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Who were the original X Factor judges?
Since The X Factor first started in 2004, the show has had a massive 15 different judges. The original panel was made up of Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne, before the likes of Dannii Minogue, Cheryl Tweedy and Gary Barlow took over, with even more changes coming later down the line.
Who won the X Factor in 2004?
2004 – Steve Brookstein Mentored by Simon Cowell, he beat opera group G4 and young singer Tabby Callaghan in the final – despite Sharon Osbourne’s protests. He later released Against All Odds as his winner’s single, which reached number one in the UK.
Who were the X Factor judges in 2014?
| The X Factor UK (Series 11) | |
|---|---|
| Series | 11 |
| Broadcast from | 30 August 2014 – 14 December 2014 |
| Judges | Louis Walsh Mel B Cheryl Fernandez-Versini Simon Cowell |
| Presenters | Dermot O’Leary Sarah-Jane Crawford |
Who were X Factor judges in 2007?
| The X Factor UK (Series 4) | |
|---|---|
| Broadcast from | 18 August 2007 – 15 December 2007 |
| Judges | Louis Walsh Sharon Osbourne Dannii Minogue Simon Cowell Brian Friedman (only auditions) |
| Presenters | Dermot O’Leary Fearne Cotton |
| Network | ITV ITV2 |
Who was runner-up to Leona Lewis?
Ray Quinn
Finalists
| Act | Age(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Leona Lewis | 21 | Winner |
| Ray Quinn | 18 | Runner-up |
| Ben Mills | 26 | 3rd place |
| The MacDonald Brothers | 20 | 4th place |
Who came second to Alexandra Burke?
Results summary
| Act | Final |
|---|---|
| Second Vote | |
| Alexandra Burke | Winner 58.34% |
| JLS | Runner-up 41.66% |
| Eoghan Quigg | Eliminated (final) |
Who did rhydian lose?
LEON Jackson was crowned X Factor winner last night, beating Rhydian Roberts in a “shock” result. The win means the Scotsman has landed a £1 million record contract and a shot at this year’s Christmas number 1.
What happened to Alex Burke?
While playing the lead in Sister Act, Alexandra competed in the 2017 series of Strictly Come Dancing. She died aged 53 after a nine-year battle with kidney failure shortly before Alexandra’s stint on the BBC show.