Sam Bailey announced as the X Factor 2013 Winner, Dec 15, 2013 at Wembley Arena. The judges give her a standing ovation yet again, as she breaks down in tears performing 'Skyscraper'.



After gaining 1 million votes and being crowned the winner, Sam struggled to speak as she was interviewed by Dermot O'Leary. She could only manage: 'I don't know what to say, I just want to say thank you'.

Here's the moment when Sam Bailey won the X Factor 2013

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The prison officer Sam Bailey put in the performance of her life in front of 10,000 screaming fans in Wembley Arena to beat Nicholas McDonald to the coveted title.

After gaining 1 million votes and being crowned the winner, Sam struggled to speak as she was interviewed by Dermot O'Leary. She could only manage: 'I don't know what to say, I just want to say thank you'.



Sam Bailey sang Celine Dion's 'The Power of Love' and Demi Lovato's 'Skyscraper where judges praises her so well, Nicole told, Sam you were born to do two things, to be an amazing mom and a star, you are a beacon of light and so inspiring. Nicole in tears also said that's the first time I saw you in tears, that voice is a gift from God. Louis told, you deserve a recording career, while Gary told, the Nation is so proud of her, it's a well done and amazing. Sharon, broke in tears and couldn't say anything.

Sam told that she waited the winning moment for 20 years. Watch the moment Sam Bailey won the X Factor 2013

Runner-up Nicholas McDonald, who was mentored by judge Louis Walsh, was gallant in his defeat, and praised the show's victor, telling Dermot: 'Sam is hard to beat, thank you everyone and I love you all.'

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Performing her celebrity duet, Sam Bailey took to the Wembley Arena stage with X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger on the X Factor UK final live show performance Dec 14, 2013.



Singing 'And I’m Telling You', the two ladies delivered a very strong performance, stealing the night's episode. Despite Nicole seeming to have a lot of solo lines, Sam received a standing ovation and blew the judges away with her powerful voice.

Sam’s mentor Sharon Osbourne was in tears after the performance and Nicole admitted that the prison officer was “an honour” to share the stage with.

Watch the duet performance of Sam Bailey and Nicole Scherzinger

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On celebrity duets, finalist Nicholas McDonald performed Flying Without Wings together with the Westlife's Shane Filan on the X Factor Top 3 live performance, Dec 14, 2013.

Nicky and Shane performed the hit Westlife song Flying Without Wings in Wembley Arena.



Before singing, Nicholas said:

“I am a massive Westlife fan and I am so delighted to be singing with Shane. Tonight when I go out and sing this song it will be the biggest moment of my life.”

After their performance, Shane Filan said, “I said to Louis ‘there is something special about this kid, he could win it for you.” He got to the final! He’s amazing. He is 17 and he can sing like that. He nailed it!” “He’s incredible!”

Watch Nicholas McDonald and Shane Filan duet performance:



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In an impressive performance, Luke Friend brought the Wembley stage to a whole new level, filled with dancers, BMX riders, rollerbladers and people doing Parkour, Dec 14, 2013.

Standing on top of a makeshift Tube carriage and singing his heart out, the 17 year old singer delivered an energetic and lively performance.



Nicole Scherzinger said: "You looked like a little rock star out there. You bring another factor to this show, you have a uniqueness and people love you

Sharon Osbourne, who has always championed Luke, said: "In your VT you said that when you went home, it was the best day of your life.

"I hope tonight is the best day of your life. You've come a long way, well done - I am so happy that you are here with us today."

Gary Barlow said: "I was sad to lose Rough Copy, but somehow it was easier to take knowing that the place had gone to you.

"This competition is better for you being in it.

"I thought the verses of the song were a little too low for your voice but here's hoping people vote on the chorus."

Louis Walsh said: "It is all about finding someone new and someone who has potential. You are in the final for a reason."

Luke said: "It feels to be absolutely amazing to be in the final and this crowd is absolutely amazing."

Watch Luke Friend performance



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Sam Bailey performed Lady Gaga's 'The Edge of Glory' on the X Factor UK Top 3 live show performance night, Dec 14, 2013.

With around 10,000 people on the Wembley Arena, the prison officer delivered a powerful The Edge of Glory.



Gary Barlow said, “Now that’s what I’m talking about. That’s how to showcase your voice. That’s how to play the final: deliver a performance of that standard. Sam, I can’t think of anymore good things to say about you, incredible performance.”

While Nicole Scherzinger expressed her amazement, “Sam you sang the pants off of that song. You are Samazing honey. When you are up there, you’re like a beast. Sam that voice is undeniable, I’m so happy for you right now.”

Louis Walsh said, “Sam, you’ve got it all. You’re a class act. You are consistent. You have an amazing strong mentor. Two strong women together? That’s hard to beat.”

Proud mentor Sharon Osbourne said, “Forget girl power - it’s about woman power. I hope your fans back you for one more week to get you through.”

Watch Sam Bailey performance:



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In a duet performance, Luke Friend sings 'Anything Could Happen' with Ellie Goulding. Luke has his guitar again, Ellie also brought her guitar!



The 17 year old singer was paired with Ellie Goulding. Luke has been texting the singer ahead of their performance this evening.

“She’s probably one of the easiest people to work with and she just gets along with you, I think me and her just got each other quite quickly,” Luke said.

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Nicholas McDonald sings Candy by Robbie Williams - Live Week 10

The first performance of the final is by 17-year-old Nicholas McDonald, who is taking on the Robbie Williams hit, Candy.

Praising Nicholas, Sharon Osbourne compared the staging to a giant “Willy Wonker” factory and Nicole calling it “a trippy experience.” While Gary Borlow wasn’t as impressed with the performance confessing that he hopes the duet later is “better than that.”

Mentor Louis stuck up for his contestant though, telling him that Gary has never given him credit and Scotland should “show Gary who’s boss.”



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The final begins tonight with the final three contestants. Viewers will decide this year's champion and whoever they pick from Nicholas McDonald, Sam Bailey or Luke Friend.



The X Factor final airs in two parts and will be broadcast live from Wembley Arena. The first live show airs at 8pm on Saturday December 14 on ITV1, while the second show - which sees the contestant with the most votes crowned the winner will air the following day Sunday 15 at 7.30pm on ITV1.

Who's excited? Stay with us tonight, as we bring you video performances of the final three contestants.

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The X Factor will celebrate 10th year anniversary with performances from One Direction, Olly Murs and JLS.



Words from the official X Factor site:

"This weekend, we celebrate The X Factor’s 10th Birthday and guess what? We’re having a great big party. Get ready to see some familiar famous faces return to the stage over the course of Saturday AND Sunday – and be prepared to sing along in front of your TV as the finalists take on some of the biggest X Factor chart hits."

So what are the acts singing? Take a gander at this lot and tell us what you think…

Hannah Barrett – Hallelujah

Luke Friend – What Makes You Beautiful

Nicholas McDonald – The Climb

Rough Copy – Don’t Let Go

Sam Bailey – Bleeding Love

Tamera Foster – Impossible

LIVE Updates:

Olly Murs now performing 'Hand on Heart'

Now on stage, Nicholas McDonald

Judges Comments:
Sharon: Happy Birthday, Fabulous Song, You was so reliable! Solid as a rock!
Gary: another great performance
Nicole: I saw the identity, individuality, that was a beautiful song. Good Job
Louis: you are the best contestant

Now in stage, Hannah Barrett singing Hallelujah

Judges Comments:
Louis: that was your best performance ever
Sharon: you seem to be more comfortable, you've got a great beatiful voice
Gary: You've got to be yourself, you've moved on, you've got better and better each week
Nicole: You kept the integrity of the song, tonight you've just set me free, thank you so much

Now on stage, Luke Friend singin 'What Makes You Beautiful'

Judges Comments:
Sharon: That was great, you are the dark horse in this race.
Gary: That was a great performance
Nicole: I love that you took that risk, I love that song
Louis: You've come so far, you stand up tonight

Now on stage, Rough Copy singing 'Don’t Let Go'

Judges Comments:
Nicole: Good job boys
Louis: Well done
Sharon: I do find that song awfully whining, but it's lovely and you know I love you, it's just the song that I don't like.
Gary: Boy you did really really good tonight

Now on stage, Tamera Foster singing 'Impossible'

Judges Comments:
Louis:You're messing of the words, what happen to you
Sharon: Don't just get down on yourself, you did really really good.
Gary: It's excruciating, sorry it was really difficult to watch
Nicole: Keep doing this and nothing will be impossible

Now on stage, Sam Bailey for Bleeding Love

Judges Comments:
Standing ovation from Judges

Gary: Your the modern day diva, well done
Nicole: It was beautiful
Louis: You are the person to be, you can sell records world wide
Sharon: I am just so thankful that I have you


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Sam Callahan was eliminated on The X Factor UK 2013. The 19-year-old, from Great Totham, became the sixth finalist to leave the show after he was placed in the bottom two of the public vote.



Sam, on Saturday live performance sang a version of George Michael’s 1987 hit Faith. But his decision to play guitar as well as sing for his performance came in for criticism.



He said: “I want to stand out in this competition and I’m not going to sit here and play it safe.” Judge Gary Barlow said, “You got the guitar wrong at the beginning and you were out of time. “But you’re trying your best and you’re coming back every week. You’re a little fighter taking all these comments on the chin and I respect you for that.”

Sharon Osbourne said, “You did everything your way and I think you are extremely brave to have done that. “Tonight in your face you look defeated - you’re not defeated and you’re still in this race.”

On Sunday's elimination results show, Sam Callahan and Luke Friend were announced has having polled the fewest votes, placing them both into the sing off.

The two performed their 'save me' song, with Luke singing U2 hit I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking while Sam sung Goo Goo Dolls track Iris.

The judges votes: Louis refuse to vote. Nicole, Gary and Sharon sent home Sam. Sharon Osbourne expressed her disappointment that he left it until he was in the sing-off to connect on stage.

Callahan told host Dermot O'Leary: "I've had the most amazing time and I have absolutely no regrets. As far as I'm concerned this is just the beginning of a massive, massive adventure. Thank you guys for being a part of it."

Watch Sam Callahan's Final Performance 'Iris' by Goo Goo Dolls

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Miley Cyrus perform Wrecking Ball on The X Factor results Nov 17, 2013.

Miley promised fans an ‘intimate’ performance of her hit song “Wrecking Ball”. She sat atop of an improvised sand dune and sang the power ballad Wrecking Ball in what some said was a shaky voice. Earlier, Miley Cyrus tweeted that she was feeling ‘sicky’ but that didn't deter her from The X Factor TV appearance.

Right after the performance, reports came out that the vocals weren't quite as smooth as they could have been. Metro, says ‘Miley Cyrus sounds like a goat’. Others complained about her vocals, with one, Tom, writing: ‘Is Miley Cyrus ok? At least we can be 1000% sure she isn't miming, good on her for giving it a go.’

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Following the Top 7 live performances on Saturday, The X Factor UK Results show reveals the eliminated contestant and the artists through to the next live show next week.



The acts performed The Great British Songbook and the proceeds of this weekend’s live performances will be donated to the Disasters Emergency Committee’s (DEC) relief efforts for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.

The Final 7 sing 'Never Forget by Take That'



THE RESULTS

Safe

Hannah Barrett
Nicholas McDonald
Rough Copy
Sam Bailey
Tamera Foster

Bottom 2
Luke Friend
Sam Callahan

Sing-off: Sam Callahan sings Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls.

Judges Votes
Louis refuse to vote.
Nicole send home Sam.
Gary send home Sam.
Sharon send home Sam

Eliminated: Sam Callahan

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Luke Friend performed “Moondance” by Van Morrison on The X Factor UK 2013 Top 8 Live Show Week 5, November 9, 2013.

It was a Big Band week special, with the remaining eight contestants all sang classic songs to impress the judges and the public.

Sharon Osbourne said, that was 110 for effort. It was brilliant. You guys are so young and you just threw yourself in. Gary Barlow wasn't impressed, however. He said, I'm sorry I was disappointed. It's a shame. Week on week you've been getting better but not this time. You were singing behind the beat. It was very uncomfortable to listen to. Nicole Scherzinger agreed with Gary. She said, my little friend, I have to agree with Gaz. I feel you were ahead of the beat.

Louis Walsh took umbrage at the criticism. He said: "What they don't realise is you were a busker in Devon, you've come a long way."

Dermot O'Leary rounded on Nicole and Gary. He said: "You're being hypercritical," but Luke was happy as Larry. He said: "I love everything about it.

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Hannah Barrett returned to the X Factor stage tonight to deliver It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World as part of the Big Band week performance show.

Hannah I absolutely love your voice, Gary Barlow said. It’s so gorgeous and there is a confidence up there tonight. I hear you doing things up there and that’s a confident singer on the stage. I loved it, he added. Louis Walsh said, you sang your heart out, you probably have one of the strongest voices in the competition. We are half way through so you’re doing something right.

You came out with steel in your eyes, you had this confidence. You made it your own and you did it as cool as a cucumber! - Nicole Scherzinger said. We have more of that lovely hot chocolate voice of yours, we can never get enough of you. - Sharon Osbourne added.



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The tough lady, Sam Bailey performed the 'New York', with some coaching from Michael Bolton.

The 36 year old prison officer got a surprise visit from Michael Bolton a few days ago and revealed that he wants to do a duet with Bailey in the future.

On her performance, Gary Barlow told, somehow week after week your vocal range seems to get bigger and bigger. Unbelievable Sam. I am running out of words. You have it all. While Louis Walsh says, consistent, versatile, amazing. There is nothing you cannot sing. For me you are the one to beat, you are going all the way.

As for the two lady judges; Nicole Scherzinger says, Sam, it’s big band week and you came out with the biggest boom honey. That is exactly how you are supposed to sing that. Sharon Osbourne  says, Sam that was stunning. My old man is at home watching you and he is going to be so proud of us. I am on your coat tails, that’s all I am missus. You are the leader.



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