Who were The X Factor finalists in 2008?
Who were The X Factor finalists in 2008?
Sharon Osbourne left after four series and was replaced by Cheryl Cole. The series was won by Alexandra Burke, with Cole emerging as the winning mentor. Auditions in front of producers were held in April and May, with callbacks in front of the judges in June.
Who was on X Factor 2008?
It was won by 20-year old R&B singer Alexandra Burke who was part of the Girls category mentored by Cheryl Cole….
| The X Factor UK (Series 5) | |
|---|---|
| Broadcast from | 16 August 2008 – 13 December 2008 |
| Judges | Louis Walsh Cheryl Cole Dannii Minogue Simon Cowell |
Who won 2005 X Factor?
Shayne Ward
The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. The second series ran from 20 August to 17 December 2005. Shayne Ward became the winner and Louis Walsh emerged as the winning mentor.
What song did Alexandra Burke win X Factor with?
Hallelujah
After winning The X Factor, Burke released the winner’s single “Hallelujah”, which became the European record holder for the most singles sold over a period of 24 hours, selling 105,000 in one day, and became the top-selling single of 2008 in the UK and the UK’s Christmas 2008 number one.
Who came second to Leona Lewis?
Ray Quinn
After the semi-final on 9 December, Cowell became the winning judge even though the series had not yet finished, as two of his acts, Ray Quinn and Leona Lewis, became the two finalists. Lewis won the series on 16 December, with Quinn finishing as runner-up.
Who beat JLS?
Alexandra Burke has been crowned The X Factor winner of 2008. The North London singer beat out competition from fellow finalists JLS and Eoghan Quigg to land the prestigious pop honour. The win means the 20-year-old, who was mentored by Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole, has landed a £1million record contract.
How old is Leona Lewis?
37 years (April 3, 1985)Leona Lewis / Age
Who was the first winner of BGT?
singer Paul Potts
As the very first winner of Britain’s Got Talent in 2007, former mobile phone salesman and opera singer Paul Potts took the UK by storm. His debut album One Chance went double Platinum, topping the charts in nine countries around the world.
How rich is Leona Lewis?
around $10 million
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Leona has an estimated net worth of around $10 million.
Who won BGT 2?
George Sampson
Britain’s Got Talent (series 2)
| Britain’s Got Talent | |
|---|---|
| Judges | Simon Cowell Amanda Holden Piers Morgan |
| Winner | George Sampson |
| Runner-ups | Signature Andrew Johnston |
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