British viewers have more reasons to keep their ears open and eyes glued on the TV screen because the ever-popular talent show The X Factor is back! Founded by the infamous Simon Cowell, this show that started in 2004 is currently searching for its 10th winner.
Honestly speaking, this show discovered a lot of talented people. It only proves that you don’t have to win a contest just to be successful in the music business. Now that Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne and Nicole Scherzinger are busy judging wannabes, let’s take a look at the most successful X Factor contestants in the UK. We compiled this list based on projects, record sales and popularity. Ready? Let the countdown begin…
#10 – Stacey Solomon
X Factor viewers found her nice and sweet (if a little dopey) when she first stepped on the X Factor stage. Maybe her story of being a young mom caught the attention of the fans. Stacey Solomon’s version of Michael Jackson’s “You Are Not Alone” immediately became a hit, topping both Irish Single Charts and UK Singles Chart.
The following year, she won in I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here, the reality television show. She is about to release her debut solo album this year.