They have a pre audition stage on xfactor, I would imagine passing this stage (so he can audition in front of the "star" judges) would give him the impression he was good, sadly they put through the really bad acts so they can be laughed at, its good for ratings.
lol...agree cazzz...I really only watch the show when the "bad" acts are on....once they get to the "good" stuff ..that's me done.....love 'em....the girl a few weeks back who started effin' an' blindin' and nearly got the better of the whole security section was just something else..APML..:-)