Chico was a bundle of laughs throughout the second series and was the first person to write a song especially for X Factor.

At mentor Sharon's home he caused a stir when he jumped into a shallow pool and danced in the water still holding a live microphone.

The suitably ironic It's Chico Time was written after his famous catchphrase (Chico: "What time is it?", audience: "It's Chico time!") and knocked Madonna off the top spot.