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3 unusual facts about Ben Mills


Ben Mills

During his time on The X Factor he was mentored by Sharon Osbourne.

Mills' audition song for The X Factor was "Bring It On Home To Me" by Sam Cooke, which impressed the panel of judges; Simon Cowell thought he sounded like a young Joe Cocker, whom, incidentally, Ben names as one of his musical influences along with Tom Waits, Rod Stewart and David Bowie.

Bryan van Putten

He has also opened for international acts such as Ben Mills (UK).


Ray Quinn

His self-titled debut album Doing It My Way was released on 12 March 2007, the same day as that of fellow The X Factor finalist Ben Mills.


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