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Joe McElderry

Joseph McElderry (born 5th June 1991)[citation needed] is an English singer from South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England who won the sixth series of the ITV show The X Factor. [1]

Early life and career

McElderry had previously auditioned for The X Factor in 2007, but felt too young compared to the other contestants and opted to walk away.[2] He was the Pride of South Tyneside's Young Performer of the Year in 2008.[2] McElderry studies a BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts at Newcastle College Performance Academy. He is being backed by the college to win The X Factor.[3] He took the role of Danny in Grease performed at Harton Technology College.[4] McElderry attended Harton Technology College in Lisle Road, South Shields, before joining South Tyneside College to study AS levels, and Newcastle College to study performing arts.[4]

The X Factor

McElderry auditioned in Manchester singing Luther Vandross's "Dance with my Father".[5] The audition was televised on 22 August 2009. He earned a standing ovation from the audience.[6] Following this performance, he quickly progressed through boot-camp to judges houses.[7] He travelled to Marrakesh in Morocco with Cheryl Cole[7], and guest judge Will Young,[8] and was picked as one of her final three in the boys’ category to progress to the live shows.[9]

In the first live show, he performed "No Regrets" by Robbie Williams. This performance bought positive comments from the judges, with Simon Cowell calling him a "dark horse in this competition". Following the performance, he made it through to the second week of the show, "diva week".[10]

In the second live show, he sang Whitney Houston's song "Where Do Broken Hearts Go". This performance once again bought rave reviews from the judges. Simon Cowell was left speechless, saying “It pains me to say it, but that was actually note perfect". He said the only criticism he had for McElderry is that he needed to know how to perform a bit better. He made it through to the third week, Big Band week.[11]

In the third live show, Big Band week, saw the remaining contestants take to the stage with the backing of a 35-piece orchestra. McElderry sang Michael Buble's hit "Sway" with a choreographed dance routine. This bought positive comments from the judges. Simon Cowell said ""I have to give it to you. Whatever is thrown up at you, you just rise up to the challenge". However he said his performance "wasn't authentic" and that McElderry "has as much latin flair as a dolphin, because that's not you". Cheryl Cole, his mentor, told him: "You were sparkly and sexy. I thoroughly enjoyed the performance". Louis Wlahs said that McElderry will be in the competition to the very very end. He has made it through to the fourth round of the show, Rock songs.[12]

In the fourth live show, Rock music, McElderry sang "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey. Dannii Minogue said he was “an absolute star” and Louis Walsh told him he expected to see him in the final. Simon Cowell said that while the singing was excellent, it was "manufactured". He also received praise from his mentor Cheryl Cole. McElderry sailed through to the fifth week, songs from movies.[13]

In the fifth live show, songs from movies, McElderry sang "Circle of Life" by Elton John from the movie The Lion King. Dannii Minogue told him: “You are the best male vocalist in the competition”. Louis Walsh however said “I think you’re more musical theater than pop star,” he said, “and we are looking for a pop star.” Simon Cowell said that McElderry had to stop with "stage school swaying". He was also praised by his mentor Cheryl Cole. He made it through to the next live show, songs by Queen.[14]

In the sixth live show, songs by Queen, McElderry sang "Somebody to Love" by Queen. He was backed by a gospel choir for his performance, which Cheryl Cole labeled “a vocal roller coaster”. She said McElderry was “technically the best singer in this competition”. Dannii Minogue praised him for tackling “one of the biggest Queen songs” which she said was even tough for ex-frontman Freddie Mercury to sing. Louis Walsh also praised McElderry’s performance, saying, “That was a really really big song for a little guy from the north of England”. However, Walsh suggested McElderry might have broken the rules by performing with a choir. “The only problem I have is that I think the choir helped you a lot,” he said. “That’s maybe breaking the rules.” Simon Cowell commented that McElderry sang better the previous week. McElderry progressed to the seventh week.[15]

Along with The X Factor finalists, McElderry recorded a charity single, a cover of Michael Jackson's hit "You Are Not Alone". It was released in aid of London's Great Ormond Street Hospital. McElderry went to the hospital with his fellow finalists to cheer up young cancer patients.[16] The finalists premiered the song live on the November 15 edition of the programme; the single was available for digital download that day and a physical release followed the day after.[17]

In the seventh live show, songs by George Michael and Wham!, McElderry sang George Michael's version of "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" by Elton John.[18] McElderry was given a standing ovation by all four judges, which was the first time in the entire series all four judges have given a standing ovation (though they gave Danyl Johnson a standing ovation during his audition. The audience also gave McElderry a standing ovation after the performance.[19] Dannii Minogue said that there was "such passion and honesty to your voice". Louis Walsh said that while it was 'the best performance of the night, her said his mentor Cole had broken the rules as the theme was George Michael and Wham!, and he sang an Elton John song.[20] Simon Cowell hit back at Walsh, saying "Here's a new rule. We're going to stop you from speaking. After this young kid gets up on stage and does the performance of his life, absolutely 100per cent nailed the song, and you've got the audacity to sit there with your silly stupid rule book and say he only sang half the song. Who cares what you think?". Cole, his mentor, said she 'could burst with pride'.[21] McElderry made it to the final five of the show, where the contestants had to sing two tracks each, and where the theme is songs by Take That and Elton John.[22][23][24]

In the eighth live show, McElderry sang "Could It Be Magic" by Take That. His second song was "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" by Elton John (which he had previously sung at the judges houses stage), which bought McElderry his second standing ovation of the series. The four judges praised McElderry on both performances, with Simon Cowell saying he was 'absolutely gobsmacked by his second performance. McElderry made it through to the semi-finals of the show, along with Olly Murs, Danyl Johnson and Stacey Solomon, at the expense of Lloyd Daniels.[1] The theme for the semi final was Michael Jackson songs, and a song chosen by their mentor.[25] McElderry reached the grand final of the show, along with Olly Murs and Stacey Solomon.[26]

McElderry's first song in the final, the theme being songs the contestants sang in their audition, he sang Luther Vandross's "Dance with my Father", the song he sung in his audition.[27] His second song of the night, was a duet with George Michael of "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me".[27] His third song was "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word", which he had sung at the judges houses stage and the eighth live show.[27] During his performances, Dannii Minogue dubbed McElderry a "brilliant performer", and Simon Cowell said that he is "really special".[28] McElderry secured his place in Sunday night's final after winning the public vote alongside Olly Murs.[29] Stacey Solomon narrowly missed out in a place despite giving her most confident performances of the whole series.[29] They both performed the winner's song "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus in Sunday night's final.[30] McElderry is being backed by Louis Walsh to win the competition.[29]

Performances on The X Factor

McElderry has performed through all ten weeks of The X Factor live finals; below is a list of his performances.

Week Song choice Original artist Theme Result
Week 1 "No Regrets" Robbie Williams Musical heroes Safe
Week 2 "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" Whitney Houston Divas Safe
Week 3 "Sway" Michael Buble Big Band Safe
Week 4 "Don't Stop Believin'" Journey Rock music Safe
Week 5 "Circle of Life" Elton John Songs from the movies Safe
Week 6 "Somebody to Love" Queen Songs by Queen Safe
Week 7 "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" Elton John Songs by Wham! and George Michael Safe
Week 8 "Could It Be Magic" Take That Songs by Take That Safe
"Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" Elton John Songs by Elton John
Week 9 (Semi-final) "She's Out of My Life" Tom Bahler / Michael Jackson Songs by Michael Jackson Safe
"Open Arms" Journey Mentor's choice

Discography

Singles

Year Song Chart positions Album
UK IRL
2009 "The Climb" TBA TBA Single
As featured artist
2009 "You Are Not Alone" (with The X Factor finalists) 1[31] 1[32] Single

References

  1. ^ a b Joanne Butcher (30 November 2009). "X Factor star Joe McElderry wins place in semi-final". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 3 December 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ a b Ann Gripper (8 October 2009). "X Factor Top 10: All you need to know about Joe McElderry". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 24 October 2009.
  3. ^ "Newcastle College backs Joe McElderry to win X Factor". Newcastle College. 4 October 2009. Retrieved 16 November 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ a b Leah Strug (8 October 2009). "Support for X Factor Joe is top class". ShieldsGazzete. Retrieved 17 November 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ Katy Simpson (22 August 2009). "Tyneside teen Joe McElderry set to wow X-Factor". JournalLive. Retrieved 24 October 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ Leah Strug (21 August 2009). "Teenage singer Joe wows X Factor judges". ShieldsGazzete. Retrieved 17 November 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ a b Katy Simpson (28 September 2009). "X Factor Joe McElderry teaming up with Cheryl". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 24 October 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ Gordon Barr (10 October 2009). "Will Young backing Joe McElderry for X Factor success". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 24 October 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ Alastair Craig (5 October 2009). "Joe McElderry gets to X Factor live shows". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 24 October 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ Gordon Barr (16 October 2009). "Joe McElderry ready to be diva to win X Factor". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 24 October 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. ^ Gordon Barr (19 October 2009). "X Factor hopeful Joe McElderry sails through". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 24 October 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  12. ^ Sara Nichol (26 October 2009). "Joe McElderry sails through to the next round of X Factor". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 16 November 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  13. ^ Sara Nichol (2 November 2009). "Joe McElderry sails through to next round of X Factor". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 16 November 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  14. ^ Laura Caroe (9 November 2009). "Joe McElderry reaches last seven of X Factor". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 16 November 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  15. ^ Joanne Butcher (16 November 2009). "Joe McElderry through to next round of X Factor". JournalLive. Retrieved 16 November 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  16. ^ "X-Factor Joe's hospital visit". ShieldsGazzete. 28 October 2009. Retrieved 17 November 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  17. ^ "Joe leads the way in X Factor stars' No 1 bid". ShieldsGazzete. 17 November 2009. Retrieved 16 November 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  18. ^ "Joe brings sun down on show". Tiscali. 21 November 2009. Retrieved 22 November 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  19. ^ Samuel Nathan (22 November 2009). "Joe McElderry gets a standing ovation from the judges on X Factor". Mr Paparazzi. Retrieved 22 November 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  20. ^ "Louis Walsh accuses Joe McElderry of cheating on X Factor". Sunday Sun. 22 November 2009. Retrieved 22 November 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  21. ^ Charlotte Spratt (22 November 2009). "Geordie Joe McElderry wows the judges while John and Edward do the Wham! Rap". Daily Mail. Retrieved 22 November 2009.
  22. ^ Alex Fletcher (24 November 2009). "Take That/Elton John theme for 'X Factor'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 24 November 2009.
  23. ^ Kim Carmichael (23 November 2009). "Joe McElderry is through to the final five of X Factor". JournalLive. Retrieved 24 November 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  24. ^ Alex Fletcher (23 November 2009). "'X Factor' final five to sing two tracks". Digital Spy. Retrieved 24 November 2009.
  25. ^ Alex Fletcher (2 December 2009). "'X Factor' semi-final 'has Jackson theme'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 3 December 2009.
  26. ^ Robert Weatherall (7 December 2009). "X Factor star Joe McElderry jets back home". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 7 December 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  27. ^ a b c "Star-studded X Factor final nears". BBC News. 12 December 2009. Retrieved 13 December 2009.
  28. ^ Amy Bell (12 December 2009). "'X Factor' final: Joe McElderry". Digital Spy. Retrieved 13 December 2009.
  29. ^ a b c "Joe McElderry is going to win The X Factor says Louis Walsh". STV. 13 December 2009. Retrieved 13 December 2009.
  30. ^ Charlotte Spratt & James Tapper (13 December 2009). "X Factor: Joe McElderry and Olly Murs go head-to-head in the final". Daily Mail. Retrieved 13 December 2009.
  31. ^ Catriona Wightman (22 November 2009). "'X Factor' charity single reaches No. 1". Digital Spy. Retrieved 24 November 2009.
  32. ^ Daniel Kilkelly (20 November 2009). "'X Factor' stars top Irish singles chart". Digital Spy. Retrieved 20 November 2009.
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