Shocked Joe thanks mentor Cheryl

Joe McElderry found it hard to take in his victory after being named the latest winner of The X Factor.

Joe McElderry found it hard to take in his victory after being named the latest winner of The X Factor.

Olly Murs has insisted he was “massively proud” to make the X Factor final, despite coming second to Joe McElderry.

The X Factor finale drew to a close as the 12 contestants joined Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney on stage for a rendition of the group’s classic Drive My Car.

Olly Murs and Joe McElderry have delivered their last X Factor solo performances before the winner is announced.

The cream of The X Factor returned to its stage tonight – with Alexandra Burke, JLS and Leona Lewis performing on the show.

Joe McElderry earned a standing ovation from all four judges after he delivered his first performance of The X Factor final show.

Simon Cowell claimed that Olly Murs could cause an upset as he kicked off the X Factor finale.

Stacey Solomon may be out of The X Factor final – but she was delighted to have made a podium finish.

Stacey Solomon has been knocked out of The X Factor 2009, leaving only boys Olly Murs and Joe McElderry to battle it out for the title.
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