Leon wins The X Factor!
15 December 2007, 10:26PM
Leon Jackson has become the winner of The X Factor after winning the public votes. He battled with runner up Rhydian Roberts as they both performed the winning single, 'When You Believe' - a cover of a song made famous by Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston.
Upon announcement of the result Leon told host Dermot O'Leary said "I decided to pursue this because I love singing then as it went along I knew I could potentially change my mum's life and I've just done it". Runner-up Rhydian said "Something's are meant to be in life and I can't complain". Rhydian congratulated Leon on his win and this has made Dannii Minogue the winning judge on her debut this series!
Leon's debut single, 'When You Believe' will hit the shops on Wednesday (19th December), while the download of the single is currently available to pre-order on iTunes right now!
Come back soon to The X Factor Access for full details on the reactions and more!
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