James Arthur wins X Factor

Would be over the moon if @jamesarthur23 won. Either way a worthy winner. #xfactor

From @Louis_Tomlinson on Twitter: ( 1:41 pm, Sun 09 Dec 2012)

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Jahmene Douglas has received a stellar verdict from all four of the judges after his first performance on the final of X Factor. Here's what some of them said:

• Louis Walsh - You are living proof that dreams can come true ... Every time you sing you move me because you have so much soul.
• Tulisa Contostavlos - I think you moved everyone ... You've really gone from a boy to a man. Congratulations.

• Nicole Scherzinger - You're my role model ... You're like a beacon of light.

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A singer from Teesside could be close to a life-changing multi-million pound record deal. James Arthur from Saltburn is through to the final two in the X Factor.

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X Factor finalist Christopher Maloney has shared his thoughts on leaving the competition with ITV Granada.

He said: "In this competition you don't need to win it to go far".

See the full interview on the ITV Granada website.

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Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is clearly recovering well from his earlier injury:

Xfactor final....all over it!! Who we fancying people?!

From @rioferdy5 on Twitter: ( 7:40 pm, Sun 09 Dec 2012)

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X Factor finalists Jahmene Douglas James Arthur will battle it out to be crowned X Factor champion on tonight's final, starting now on ITV 1.

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The singer Carolynne Poole tweeted this ahead of tonight's final:

X Factor can also create monsters it would seem!

From @CarolynnePoole on Twitter: ( 1:38 pm, Sun 09 Dec 2012)

Several TV reporters are alleging that it refers to her treatment by Christopher Maloney, who was voted off the show last night:

This is referring to Christopher, who abused her unprovoked today RT @carolynnepoole: X Factor can also create monsters it would seem!

From @danwootton on Twitter: ( 4:38 pm, Sun 09 Dec 2012)

I've met @carolynnepoole loads of times and she wouldn't hurt a fly so cant believe she warranted that kind of abuse.

From @mirrorjeffers on Twitter: ( 4:13 pm, Sun 09 Dec 2012)

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There are reports on Twitter that the X Factor finalist Christopher Maloney, who was voted out of the competition last night, will not be performing in tonight's final as planned.

The Daily Mirror's Deputy TV Editor Mark Jefferies tweeted:

X Factor spokesman said: "Chris decided he longer wanted to be part of the X Factor Final and has gone back to Liverpool."

From @mirrorjeffers on Twitter: ( 4:05 pm, Sun 09 Dec 2012)

There has been no official confirmation from The X Factor organisers as yet.

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X Factor's Christopher Maloney said he felt like he has already won by getting this far in the competition after losing out on a place in the final. His mentor, Gary Barlow, congratulated him on his achievement.

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