Hannah Bradbeer, the Tonbridge woman who narrowly missed out on a place in the final stages of The X Factor, has said she will never again put herself through the experience.

Hannah, 23, of Goldsmid Road, made it through to the final six girls in the 14 - 24 age category before being told she had not made the cut by Cheryl Cole.

Speaking to the Kent and Sussex Courier today, Hannah said the ITV programme would always have "an extremely fond place" in her heart.

"I loved the experience," the former city office worker said, "but I won't go through it again."

For more of her reaction and to find out who she is backing to win the competition, see this Friday's Tonbridge edition of the Kent and Sussex Courier.