The Unconventionals, who had been together for just two months prior to auditioning for the X Factor, impressed the judges during their qualification to the final 12 but fell apart spectacularly on the first live show.

Gone were melodious harmonies that had seen them through to the finals and instead the audience were exposed to a horrendous rendition of 'Dancing in the Street' which saw the group eliminated at the first time of asking.

The Unconventionals are as follows:

Nicola Dawn is 33 years old, from Cheshire and works in promotions. She lives with boyfriend and fellow Unconventional Tom Newman. Nicola has sang for 20 years and has appeared in numerous stage productions including 'Cirque De Soleil'. She has trained in ballet, tap and jazz dancing and appeared in Barry Manilow's choir for the song 'One Voice' at the age of 10.

Tom Newman is a 39 year old builder from Kent. He currently lives with fellow band member Nicola Dawn who he has dated for six years. Tom has appeared in a number of television commercials including a Ryder Cup promotion, an Observer newspaper advert and also on stage in the musical The Blues Brothers.

Andrew Newey is 38 years old and an usher from Hill. He currently works alongside band member Drew Jaymson at the London Palladium. He has sang for the past 31 years and between 1985-88 had group vocal training at the Italia Conti stage school.

Drew Jaymson is a 41 year old usher from Oxford and met band member Andrew Newey during work at the London Palladium. He has appeared in musical productions such as Grease, Mamma Mia and Taboo but feels at 41 years old, this is his last chance to succeed in show business.

Elizabeth Ewing is a 37 year old waitress from Scotland. She has 20 years singing experiences and has appeared on stage in productions of Grease and Les Miserables and on television in Taggart, Bob Martin and Gentleman's Relish.

Lucy Newton is a 25 year old promotions assistance from Sussex but is vastly experienced on stage and screen. Lucy has appeared in numerous musicals including Fame, Footloose, Joseph, Les Miserables and Taboo and has also appeared in television adverts for the likes of Asda and British Gas.

The group all dreamed of succeeding in the music and musical theatre industry and despite an early exit from the X Factor, their profile may have risen significantly enough for them all to fulfil their ambitions.