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X factor Danyl Johnson on NBC`s ‘The Today Show’

The X Factor Danyl Johnson

The X Factor Danyl Johnson

Danyl Johnson the X Factor star has landed an appearance on NBC’s The Today Show

Danyl a 28 year old schoolteacher has been allegedly approached after his X Factor audition was viewed over one million times on YouTube. US breakfast show’s producers are keen to have him on the show furthering his new “The next Susan Boyle” frenzy.

Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue all praised Daynyl after performing The Beatles’ ‘With A Little Help From My Friends’ in Saturday night’s launch episode – Simon saying it was the best first performance he had ever saw.

A friend of Danyl`s  told the Daily Mail: “The Today Show contacted him because they saw his audition and think he’s a real star. They want him on this week – and he thinks it’s an amazing opportunity.”

Meanwhile ITV comentect to The Sun: “Not even we expected things to move this quickly.”

Johnson’s early success in the competition has already caused comparisons to Britain’s Got Talent star Susan Boyle, who became an internet sensation after her own audition aired earlier this year.

The X Factor second highest ratings ever, thanks to Susan Boyle

Simon Cowell thanks Susan Boyle

Simon Cowell thanks Susan Boyle

THE X Factor launch 11.7 million – and Simon Cowell puts it down to SUSAN BOYLE.

A staggering 11.7million tuned in to watch Saturday nights X Factor and see its new format .Simon’s decision to hold auditions in front of a live studio audience is now down to thelegendary Susan Boyle audition on sister show Britain’s Got Talent, which became a worldwide YouTube sensation.

“Susan Boyle changed auditions forever.”

“If she had walked on to the X Factor like it used to be it would not have been as dramatic.

“Giving people a crowd to perform in front of makes it harder and more exciting.

“It makes or breaks you. It can turn a good performance into an incredible one.”

Saturday’s X Factor was watched by 54 per cent of the telly audience.

The figure is a massive boost for Simon, who admited he had become bored of the shows original format.

“Danyl Johnson as an example of just how much the show had improved.”

“He gave an incredible audition. He’s got a seriously, seriously good voice.”

“You watch it and it immediately has the wow factor. The show has stepped up a gear.”

“And it’s great for the viewers. It’s feel-good telly and that’s something we could seriously do with in Britain right now.”

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