Amy Mottram from Essex performed Clown for the judges at The X Factor 2013 auditions

Amy Mottram returned to the X Factor stage tonight, to perform for the judges once again.

The 17 years old Essex singer auditioned last year and make it as far as Tulia’s judges’ houses, before being rejected.

On returning tonight she confessed that she was feeling more nervous than ever.

Before singing ‘Clown’ by Emeli Sande Amy told Dermot O’Leary:

“[I was] gutted. Coming back is so nerve wracking, you have got something to prove now and I want to go out and give it my all. Hopefully this year will be my year.”

After her performance Sharon Osbourne told her:

“I think you’re incredibly brave to come back again. You’re determined and I like that.”

Nicole Scherzinger added: “You are so special and you’re a star.”

Amy got four yeses from the judges and a place in the next round of arena auditions.