The X Factor (UK): Season 5, Episode 2

5 - 2: Series 5 - Auditions 2

More hopefuls audition for the judges hoping to make it through to the next stage of the competition. The judges are in Birmingham where they are not impressed by the talent on offer. Girl Band manage to impress the judges though and make it through. Shirley shows up and has a crush on Louis. Even though her singing isn't the best Louis and Cheryl vote to put her through. Others who impress and make it through include Marika, Jade, Alan and Liam. The auditions move on to London where Holly performs for the judges but doesn't get the reaction she was hoping for. The judges ears are subjected to more awful renditions before 15 year old Eoghan manages to impress all the judges. Others to impress in London include Imani and Michael. Alexandra returns to audition after making the final seven in the under 25 category in 2005. She manages to impress all the judges and Louis calls her world class.