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X Factor Leon Says Paolo's Perfect

X FACTOR star Leon Jackson has revealed his musical inspiration - Scots singer Paolo Nutini.

The 18-year-old says the Paisley star's success has given him the confidence to keep going.

Leon, of Whitburn, West Lothian, said: "He is my inspiration. Doing a duet with him would be a dream come true as he is my musical hero and I have all his albums.

Likeme he is a lad from Scotland who has followed his musical dream to London and done well.

"He has such a unique voice. That he has come from nowhere and succeeded. He has given me the confidence to keep going."

A spokeswomen for the award-winning star said: "Paolo is just back from working in the States and has not had a chance to see any of the X Factor. But he will think it is really sweet that he has been an inspiration to a young Scots singer and I'm sure would wish him all the best."

Last night, the finalists had to pick a 21st century song and Leon belted out the Toploader classic Dancing In The Moonlight.

Source: Sunday Mail (Scotland)