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X Factor's Wagner opens up about 'feud' with Louis Walsh, his pet lion and getting death threats from PUTIN - 15 years after he and his bongos became a national treasure
Love him or hate him, no one could turn away when he belted out his renditions of She Bangs / Love Shack, but sadly his X Factor journey came to an end in the quarter-final.
The moustachioed Brazilian with his distinctive thick accent, long locks that would whip around around the stage, and a passion for percussion, became an instant fan favourite, with millions tuning in every week to see what he would do next. Once inside the studio, he's more than happy to reminisce about his glory days on The X Factor but admits he hasn't kept in touch with any of his fellow contestants, which included the likes of Katie Waissel, Cher Lloyd and One Direction. Initially Louis dumped Wagner at Judges' Houses; then brought him back as a wildcard; refused to learn how to pronounce his name; then voted against him in the sing-off, ultimately sending him home.
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