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X Factor: TYP miss out on wildcard

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Teenage classical music student Fletcher Mills has beeen voted in to the X Factor NZ top 13 as a wildcard.

The surprise announcement was made last night at a VIP Ball, with Fletcher, 17, beating four other wannabe superstars in a public poll.

"Leaving the competition and then given the opportunity to come back has me realise what a big deal this," Fletcher said.

"I am going to take it and run with it and see how far I can go. A massive thank you to all my supporters - I'll do my best for you!"

The X Factor NZ Top 13 are: Fletcher Mills, Benny Tipene, Tom Batchelor, Whenua Patuwai, Cassie Henderson, Eden Roberts, Jackie Thomas, Anna Wilson, Maaka Fiso, Taye Williams, Gap 5, L.O.V.E. and Moorhouse.

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