A Douglas woman has revealed why she persuaded her boyfriend into auditioning for a UK TV show.
Emma Smith, from Cronk-y-berry, sent a video to the X factor of her partner Sam singing.
27 year old Sam originally auditioned on the Island, but has since travelled to Liverpool to sing in front of the Judges - and made it through this weekend.
Emma says he's no stranger to music:
Island gym’s cheeky charity calendar returns
An Island gym is preparing to bare all for charity.
Young Manx competitors put their robot to the test in America
Two young robotics competitors are travelling to America this weekend for a global competition.
Two roads in Douglas closed on Sunday for tree work
Two roads in Douglas will shut for tree works on Sunday.
Election night brings surprises and records
It was a night of surprises and records as the results of the Island's general election were released last night.
Two new representatives for Garff as sitting MHKs voted out
Both of Garff's sitting MHKs have lost out in the election.
Alf Cannan re-elected in Ayre and Michael
Chief Minister Alf Cannan has successfully defended his seat.
Moorhouse wins another term in the House of Keys
Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse has won another five years in the House of Keys.
Two new MHKs in Glenfaba and Peel
Glenfaba and Peel has two new MHKs after today's general election.
