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    EXCLUSIVE: Lawson backing Ella Henderson to win X Factor

    We blimmin' love Lawson. Every time we meet the boys, they're on great form and willing to talk about EVERYTHING.

    The last time we met up with Lawson, we couldn't wait to get their thoughts on X Factor - and we were dying to know which contestant they were backing to win.

    The lads told us that they'd heard a lot of good things about Ella Henderson and were backing her to win the whole show.

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    Joel said: "Ella, she's good. I think she could win."

    Shortly after our chat with the guys, they appeared on The Xtra Factor, where they got to meet Ella.

    LawsonLawson hanging out with Ella Henderson. Copyright [PR image]They even had their picture taken with the gorge X Factor contestant like true fans.

    However, Lawson said that they probably wouldn't have gone down The X Factor route themselves because the show isn't suitable for bands.

    Ryan explained: "It's a great platform for artists who for whatever reason haven't been able to do it. Look at people like Leona, Olly Murs...we've got some great artists out of it. One Direction are cleaning up at the moment."

    In between storming the charts with their new single, Standing in the Dark, Lawson have even squeezed in time to perform a special acoustic set for their fans.

    You can watch Lawson's performance here