X Factor hopeful Mike Hough confesses to losing out on MOBO award to Adele in 2011

X FACTOR hopeful Mike Hough is no stranger to success – and previously lost out on a MOBO award to Adele in 2011.

Before auditioning for the ITV show on Saturday, the singer has enjoyed a brief taste of the high life after independently releasing a single five years ago.

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Talking about almost making it, Mike told host Dermot O’Leary: “I’ve always got close but never made it.

“When I was younger I started out singing on YouTube and then in 2011 I released an independent single.

“I got nominated for a MOBO award for Best UK R&B/Soul Act and I lost out to Adele – that’s my claim to fame!

"I love her and she can have it… I’ll happily tell people she won it.”

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Moving on from his MOBO nomination, Mike is now hoping to go all the way on the the X Factor.

He added: “I love the show and I’m a fan of the show and it’s always been a dream.

“I’m a part-time musician and I want to make it full time and make it my life.”

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