BRADFORD'S Danny Tetley has been eliminated from The X Factor during the show's semi-final.

The singer, who was mentored by Ayda Williams failed to impress viewers and he and fellow contestant, Irish plumber Brendan Murray, received the fewest votes, sending them packing without a chance to sing for survival.

Benidorm performer Tetley said he did not think he would make it this far in the competition and added: "This is only the start for me."I love you guys, the team, Simon Cowell, thank you - we've got friendship, it's awesome, I love you."

Williams said that Tetley "has been my hero this entire competition, I'm going to miss him so much, but I'm still going to Yorkshire and having a Tetley's bitter with him."

During the show, Tetley tackled Shirley Bassey's This Is My Life, as well as taking part in a group performance of Abba hits.

The show included a special appearance from Abba's Bjorn Ulvaeus, who helped prepare the contestants for the routine.