Monica Michael's X Factor Announcement Receives Mixed Reaction

Good news for Monica Michael this week as she has snagged the coveted X Factor wildcard slot. The 24-year-old, who narrowly missed landing a spot in Rita's girls group has been given a second chance to impress on the hit talent show.

The wildcard slot, which sees an unsuccessful performer from the previous round return for the live shows, was a hot topic recently with fans taking to social media to speculate as to who would grab the spot. However, the ITV Twitter account confirmed the news that Monica was the lucky lady this week. The post read: "We are VERY excited to announce that this year's #XFactor Wild Card IS...@monicamichaeluk! #XtraFactor".

We are VERY excited to announce that this year's #XFactor Wild Card IS...@monicamichaeluk! #XtraFactor pic.twitter.com/FPrMYJtETD
— The X Factor (@TheXFactor) October 29, 2015

Soon after, Monica herself took to the site to express her excitement, writing: "Hi guys! I know Halloween is upon us but this is not a trick... I AM BACK!!!! #XtraFactor #WildCard"

Hi guys! I know Halloween is upon us but this is not a trick... I AM BACK!!!! #XtraFactor #WildCard — Monica Michael (@monicamichaeluk) October 29, 2015

Sure enough, viewers soon took to Twitter to weigh in on the announcement, with most people delighted to see Monica return.

A massive congratulations to @monicamichaeluk ! ❤️❤️❤️ #WildCard #XFactor
— Melody Stone (@MelodyStoneUK) October 29, 2015

@monicamichaeluk IM SOOOO HAPPY YOURE BACK!! — sammy (@SammyGA_) October 29, 2015

@TeddyUniverse @monicamichaeluk I know Monica will win it ?? flawless vocals and huge heart. @EbruEllis is amazing, she'll make it solo ?
— matm (@blackouttd) October 29, 2015

@blackouttd @monicamichaeluk @EbruEllis I can't wait to see Monica live shows ? on xfactor and yes ebru is amazing. I'm still shocked — teddy michaels (@TeddyUniverse) October 29, 2015

@monicamichaeluk @bonsaibabe1 Definitely deserved to come back after such a great performance at the judges house!!!
— Jamie Spookles (@Jamie__Sharples) October 29, 2015

However, other viewers were less enthused...

@nyndubzmixerSTL @monicamichaeluk im deffo switching the channel when she's going to be performing, ? — Reeeemmaaaa (@reeemaaaxo) October 29, 2015

@monicamichaeluk this is a horrible horrible horrible trick. Not a treat at all.
— get weird (@nyndubzmixerSTL) October 29, 2015

@monicamichaeluk nooooooooooooooo you're shit — Tom (@livingjoke) October 29, 2015

@monicamichaeluk take the hint if u were that gd you would of gone through the last 2 times! Ruined xfactor for me and ill not be watching
— sophie bridges (@sophiebridges09) October 29, 2015

While singer Steve Brookstein decided to keep us all wondering with this cryptic tweet: