Teenage heart throb Sam Callahan has received support - from a Government minister.

John Whittingdale is chairman of the culture, sport and media select committee and a lover of heavy metal music.

But the Maldon MP put his support behind Great Totham teenager Sam as he began his X Factor journey to stardom.

Mr Whittingdale, who is invited to the final each year as part of his role as the select committee chairman, told Sam when they met up this week: "See you at the final."

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