Dec 13 2008
Alexandra Burke Has The X Factor!
I thought I’d save my post today until my favourite Saturday night programme had finished and I am extremely pleased to announce that the winner of X Factor this year is… Alexandra Burke!
As I predicted a couple of days ago, Alexandra’s immense talent won out with boy band JLS coming second and Eoghan Quigg coming third. I got the order right too, yay! Cheryl Cole was also a winner in her first series as Alexandra’s mentor.
Anyone that watched the show would wholeheartedly agree with me that Alexandra was head and shoulders above the X Factor competition she faced from JLS and Eoghan. Although JLS sang well and showed class, Alexandra’s version of the Jeff Buckley classic “Hallelujah” gave goosebumps to everyone that listened. She is a fantastic singer and performer and deserved to win. It says something when a female performer does not look outclassed or out of place when dueting with Beyonce.
Speaking of whom, it made a refreshing change to hear that Beyonce had agreed to appear on X Factor because she had been following the show and Alex’s progress in particular. She made no special demands and was apparently highly accommodating. This just goes to show how classy a lady Beyonce is when compared to divas Britney Spears and Mariah Carey, both of whom had appeared on previous shows. Furthermore, she truly performed amazingly and didn’t mime!
I am so pleased for Alexandra. She is in a class of her own and will undoubtedly have a huge hand in British music in the future. She seems like a grounded young woman that has a lot to offer both personally and musically. You deserve it Alexandra!
