AN X-Factor hopeful has returned to her roots to showcase her singing.

Kerrianne Covell has so far wowed judges on the talent show and has made it through to the 'boot camp' stage.

At the weekend, the 23-year-old shoe shop assistant impressed the judges and a 5,000 Wembley audience to make it through to the next round of the competition.

Today, (Wednesday, September 24) she performed in front of performing arts students at her old college at Stockton Riverside as she continues her quest for fame.