Anton Banaghan wowed the judges with his rendition of George Ezra's Budapest.
Simon Cowell gave him a glowing review, saying: ‘The song is great. You’re a nice guy, I like you,’ and Anton was waved through with four ‘yes’ votes.
But why did'nt we see him after that?
The 'Sun' Newspaper revealed that, as a teenager, he was was charged with robbery after stealing the phone and car keys of a care worker.!
His solicitor at the time told the court that Anton ‘apologised profusely’ and attended counselling for anger problems. The judge decided that he was suitably remorseful, and didn’t pursue the case any further.
Anton now works as a part-time barman in his hometown of Tipperary, after leaving his criminal past behind. Despite turning over a new leaf, though, he failed to make it through Bootcamp.
It was Simon Cowell that FIRST noticed Anton from watching one of his youtube videos and invited him to star on the show.!
I thought Anton was brilliant...he has a very unique voice and in My opinion should be making and selling records worldwide.