VAN driver Ben Haenow carried on Croydon's tradition of success on the X Factor when he appeared on Saturday night's audition show.
The 29-year-old wowed the judges with his rendition of Bill Withers classic Aint No Sunshine, with Simon Cowell saying he was surprised Ben hadn't already been given a record deal.
Ben sailed through to the next round of auditions, earning a yes from all four judges - Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Mel B, and Louis Walsh.
Last year, three Croydon acts made it through to the final 12 on the X Factor live shows - Lorna Simpson, Hannah Barrett, and eventual semi-finalists Rough Copy.
