X Factor star Matt Cardle popped back to his local for a well-earned pint.

On Tuesday night, the painter and decorator relaxed at the Five Bells in Colne Engaine with a pal.

Landlord Darran Lingley said: “Matt could definitely win the show.

“He’s the talk of the village.

“But because it’s so natural to see him around here, we don’t get star struck.

“That’s probably why he likes to come back here.

“We will keep him grounded."