One thing that has been stand-out from every person I’ve spoken to about X Factor contestant Cyrus Villanueva, is he’s a top bloke and the humblest of guys.
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Villanueva played tour guide to mentor Chris Isaak and a Prime7 film crew on Wednesday, with fans screaming everywhere.
Wollongong Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery was at the free concert in the Crown Street Mall, clearly bitten by the ‘Cyrus Virus’.
“He comes across as a really nice guy. He’s not only good looking … he’s a well rounded individual,” said Councillor Bradbery.
Jo Halios-Lewis from Balgownie ducked out of work early to bring her two children to the concert, agreeing the singer was down to earth and talented – “head and shoulders above the others”.
Senior minister of the New Day Church in Figtree Brett Gottle has known Villanueva for eight years and also attested to his character.
“He’s a man of integrity, he has incredible character, incredibly humble and extremely competent,” he said.
The other running theme I kept hearing from everybody – even my housemate who rarely watches talent shows – is that Villanueva does have The X Factor.