By Marcus Barnes


Hoping for a return: Amelia Lily arrives at ITV studios for the X Factor press conference where she admitted her return was 'bittersweet'


A few weeks ago she thought her chances of winning the X Factor were over after she was voted off the talent show.

However, today Amelia Lily looked set to return to the show as she leads the pack as favourite to replace Frankie Cocozza.

The 16-year-old arrived at the ITV Studios for a press conference today where she admitted her return is 'bittersweet'.

In the lead: The pink-haried singer is head of the pack as favourite to return to the show


Amelia wore a punk-inspired outfit consisting of patterned leggings, a blazer jacket with the sleeves rolled to her elbows, a black vest top and black boots.

She completed her rebellious look with pink hair and and a spiked choker around her neck.

Frankie, who was dismissed from the show earlier this week over allegations of drug boasts, was romantically linked with Amelia during their time on the show.


Back for another try: (Back Row l-r) Jonjo Kerr, 2 Shoes - Lucy Texeira and Charley Bird, Amelia Lily and James Michael with the judges (front row l-r) Louis Walsh, Tulisa Contostavlos, Kelly Rowland and Gary Barlow

Fingers crossed: Tulisa will be hoping her contestant make it back into the X Factor - Caroline Flack was also present at the press conference


She admitted at the X Factor press conference today: 'It's bittersweet replacing Frankie.'

Amelia also said she hasn't spoken to her Cocozza since he was unceremoniously kicked off the show but added: 'I hope he's alright.'

Other finalists 2 Shoes, James Michael and Jonjo Kerr are all being given a second chance after Gary Barlow's act was kicked off after allegedly boasting about taking drugs.


Bring us back: 2 Shoes are in line for a return - if the public vote for them

I'll be back? Jonjo Kerr is up against favourite Amelia Lily


Tulisa Contostavlos, Louis Walsh, Kelly Rowland and head judge Gary Barlow were also present at the press conference.

The N-Dubz star wore chic biker jacket with a navy mini dress and matching ankle boots.

One of the acts axed by the judges in the first week of live shows will now be voted back in by the public, and Amelia is the hot favourite to return.


Will her girl return? Tulisa Contostavlos will be keeping her fingers crossed that Amelia is voted back in

Back for another day: Gary Barlow and Louis Walsh were also in attendance at the X Factor press conference


The singer used her time back in the limelight to ask fans to give her support and help her back into the competition.

Amelia pleaded: 'Guys pleaseee vote for me to come back to X Factor n perform this Saturday! It would mean the world to me n I promise I won't let you down!

'The number to call to vote for me to get back into TXF will be announced today! Please please vote, I have got so much more to give xx'


Laden down: Frankie Cocozza's pockets and hands were full of gear as he left his Brighton home this morning


Goner: But Amelia will be hoping she can replace Frankie Cocozza who was dismissed this week


source:dailymail