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Melanie Amaro Wins The X Factor


Posted on Dec 23, 2011 @ 06:00AM - 3 comments

By Radar Staff

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.

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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.'"

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The Heartbreak Behind X Factor Star Josh Krajcik’s Dedication To His Daughter


Posted on Dec 22, 2011 @ 03:00PM - 6 comments

By Radar Staff

One of the most touching moments on this season's X Factor was Josh Krajcik's dedication to his 13-year-old daughter, and Star magazine is now exclusively revealing the back story behind the burly former burrito-maker's sentimental gesture.

“I was 17 when I had Rowan. She’s just such a wonderful child," said Krajcik, after his performance on the reality competition on November 22.

But the joy of fatherhood was tempered by the heartbreak of young Josh’s breakup with Rowan’s mom, Colleen Labuski, who was his first love.

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Marcus Canty Eliminated From The X Factor; Down To Final 3


Posted on Dec 16, 2011 @ 01:00AM - 1 comment

By Radar Staff

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.

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