Olly Murs Hoping To Convert US 1D Fans To Murs Army

Olly Murshas revealed he's hoping to convert some ofOne Direction's US fans to the Murs army following his stint supporting the lads on their North American tour.

Last month, it was confirmed that theMTV Presents Titanic Sounds about touring the US with The X Factor group, Olly exclusively told MTV.co.uk: "1D have been brilliant in allowing me to go on tour with them and I get on really well with the guys so yeah, it’s going to be exciting.

"They are causing loads of hype and hysteria everywhere they go so to be invited along it’s going to be fun."

The 27-year old added: "Hopefully I can convert them [their fans] into the Murs army and the Ollyettes so if they can be converted, that will be great."

When asked about emulating One Direction's success Stateside, Olly added: "There’s always room for everyone, but for me, America is just a good challenge and fingers crossed the song does well and if it does, it will be amazing!"

You can catch Olly's performance at MTV Presents Titanic Sounds on MTV UK’s music channels from 5th May 2012.

By Joanne Dorken

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