Joe McElderry (born 1991) is from South Shields, England and is a student at the Newcastle College of Performing Arts. He started singing when he was 14. He took the role of Danny in Grease performed at Harton Technology College. He auditioned for The X Factor in 2007, but felt too young compared to the other contestants and opted to walk away. He was the Pride of South Tyneside's Young Performer of the Year in 2008.
In 2009 he auditioned in Manchester singing Luther Vandross's "Dance With My Father".
Last night, in an unprecedented twist, Amelia Lily returned to compete in the X Factor to the delight of her fans. Amelia was one of four acts eliminated by the judges before ever facing the public vote. The show has certainly had more than its share of controversy so far this season, viewers felt Amelia was robbed. The latest events to rock the show, concerning Frankie Cocozza's shamed exit, are what led to the decision to bring back an act and last night an overjoyed Amelia sang her heart out...[Read more]
Joe McElderry (born 1991) is from South Shields, England and is a student at the Newcastle College of Performing Arts. He started singing when he was 14. He took the role of Danny in Grease performed at Harton Technology College. He auditioned for The X Factor in 2007, but felt too young compared to the other contestants and opted to walk away. He was the Pride of South Tyneside's Young Performer of the Year in 2008.
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