Jai Waetford

Biography

“I never wanted to be a superstar … until I joined X Factor!”

The fifth series of X Factor Australia provided the platform for Jai to gob smack Australia with an almost casual ease, finishing third in the Grand Final behind Taylor Henderson and Dani Im. Here was a 14-year-old kid glowing with natural talent, delivering one standout performance after another with a surety way beyond his years.

“I don’t get nervous, it’s just something that never happens to me. Although I freaked out a little bit the first time I performed without my guitar!”

Jai Waetford is a young man with a simple and admirable mission – “I just want to make people happy,” he says. “Make some good music and put a smile on people’s faces.”