Aaron has already beaten 75,000 other hopefuls to be one of the top 150 chosen to make it through to boot camp, where judges Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh will be putting the hopefuls through their paces. So does this mean Aaron will be giving up cabbying and cabaret in Blackpool? We asked him what it's like to face those judges... What's the atmosphere like behind the scenes at the X-Factor?
"When I went for my first audition, in Birmingham, I waited for three hours in a queue, before getting sent to the holding area where I waited for another hour. The atmosphere is quite electric and exciting because the place is full of larger than life characters, who are only too pleased to get up and give everyone a song. The room is also full of production crew and camaramen and people loved to play up to the cameras. But when your number is called through to audition in front of the producers for the show, the nerves really kick in." How long have you been singing? How did you get started?
"I started singing when I went for the first series of Pop Idol in 2001. This was the first time I ever sang in public and I managed to get down to the final 60 people. Although, I did not sing again for a couple of years and that is when I started out on the cabaret circuit. I sing in a few Blackpool hotels and a casino in Liverpool, but I am always looking for new venues..."  | Aaron's been getting mobbed in Blackpool! |
What was the waiting like before your audition?
"After an audition for the producers, you are then called back a month later to audition for BMG record people, and finally you get through to see the celebrity judges. This is where I felt the most nervous, knowing what awaited me... " And when you were finally in front of the judges..?
"The room with the judges in was very large and a lot of producers are sitting around the sides of the room. I was shaking, but I kept thinking that this is my moment and I just gave it my all. The judges gave me very positive comments about my singing (and a few not so positive comments about my ripped jeans!) and I got a 'yes' from all three of them. I felt so emotional then and could not wait to go out and tell my family." So, what do you think it's going to be like in Boot Camp?
"I am looking forward to see what awaits me at Boot Camp, and I know that I will give 110% effort." Which judge would you love to get in Boot Camp and why?
"There is not one particular judge that I would like, as I respect each and every one of them. Of course, Simon Cowell is the main man, as his opinion seems to strike a chord with tv viewers, but I am just grateful to get to Boot Camp and look forward to meeting my judge." Are you willing to change your image for the programme?
"I am willing to change my image, as the judges are very successful in the music industry and they know what it takes to succeed. So, yes I am more than willing to do whatever it takes - within reason!" Are you getting recognised in Blackpool since you appeared on the X-Factor?
"The responses that I have been getting from people in Blackpool have been FANTASTIC. I have been constantly recognised since the show was aired. Everyone has been really complimentary and I have been spotted in my taxi, at the gym, in the supermarket and in my daughters' school playground - where I was mobbed with children!" And finally, whatever happened to Steve Brookstein?!
"Well I hope he'll be there to hand over his X Factor crown to me!"
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