- In July 2008, Aston, Marvin, Oritsé and JB auditioned for the fifth series of the X Factor as four solo artists.
- During the bootcamp stage, the four were put together to form a new group.
- The group survived being eliminated many times to finish in second place to Alexandra Burke.
- Aston, Marvin, Oritsé and JB won over 1 million votes in the final.