For 2 Weeks running the X Factor finalists have topped the Charts!
Even if they don't win, any act will be able to walk proudly away knowing they have had a number 1 hit. This is a massive achievement.
Well done to the finalists!
Will they manage a third week at the top? It will be tricky. Beyonce charted at Number 2 this week and her single only comes out to buy in shops from today. Britney's come back song is at number 4 and Christine Aguilera is also in the mix.
All proceeds from the Charity single go to Help for Heroes and the British Legion Poppy appeal.
For week 5 of the X Factor 2008, Mariah Carey was in town. She was on hand during the week to meet the remaining finalists and give them performance tips and support.
Hero was written by Mariah and she performed ths song Live on the show.
The version of Heros sung solely by the X Factor finalists currently sits on the number one spot. The record sold over 313 thousand copies in its first week which astonishingly outsold the rest of the Top 10 put together. Hero also became the fastest-selling single of the year.
All proceeds from the record goes to the charity, Help The Heroes, a charity that supports wounded servicemen and women and the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
Mariah Carey Night was an unpredictable one, in terms of the final result. It saw the demise of Second Favourite Laura White. As Victor Meldrew would put it, "I don't believe it!".
For the first time in The X Factor's history, all 12 finalists have released a single in aid of charity. The Charity, Help For Heroes helps those service men and women hurt in the line of duty and all proceeds from the single will go to this charity and also the British Legion Poppy Appeal. The song is available to buy from shops or to download.
A great song and very interesting to see all finalists singing together as one. As you can tell, they are miming, but here, for the first time you can hear what their recording voices are like. Some people sound a lot better, most notably Girlband and Bad Lashes who have already left the competition.
Where were Daniel Evans and Ruth Lorenzo in this performance?
Well, you couldn't make it up. They were stuck behind a faulty door and couldn't get on stage. Yes, really. Lorenzo said later,
"I want the people to know it wasn't me that didn't want to be there, it was a mistake. It was terrible the doors didn't open. I stood and sang my part behind the doors."
Simon Cowell explained,
"The door got jammed, which is why Daniel and Ruth didn't come out, so I apologise and I feel bad for them. But maybe we'll arrange another performance so they get to sing as well."
And so, the X Factor competition rolls ever onward. Don't forget to watch Disco Night this Saturday and buy Heroes with added Lorenzo and Evans.
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