'X Factor' finally proves useful when contestant finds birth mom

Making it to the finalists' cut on "The X Factor" is already the cat's pajamas. But what could make the experience even better? How about finding the birth mother you've spent your entire life wondering about? David Correy, a 26-year-old contestan, is now reaping extra benefits for his 13-hour drive to the audition site. He had spoken of his desire to meet his birth mother, and after his episode aired in Brazil, a woman named Luciene Lima recognized the baby photos and contacted local media. The birth certificate and the orphanage location both match up, and though a DNA test hasn’t been done yet, a friend says Correy already can’t wait to meet Lima. Could reality TV be up to some good after all?  [Source]

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