Matt Cardle wins X Factor

Uk talent show ends last night as Matt Cardle emerges the winner,For the 27-year-old former pub singer, the win vindicates the years he spent relentlessly pursuing his dream while working as a decorator to pay the bills.

Cardle's success in the competition also means he wins a £1 million recording contract as well as becoming favourite to win a Christmas number one with his debut release.

But for younger contestants, the competition presented another opportunity: the chance to win an army of obliging young female fans.Big ups!!