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Aug 13, 2020 · To find out who else made the number one spot and what has happened to them since, here’s a list of X Factor winners and their success after the show… Steve Brookstein. Year Won: 2004 Runner-Up: G4. Steve was the first contestant to ever win The X Factor and being coached by Simon Cowell
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A total of 184 acts have reached the finals of their series. During the first three series, the contestants were split into three groups: "16-24s", "25-and-overs" (renamed "over 25s" in series 2, though still often referred to as "25-and-overs" in series 2 and 3) and "groups".
NameSeriesCategoryMentor8Groups1Groups3Groups12Groups- Steve Brookstein (2004) Both Brookstein’s single and album went to number one, but in 2005 he was dropped from his record label Sony BMG and later went on to criticise The X Factor and Simon Cowell.
- Shayne Ward (2005) Shortly after his win, Ward achieved his first Christmas number one single with That’s My Goal in 2005. The song remained at the top spot for four consecutive weeks.
- Leona Lewis (2006) Lewis’ winner’s single – a cover of Kelly Clarkson’s A Moment Like This – broke a world record and became the second best selling single of 2006 despite being released just weeks before the end of the year.
- Leon Jackson (2007) Jackson’s version of Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey’s hit When You Believe became the fastest selling single of 2007. However, over a year later, the Scottish native was dropped by Sony BMG after his album Right Now sold just 130,000 copies.
Jul 29, 2021 · 2004 - Steve Brookstein. Steve Brookstein became the mums' favourite and took home the first-ever champion X Factor spot in 2004. Mentored by Simon Cowell, he beat opera group G4 and young...
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Jan 14, 2021 · Simon Cowell said this was the BEST Finale performance he's EVER SEEN! | The X Factor UK. We ALL remember this cover of Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson's 'Uptown Funk'! Visit the official site: http ...
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Sep 5, 2019 · Find out what happened to the 15 winners of the UK singing talent show since 2004. From Dalton Harris to Leon Jackson, see their music, career and personal updates.
Jul 31, 2021 · Steve Brookstein was the first ever X Factor winner. The now 52-year-old was mentored by show founder and judge Simon Cowell, and went on to beat opera group G4 and young singer Tabby Callaghan...
