2008 Shorewood grad auditions for The X Factor

Peet Montzingo in 2010

Peet Montzingo charmed the judges, but charisma wasn't enough to get the 2008 Shorewood grad past the auditions of the X Factor.

It was enough to get him and his mother Vicki Montzingo a long segment on the television show, which aired Wednesday evening, September 28.

All four judges, including the blunt and often rude Simon Cowell, encouraged Peet, saying he had what it took to be a successful performer.  You can watch his audition here.

This is Peet's second star turn on a national TV show, as he was a contestant and close runner up in the physical game show Wipe Out! last year. (see story).

His mother, Shoreline resident Vicki Montzingo, is an actress (see previous story).