After a closely fought contest with over one hundred and fifty thousand auditionees, X Factor 2007 came down to a sing-off between Scotsman Leon and Welshman Rhydian.
Both acts sang their version of the song to be released as the winner’s single “When you Believe”, which is to be released on Wednesday.
Ultimately there could only be one winner, and that winner was Leon!
Rhydian had been favourite to win the competition since Futureproof and Daniel, with Leon referred to as the ‘dark horse’ of the competition, but ultimately with the voting power of Scotland behind him it was former shop-assistant Leon who succeeded.
The battle is now on for Christmas number one - can Leon make it to the top spot in time?
As the end of X Factor 2007 closes in there are just two performances left to go, which means the third-place act was announced. That act was Same Difference.
The competition now continues with both Leon and Rhydian to sing one more song - both of whom are mentored by Dannii Minogue, who is now guaranteed to win the competition.
The final of X Factor 2007 is almost upon us, and we can now reveal exactly what the contestants will be singing tomorrow evening.
All the contestants are singing one Christmas-themed song, one normal song and a duet. The songs for their duets are being kept as a surprise, so you’ll just have to watch the show tomorrow night to find out what they are!
Leon
White Christmas
You Don’t Know Me
Duet with Kylie Minogue
Rhydian
O Holy Night
Somewhere
Duet with Katherine Jenkins
Same Difference
All I Want For Christmas Is You
Breaking Free
Duet with Jason Donovan
After yesterday’s revelation that Leon was to sign with Kylie Minogue, Simon Cowell has hit back by getting his act a suitably comparable Australian.. Jason Donovan.
Donovan, whose biggest hit was his 1988 duet with Kylie ‘Especially for You’, most recently appeared on ITV’s “I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!” show.
As soon as we know what songs the three finalists are to sing we’ll let you know!
