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Shane Filan wants X Factor slot: 'I have some great songs'

Shane Filan says he would love to perform on this year's X Factor.

The TV talent show is back in action this autumn as it prepares for live shows later this year.

Speaking to Bang Showbiz, former Westlife man Shane Filan says he would love to appear on the programme.

However, he said he is "realistic" about landing a sought-after slot.

The Irishman said: "It'd be nice to hear from Simon [Cowell]. Westlife were on The X Factor loads of times over the years, but we were one of the biggest bands around.

"But I'm just a solo artist starting out now, if you get the biggest song in the world then you'll get on The X Factor but if you don't, you won't, because you're competing against some of the biggest acts in the world, you're competing against everyone in America all the biggest acts in the UK and there's only 15 slots or whatever it is.

"I'd love to get on this year but I'm very realistic about where I am at in my solo career and I'm building this again and it takes time and great songs. I feel I have a couple of great songs on this album so we'll see where it ends up in the next couple of months."

Filan released his second solo album 'Right Here' on September 25.

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