cleaner by day and a drag queen by night – is through to the judges’ houses after narrowly avoiding being sent home.
The Six Chair Challenge continued in the Wembley Arena on Saturday night and 20-year-old Thomas, who performs as his alter-ego Lady Freida Wylde, gave an emotional rendition of This is Me from The Greatest Showman.
And after a series of dramatic twists and a sing-off, the Welsh singer was given a place in the next round of the competition.
Before his first performance of the night, Thomas told the crowd: “All my life I’ve been explaining myself to people and today more than anything is to prove to everyone ‘be who you are, be different and stand out.’”
He kicked off his act as Lady Freida, dressed in full drag with fabulous hair and dramatic make-up while decked out in a red cloak and heels.
Partway through, he dropped the glamorous gown while singing the lyrics “this is me” to reveal the grey suit which he wore for his first audition.
Then seconds later, there was another dramatic moment when Thomas ripped off his long dark wig.
At the end of the show-stopping performance, the audience gave a standing ovation, with all four judges standing on their feet.
Presenter Dermot O’Leary said: Thomas Pound taking part in the Six Chair Challenge on ITV1 talent show, The X Factor