NEWS: Olly Murs is gracious in defeat as Joe McElderry wins the X-Factor 2009.
Joe McElderry has been named X Factor Winner 2009 after going head-to-head against 26-year-old Olly Murs, in the final on Sunday 13th December 2009.
18-year-old Joe from South Shields was victorious in the competition after many months of his hard work in the auditions and his nerve-wracking live performances.
Joe McElderry was overcome with emotion as he spoke to host Dermot O'Leary: "I can't even speak, thank you so much everyone." Proud Cheryl said: “I feel over the moon I’m absolutely delighted. The right person won. Joe I’m so proud of you. The north east are going to go nuts.” Simon Cowell added “I’m gutted for Olly, I’m thrilled for you because you are brilliant.”
Stacey Solomon's Dream is Over - December 12th
Stacey Solomon was gracious in defeat as she recieved the lowest amount of votes last night.
Joe McElderry and Olly Murs Head to Head
Olly Murs and Joe McElderry battled it out for the title of X-Factor Winner 2009, a recording contract and the likely Christmas number one on Sunday night.
Joe McElderry saw his new single go to press. The 2009 Winners Song "The Climb" is live to download here on Itunes and Amazon MP3.
Rumours From the Internet
The X-Factor rumours buzzing around the 'net includes:-
The 2009 X-Factor Winners Song is reported to be Miley Cyrus's The Climb.
Organisers of next year's X Factor live tour have announced several new dates due to high demand for tickets.
Confirmed acts who will perform at the 2010 concerts are Lucie Jones, Stacey Solomon, Joe McElderry, Lloyd Daniels, Jamie Archer, Olly Murs, Danyl Johnson and John & Edward.
The full dates are as follows:
February 15-16 - Liverpool, Arena
February 17-19 - Birmingham, Arena
February 20-21 - London, Wembley Arena
February 23-26 - Cardiff, International Arena
February 27-28 - Brighton, Centre
March 1-2 - Nottingham, Arena
March 4-7 - Aberdeen, EEC
March 8-9 - Glasgow, SECC
March 10 - Newcastle, Arena
March 11-12 - Sheffield, Arena
March 13-14 - Manchester, Arena
March 16 - Dublin, The O2
March 17-18 - Belfast - Odyssey, Arena
March 20-21 - London, The O2
March 22-24 - Cardiff, International Arena
March 26-27 - Newcastle, Arena
March 29 - Belfast, Odyssey Arena
March 30-31 - Dublin, The O2
April 1 - Belfast, Odyssey Arena
April 4 - Glasgow, SECC
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