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X Factor hopeful Monica Michael gets a second shot at the Six Chair Challenge after Cheryl Fernandez-Versini controversially gave her the boot last year

Published: 16:52 EST, 27 September 2015 | Updated: 19:49 EST, 27 September 2015

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It is her second shot at stardom on the X Factor.

And Monica Michael had it all to play for as she faced the judges at the last stages of Boot Camp on Sunday night's episode of the ITV talent show.

The 25-year-old youth worker made it through to the Six Chair Challenge on last year's show however Cheryl Fernandez-Versini caused controversy when she kicked her off in a shock move.

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Back again: Monica Michael had it all to play for as she faced the judges at the last stages of Boot Camp on Sunday night's episode of the ITV talent show.

The Fight For This Love hitmaker describer Monica as 'her biggest regret' from the previous series and seemed to be vouching for the pretty brunette this time around.

Monica stepped in front of the judges to sing a jazzy version of Bill Withers' Ain't No Sunshine, which showed off her impressive range to full capacity however seemed to split opinion among the tough judges.

Despite Rita observing that Monica 'wants it bad' Cheryl and Simon were divided over Monica's song choice - with Simon believing it suited her while former fan Cheryl was not sold.

Second chance: The 25-year-old youth worker made it through to the Six Chair Challenge on last year's show however Cheryl Fernandez-Versini kicked her off

Fingers crossed: Rita pointed out how badly the talented singer wanted the prize

The former Girls Aloud singer looked disappointed as she said to Simon: 'She shouldn't have sung that.'

Simon, who is mentoring the Overs, disagreed however, telling his fellow judge: 'It's a good song for her... She's not perfect. There's always this crack in her voice.'

Monica was clearly feeling emotional, as she said: 'I want this more than I've ever wanted it... The light at the end of the tunnel's getting brighter and brighter but that tunnel can shut at any point.'

Disagreement: The former Girls Aloud singer looked disappointed as she said to Simon: 'She shouldn't have sung that.

Hoping: Monica was clearly feeling emotional, as she said: 'I want this more than I've ever wanted it... The light at the end of the tunnel's getting brighter and brighter but that tunnel can shut at any point.'

Success: Despite the uncertainty surrounding her future, Monica was overjoyed when she was summoned to be told she had succeeded in making it to the next stage

Despite the uncertainty surrounding her future, Monica was overjoyed when she was summoned to be told she had succeeded in making it to the next stage.

The Six Chair Challenge was where the talented singer fell last time - meaning the pressure is heightened for her as she heads to the round at Wembley Stadium.

Clearly thrilled as the news was unveiled, she took to Twitter to post: YESSSS!! I DONE IT!! NOW ITS TIME TO FACE MY DEMONS.. 6 CHAIR CHALLENGE AGAIN!! OH NOOOOOOO .. Thank you for the love everyone x'

Overjoyed: Clearly thrilled as the news was unveiled, she took to Twitter to post: YESSSS!! I DONE IT!! NOW ITS TIME TO FACE MY DEMONS.. 6 CHAIR CHALLENGE AGAIN!! OH NOOOOOOO .. Thank you for the love everyone x'

Called back: Another hopeful to be given a second chance was pretty brunette Holly Johnson who stepped on stage to belt out a rendition of Sam Smith's hit Like I Can which was met with tepid reviews from the panel

Another hopeful to be given a second chance was pretty brunette Holly Johnson who stepped on stage to belt out a rendition of Sam Smith's hit Like I Can which was met with tepid reviews from the panel.

At the end of Sunday night's show, as the brutal judges dished out their yes and no votes, Holly was called into the room of doom and told she would be taken no further in the competition.

Clearly dejected, the stunning competitor left the room although Rita told Simon she believed they had made an error in judgement and the X Factor boss seemed to agree.

He said: 'I felt we owed you an explanation. I could see on your face you thought how could I do any more. I want to own up to the fact we made a mistake.' to which delighted Holly ran out of the room to phone home.

Another second chance: At the end of Sunday night's show, as the brutal judges dished out their yes and no votes, Holly was called into the room of doom and told she would be taken no further in the competition however she was then brought back for a second chance