Launching himself firmly into the spotlight of UK audiences, here is Danyl's first audition for the X-Factor, where he stunned the crowd and had Simon Cowell standing in appreciation. Danyl's rendition of "With a little help from my friends" was judged by Simon to be the best first audition he has ever heard - and thats certainly saying something!

Danyl's audition was featured on the first episode of this years X-Factor, and he had the last slot in the show. The first of many performances that we will surely see from the British schoolteacher. Will we see him back teaching kids in school again after the finals are over?  We don't think so!