Curtis Moore is set to become an X Factor favorite despite getting told off on stage by Simon Cowell.
The cheeky teenager is told to “zip it and stop being such a smart arse” following his incredible performance of Mario's Let Me Love You.
Although he was awarded four ‘yesses’ by the judges, Cowell was concerned by Curtis’s attitude ????
Curtis at the time of X Factor was only 16 years old, with a sound Simon Cowell called “incredibly current""
Cheryl Cole noted after his performance: I like you because “You’ve got a little bit of swagger”.
Simon Cowell had plenty to say to the young hopeful. He began, “You and I are going to have a little conversation and it’s called “attitude.” I really like you, Curtis. I really like you. But you’ve got to listen to what people say. I actually like your swagger but you have to work with people.”

He went on to reveal his enthusiasm for Curtis Moore’s performance. “I think you are incredibly current. One of the most current artists we’ve had on the audition process so far. Maybe this is the first time people believe in you as a person. I think you’re really talented. I actually like you.”