The X Factor 2009
Joe wins The X Factor
Joe McElderry has been named the 2009 winner of The X Factor. ...Watch Jedward
The Finalists
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The Girls: Stacey Soloman
Voted off in 3rd place
Age: 19
From: Essex
Job: Student
History: Stacey lives with her mum and is a single mother herself to one-year-old son Zach.
She has applied for the show before, but has never made it past the first audition stage.
She loves singing and has been performing for as long as she can remember. She thinks the judges will think she's stupid as everyone thinks she's silly, but she hopes her singing will shine through. -
The Boys: Rikki Loney
Voted off Week 2
Age: 21
From: Glasgow
Job: Singer
History: Rikki has previously auditioned in series one, two and five. In series five he reached Boot Camp stage, but was devastated to be culled at the final 50 stage. He has now picked himself back up and is determined to do well in the competition.
In the last year he has been singing anywhere he can - from clubs to residential homes - to gain as much experience as possible.
He is desperate to win, be an established singer and perform at Wembley. -
The Girls: Rachel Adedeji
Voted off Week 4
Age: 17
From: London
Job: Student
History: Rachel attended stage school from the age of two and whilst there performed in many musical productions. She was also a singer in the musical Mamma Mia!
She's currently studying musical theatre. Last year she applied for The X Factor but only made it as far as Boot Camp. -
Over 25s: Olly Murs
Came second in finals
Age: 27
From: Reading
Job: Dance teacher
History: Danyl went to musical theatre school, but didn't like it as he felt he was more of a free spirit and being there was like being in a bubble.
He's been in many boy bands over the years - some credible and some cheesy. He's bored of artists that are just “good singers” and thinks his writing abilities make him stand out.
He used to dance at Pasha nightclub while he was at university and reckons no boys on The X Factor have ever danced like he can.
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Tulisa discusses her debut solo album and rooting for Adele at the Grammy Awards as she attends a pre-Grammy party held by Belvedere vodka and RED.
Tulisa discusses her debut solo album and rooting for Adele at the Grammy Awards as she attends a pre-Grammy party held by Belvedere vodka and RED.
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