Melanie Amaro was crowned the winner on Thursday night's finale of The X Factor, netting the show's grand prize of $5 million plus a spot in a Pepsi ad, and RadarOnline.com has video of the songbird's emotional win.
After host Steve Jones announced her as the winner of the show's first season in the states, the 19-year-old Florida native, who was born in the British Virgin Islands, could barely get any words out uttering, "Oh my God. Oh my God. Oh my God."
Her coach Simon Cowell wasn’t at a loss for words however, telling the crowd, "I want to say, 'America, thank you for giving this girl an opportunity.'"
It’s down to the final three on the inaugural season of The X Factor.
Fan favorite Marcus Canty was eliminated from the hit Fox talent competition Thursday night, and RadarOnline.com has the clip of his emotional exit.
In his final words, Canty declared “This is not the last time you’ll see Marcus Canty!” He also did a shout out to his higher power, saying: “God has blessed me so much being on this competition.” He then thanked his supporters and family and told them not to cry.
