Winner of X Factor: see below!!!
Simon Cowell, the show’s creator and Murs’s mentor, told McElderry he was “gutted for Olly” but “thrilled for you because you’re brilliant”.
McElderry won almost two-thirds (61.3%) of the votes in the final, compared with just over a third (38.7%) for Murs, according to voting statistics released on The X Factor website.
The student, from South Shields on Tyneside, had been the bookmakers’ favourite to win the series.
After the announcement McElderry performed the Miley Cyrus track The Climb, which will be this year’s X Factor single and is widely tipped to be the Christmas number one.
The final instalment in the contest – which followed Stacey Soloman’s departure on Saturday – began with Murs and McElderry performing their favourite song of the series.
Murs performed Twist And Shout, while McElderry – better known for his ballads – gave an upbeat rendition of Don’t Stop Believing.
The X Factor: Joseph McElderry
Joseph McElderry, an 18-year-old Newcastle College Performing Arts student from Westoe, South Shields (Northeast England), made a very impressive performance to the judges and the crowd. He started singing 4 years ago through karaoke and Shields Gazette, and realized he had a potential in singing.
His performance on XFactor immediately got a yes from Cheryl! But will he be able to perform well enough to impress the other judges? Singing a very difficult song on his first audition was a brave move—can his talent win the audience over?
He’s come along with his whole family incuding his nan. “Today is really important for me because this audition could change my life.” He sings Dance WIth My Father by Luther and Simon is bowled over. You’ve virtually had no experience doing this? Well Ive got to tell you, you’re potentially very good we may have found a Popstar!
As he’s from Cheryl’s hometown (South Shields), he’s overjoyed when Cheryl says, “You just did me really proud and I’m proud you’re representing our city.”
Click below to watch Joseph McElderry complete full length audition.
The X Factor 2009 – Joseph – Auditions: 1 (HQ)
Joe’s First Audition at Manchester – complete full length version
Joe McElderry at Boot Camp HD (Sept 25)
Joe McElderry at Judges’ House in Moroco (Oct 3)
Joe McElderry Waiting for the Result at Judges’ House
Joe makes it!!!! He’s in the final 3!!!! 
Joe McElderry Live Performance – Final Competition 1 [Oct 10]
Complete full length with introduction and judges’ comments.
Joe McElderry Live Performance – Final Competition 2 [Oct 17]
Joe McElderry Sings Where Do Broken Hearts Go by Whitney Houston
Joe McElderry Live Performance – Final Competition 3 [Oct 23]
Joe sings “Sway”.
Joe McElderry Live Performance – Final Competition 4 [Oct 31]
Joe McElderry Live Performance – Final Competition 5 [Nov 7]
Joe sings “Circle of Life” from movie Lion King.
Luther Van Dross—Dance With My Father Again
Lyrics: Dance WIth My Father by Luther Vandross
Verse 1:
Back when I was a child
Before life removed all the innocence
My father would lift me high
And dance with my mother and me and then
Spend me around till I fell asleep
Then up the stairs he would carry me
And I knew for sure I was loved
Chorus:
If I could get another chance
Another walk, another dance with him
I’d play a song that would never ever end
How I’d love love love to dance with my father again
Verse 2:
When I and my mother would disagree
To get my way I would run from her to him
He’d make me laugh just to comfort me(yeah, yeah)
Then finally make me do just what my momma said
Later that night, when I was asleep
He left a dollar under my sheet
Never dreamed that he would be gone from me
Chorus:
If I could steal
One final glance
One final step
One final dance with him
I’d play a song that would never ever end
Cause I’d love love love to dance with my father again
Verse 3:
Sometimes I’d listen outside her door
I’d hear how my mother cried for him
(2x) I’d pray for her even more than me
I know I’m praying for much too much
But could you send back the only man she loved
I know you don’t do it usually
But dear Lord she’ s dying to dance with my father again
Every night I fall asleep
And this is all I ever dream
Biography: Joseph McElderry
Pride of South Tyneside Awards 2008 winners
Young performer(s) of the year (under 21s)
Joseph McElderry, right, receives his award from presenter David Ducasse
Source: South Tyneside Council
The 18-year-old from Westoe, South Shields, appeared in the ITV1 show wowing the judges with his showstopping voice. Joe, who reveals he “stumbled across his voice” while doing karaoke a few years ago, earned himself a standing ovation from the crowd in Manchester with his rendition of Luther Vandross’s Dance With My Father. It’s not the first time the former Pride of South Tyneside Young Performer of the Year winner has been involved in the popular talent show. Two years ago he made it to boot camp, but felt it was too soon and left a few days in. Now he feels he’s ready for the full experience – whatever that may bring. Joe is currently at Newcastle College studying performing arts. He wowed the crowd at the Shields Gazette annual fashion show last month, which raises cash for local charities Cancer Connections and the Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund. Staff at his former workplace, The Customs House in South Shields, are all rooting for him.
In year 2008, three of South Tyneside’s talented singers were taking part in a musical night to raise cash for charity. Val Dumore, Babs Marshall and Joe McElderry performed at the Marsden Inn Pub in Redwell Lane, South Shields, to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Ms Dunmore from The Riverside, South Shields, was moved to raise cash after being inspired by her second cousin Jodie Symington, 23, who, despite having cystic fibrosis, recently took part in a 12-day hike to Everest Base Camp.
Also in 2008 during the “Music Means Life”, a competition held to raise money to rebuild the teenage cancer unit at Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary, Joe McElderry of Coleridge Avenue, South Shields, chose to enter a cover version of Home, by Michael Bublé. “I thought it was fitting because teenagers who are being treated in hospital for cancer are going to want to go home,” said the A-level student.
Is this British Idol? I’m a big fan of his.
I want to get his T-shirt!!! Anyone knows where to get it? I hope he wins. He sings better than David Archuleta. Plus he has dimples.
No it’s the X Factor.
And you can get them on Ebay! ..I so want one too! Haha
No it’s the X Factor.
And you can get them on Ebay! ..I so want one too! Haha
And he’s DEFINATELY gonna win!!
…the dimples are adorable too!
Hey do you know what you have to search to find one? Or do you know any shops where to get it from? I love that top!
Joe is gonna win now, I’ve said it since his first audition!
The smile and the dimples are adorable and hes absolutely gorgeous!
can he play instruments? like piano, guitar, or something?
i don’t know if i like a guy singing with a girl’s voice. the way he behaves is like a girl too. is he gay?
why do u think he’s gay? some guys have high pitched voice. but does that matter? his singing is superb.
Just leave the poor lad alone none of you know him. It really does not matter if like girls or boys just let him get on with it. All that really matter is he has areally good voise and he seems areally nice person as well.
What a stupid comment. Who the hell cares? Are you living in the last century? He is a charming young man with a fabulous voice and deserves to win!!!
Girls voice? Really?!
Did you SEE live show 3? The dancing…PHWOAR!
And nope, he isn’t. It said in the paper about how he used to be 13 stone, and he asked out this girl, and she said no, ( god knows why) and then he lost the weight and she asked him out and he turned around and said no to her. Haha
Like that means anything. I went out with two girls before being true to myself. Subsequently I have turned down several girls in favour of guys.
lemme tell u sumfin im one of joes biggest fan i suported him from since day one hes nt gay so dnt call him gay he has an amazing voice nad he will win JOE 2 WIN YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH SO SHUT UR MOUTH SUSI
Eh Eh but…..but…..AAAA
(TEAR TEAR TEAR) He is NOT gay
He has a LOVELY voice
He acts FINE
He is VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY CUTE
OK
what’s joe’s height? he seems average, but i hope he’s taller.
He’s pretty short. Dermot O’leary is around 5′8″ and when Joe stands next to him he looks a good 3 inches shorter, so my guess is 5′5″ for Joe!
Joe McElderry is 5ft 4in
Amazing things come in small packages
Does Joe have a girlfriend?
Oh.. I hope his gay.
me too
I AM his girlfriend!!! So now, shut up and stop saying he’s gay.
Prove it?
really?
What a pity!
What does it matter if he is straight, gay or anything else. His voice is amazing and that’s what matters!
Get over it already.
I get chills every time i listen to him sing. Haha And it doesn’t matter if he’s gay or not. He can sing his ass off. So all you haters need to stop saying stupid crap.
hey! i love to hear him sining, love to hear his voice!!
his amazing..
and i wih to know him.
What was Joe thinking? Why did he choose that GM’s song at his bootcamp? He’s going down!!!!!!!!!! *thumb down*
Wow! This boy is FINE!! Love his accent too! GO JOE!!
he has a great voice
I really hope he wins
Did Joe trim his eyebrows?
Ohh He is lush i would go wif him anyday , gawjess, great singing, he is nt gay like he cant be LUV U JOE IM YOUR BIGGEST FAN X
I hope joe will the competition. He has the whole package. nice voice, good looks.and very humble. no ego. i love him so much.
fantastic, congratulation.
I LOVE JOE:D he has a AMAZING voice, and i hope that he win x-factor. I cant vote for him, because im from sweden, but if i was in UK i will vote for him 100000times…. I LOVE YOU JOE, and i hope that you will be a big star, if you come out with a cd im gonna by it!!:) Joe good luck, and when you sing smile to camera… your smile is butiful:D
Hi! Okay, for one, it’s off the X Factor.
Two he DOES NOT sing like a girl, nor look anything like one, I mean, c’mon, did you SEE Live Show 3?! The dancing — PHWOAR!
And three, he isn’t gay. It said in the paper about how he used to be 13 stone, and he asked out this girl, and she said “No.” (gog knows why) and then he lost the weight, and she asked him out, which he replied
“No.” (: Haha good on him. right.
OMFG im 15 and im 2 inches taller than him hahaha i wanna pick him up and hug him
i saw him once (im from south shields)and he was reaally close to a guy called mike as if his hand could get any lower
**God, not gog ^^ XD
and can I ask, why did it give me a scary face? ^ LOL
Whether people say he sings like a girl, is gay, straight or of any other sexual orientation, you cannot take away the fact the kid can sing! He can most certainly hold a note! I hope he goes through and wins the show, he deserves it!
Well said Kim. Tonight he was sensational. And with no gimmicks like most of the others! Easily the best singer in the competition. Who on earth cares about his sexuality whatever it is? Joe should just be proud to be Joe. HE SO DESERVES TO WIN!!! AND THATS ALL THATS IMPORTANT.
Joe is amazing. His voice is just brilliant, I hear it and its like woah. He has to win the x factor, but there is no denying Stacey is probably a stronger singer than him. I hope he wins, he deserves it. He’s such a nice lad, and who cares if he sings like a girl, he’s cool and he CAN sing. And who cares if he’s gay? I mean, if he was I would hook up with him, he’s the only male I ever would. He’s pretty fit
. If I meet him I’m getting his number 
. But thats besides the point, he’s a brilliant singer, good lad, so if you dont like him leave it
I hope the public kick him out tonight! the guy is too camp and I can’t stand his voice, his got a face you just want to punch. Sorry for offending all you Joe lovers but I just think his fake.
Olly or Stacey to win!
you’d like to punch his face…that is very ugly and violent and totally uncalled for…how would you like it if I said I’d like to snag your cock completely off and stuff it up your stinky arse with your balls in tow…than I’d put my fist down your throat, all the way to you ass hole and pickle you inside out and hang your bloody decaying flesh on a post so the flys could eat you alive…you my dear Justin are a pisser and a complete idiot…and you should die soon…LMAO
lol that obv isnt joe’s girlfriend aparently hes in love with rachel how cute is tht even tho im gutted because he doesnt no it but will marry me haha am
xxxkellyxxx
p.s this proves joes isnt gay
Cheryl and Joe are not both from South Shields as stated in this so called article. Joe is from South Shields and Cheryl is from Newcastle- there is a difference. Helps to have the correct facts I guess.
This kid is incredible..I stumbled across him today on YouTube and am mesmerized…his voice is a one of a kind GEM…beyond anythng I’ve heard of the constestants on these talents shows in quite awhile…I could’nt even compare him to anyone. Remarkable and likable, very sweet and endearing…he’ll go quite far and I wish him all the best in his stellare rise to Stardom around the world….YoU ROck JOE!!!
This really makes me mad! Just silly posts and comments: “is he gay?”; “does he trim eyebrows?” and bla bla bla…
My god, I’m a 43 y/o teacher from Azores (supposedly a retrograde and little “nowhere land” in the middle of Atlantic) and I think this young people are definitely living in 19th century!
Shame on you. Grow up and look 150 years ahead.
Congratulations, Joe!
he’s a bloody bender FACT
Joe should win, he desrves to win, I hope he wins. He is perfect in all respects and his voice eases from one tone to another without the slightest strain, unlike other singers who have to scream out for a top note.
Joe – you are bound to have a glittering career in front of you no matter what. By the way – I am nearing 80 years of age.
HE IS GAY, IT’S SO OBVIOUS.
BUT WHY DOES THIS MATTER??
WELL DONE JOE YOU CAN SING.
GOOD LUCK IN THE FUTURE!!
J.
im not blaming joe or anything but firstly a chunk of his votes would have come from sympathy after all that stuff in the papers and then theres his ‘cuteness’ that would advance him and dont say im being stupid because they do say ‘this is england’ anyone who agrees talk to me!
Joe McElderry i love you so much, im one of your biggest fans and when i hear your voice im really happy even when im down xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Joe McElderry is a fit little cutieee! he deserved to win, your all dicks who thinks he is gay. how old are you all anyway? about 10? yeah so stop being jelous and fuck off:)
i love u soo much nd i love all ur songs nd when i listen to it ur songs just gives me chills nd i like tht nd also u just make me want to reach my goals bcs if u can do it any1 can do it nd i love how u sing u sing like a angel nd u r go dam cute!!!!(hands done):)