July 24th 2024.
In an interview with The Agency, Aiden Grimshaw opened up about his time on The X Factor and his regrets about not fully taking advantage of the platform it provided. Aiden was only 18 years old when he appeared on the show in 2010, alongside other now-famous contestants like One Direction, Rebecca Ferguson, and Cher Lloyd. However, despite the initial fame and success, Aiden admits that he was too focused on maintaining a cool image and didn't fully embrace all of the opportunities that came his way.
Reflecting on his experience, Aiden shared, "My only regrets about the show are that maybe I didn't give it my all afterwards because I was so concerned about being cool. Looking back now, I realize how silly that was. I should have just gone for everything and taken advantage of all the opportunities that were presented to me." It's a common struggle for young artists to balance staying true to themselves while also trying to appeal to a wider audience, and Aiden learned this lesson the hard way.
Aiden explained that at the time, he didn't think The X Factor was the "coolest thing in the world," but he did love his time on the show and was grateful for the opportunity. However, his worries about appearing uncool stopped him from fully pursuing different paths and ventures that he felt would have been more acceptable to those who didn't watch the show. He realized that this mindset was holding him back and preventing him from truly exploring his potential.
It's interesting to note that Aiden's journey on The X Factor began in a somewhat unconventional way. He auditioned for the show after his mom caught him smoking weed. She banned him from taking a gap year and encouraged him to apply for the singing competition instead. Aiden didn't make it to the live shows on his first try, but on his second attempt, he caught the attention of Dannii Minogue, who would become his mentor. Aiden fondly remembers his time with her, saying, "She was absolutely lovely."
Despite not keeping in touch with most of his fellow contestants, Aiden does occasionally message winner Matt Cardle. He also looks back on his time on The X Factor with a positive attitude and is grateful for the opportunities it provided him. However, he admits that he's only now discovering who he is as an artist and is excited to share his music with the world.
After the show, Aiden signed with a record label and released a single and an album, but he's now focusing on releasing new music as an independent artist. He's also recently moved back to his hometown of Blackpool and is feeling happy and inspired. Aiden revealed, "I've decided to release some of the music I've been working on over the past 10 years instead of just constantly writing new stuff. I'm not doing it for any other reason than because I love making music."
In addition to producing for other artists, Aiden also plays music for events and covers songs for fun, but he's excited to go on tour and release an EP in the coming months. He's in a good place now and is looking forward to sharing his music with the world. Aiden said, "I'm just happy to be back in a happy place." We can't wait to hear what he has in store for us.
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