Making plans on a Saturday night for the last six months have been hell. While in previous years it didn't really matter if you missed an episode or so of X Factor, this time round there was no way we were missing a single moment of Cheryl Cole time.
Two superstars were born this series. Alexandra and Cheryl. From the very first episode, Cheryl dazzled and proved that she really did have "the most beautiful eyes" Pete Waterman spotted all those years ago. Honestly - is there anything more beautiful than Cheryl's tear stained face? Despite the horrifying news that Eoghan won 6 shows (seriously!), it was always about the girls. From amazing Laura's sudden defeat, Rachel's transformation from brilliant auditionee to live train wreck, Diana's claw, and Ruth's rocking out to Alexandra's win, the boys never stood a chance.
I'm so delighted Alexandra won and wow, what a show. The duet with Beyonce was jaw-dropping, not only for managing to get her to perform, but watching Alex near collapse on her idol and the diva tastic hair flicking song itself. 'Listen' is my favourite Beyonce song and it's impossible to watch this duet without feeling gleeful at Alexandra's excitement and astonishment.
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As well as a great result, the last two weeks of X Factor have also provided some comedy gold. Who could forget Eoghan's song crashing as Diana left and as for this week? Well Alexandra snatching the winner's CD off Dermot was funny enough for me, but also why was Mark from Westlife singing with severe and anger and don't forget the very odd 'Merry Christmas' from one of JLS. Plus Cheryl herself made a bit of a boo boo in the press conference (flick to 1.28).
'Hallejulah' is breaking all sorts of chart records as we speak. I know it's a bit of a gut wrenchingly music purist tune to cover, but despite the swelling key change I love it. It's the first winners song I've ever bought.
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