Eoghan Quigg

With an identical appeal as previous contestants Leon Jackson and Ray Quinn, schoolboy Eoghan Quigg almost became The X Factor’s most surprising winner. Blessed in 1992 in State Londonderry, North Ireland, Quigg started singing young, performing in the institution choir and in a variety of regional productions. In 2008 he auditioned for the 5th group of The X Aspect, and after impressing the judges along with his rendition of Eric Clapton’s “Tears in Heaven,” managed to get completely towards the live levels. His shows of music by famous brands George Michael, Michael Jackson, and John Lennon produced him an early on front-runner to earn, and because of a rumored affair with another contestant, he became among the show’s most talked-about superstars. But in an in depth final, he ultimately completed third behind Alexandra Burke and JLS. Nevertheless, it was uncovered following the series finished that Quigg acquired achieved one of the most open public votes in six from the ten displays. Unlike prior years, Simon Cowell didn’t indication the show’s shedding finalists so that they can focus all his initiatives on the champion. However, after executing a homecoming gig before 20,000 people, Quigg agreed upon a cope with RCA Information and began focus on his self-titled debut recording. Featuring tracks he performed on the display plus one unique track compiled by Busted’s Wayne Bourne, it reached quantity 14 in the U.K. and number 1 in Ireland. Quigg was also individually invited to aid Boyzone on the U.K. summer season displays and also made an appearance for the annual X Element Live market tour.