Leon Wins X Factor

7 months ago 16th Dec 08:22

He said: "I think me and him are drastically different. I have got a jazzy and contemporary style and he's a classical artist."

More than 12 million people watched Scot Leon beat red-hot favourite Rhydian Roberts to take the X Factor crown.

It marked a major triumph for new mentor Dannii Minogue - who had backed both the final pair, the stunning star added, she recognised Leon's massive talent from the first moments she met him, as a shy hopeful.

"When we were in Ibiza I told him 'If you don't believe in yourself just remember that I believe in you'.

"The minute he took hold of the reins and he said 'This is my shot at it', that's when he grew in confidence.

And Leon added that he hoped he may even get to duet with the Australian pop princess.

He has already sang with both her singer, Kylie, and Canadian crooner Michael Buble, adding "Hopefully there will be an electronic mix with Dannii to come."

An X Factor source said: "It was the huge Scottish vote that did it. Leon had massive regional support."

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