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Joseph McElderry (born 1991) is an English singer from South Shields, England who is currently a finalist on the sixth series of the ITV show The X Factor. He is a performing arts student at Newcastle College.

Early life and career

McElderry had previously auditioned for The X Factor in 2007, but felt too young compared to the other contestants and opted to walk away. He was the Pride of South Tyneside's Young Performer of the Year in 2008.

The X Factor

McElderry auditioned in Manchester singing Luther Vandross's "Dance With My Father". The audition was televised on 22 August 2009. He earned a standing ovation from the audience. Following this performance, he quickly progressed through boot-camp to judges houses. He travelled to Marrakesh in Morocco with Cheryl Cole, and guest judge Will Young, and was picked as one of her final three in the boys’ category to progress to the live shows.

In the first live show, he performed "No Regrets" by Robbie Williams. This performance bought positive comments from the judges, with Simon Cowell calling him a "dark horse in this competition". Following the performance, he made it through to the second week of the show, "diva week".

In the second live show, he sang Whitney Houston's song "Where Do Broken Hearts Go". This performance once again bought rave reviews from the judges. Simon Cowell was left speechless, saying “It pains me to say it, but that was actually note perfect". He said the only criticism he had for McElderry is that he needed to know how to perform. He has made it through to the third week, Big Band week.

In the third live show, Big Band week, saw the remaining contestants take to the stage with the backing of a 35-piece orchestra. McElderry sang Michael Buble's hit "Sway". This bought positive comments from the judges. Simon Cowell said ""I have to give it to you. Whatever is thrown up at you, you just rise up to the challenge". However he said his performance "wasn't authentic". Cheryl Cole, his mentor, told him: "You were sparkly and sexy. I thoroughly enjoyed the performance". He has made it through to the fourth round of the show, Rock songs.

In the fourth live show, Rock music, McElderry sang "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey. Dannii Minogue said he was “an absolute star” and Louis Walsh told him he expected to see him in the final. Simon Cowell said that while the singing was excellent, it was "manufactured". He also recieved praise from his mentor Cheryl Cole. McElderry sailed through to the fifth week, songs from movies.

In the fifth live show, songs from movies, McElderry sang "Circle of Life" by Elton John from the movie The Lion King. Dannii Minogue told him: “You are the best male vocalist in the competition”. Louis Walsh however said “I think you’re more musical theatre than pop star,” he said, “and we are looking for a pop star.” Simon Cowell said that McElderry had to stop with "stage school swaying". He was also praised by his mentor Cheryl Cole. He made it through to the next live show, songs by Queen.

In the sixth live show, songs by Queen, McElderry sang "Somebody to Love" by Queen. He was backed by a gospel choir for his performance, which Cheryl Cole labelled “a vocal rollercoaster”. She said McElderry was “technically the best singer in this competition”. Dannii Minogue praised him for tackling “one of the biggest Queen songs” which she said was even tough for ex-frontman Freddie Mercury to sing. Louis Walsh also praised McElderry’s performance, saying, “That was a really really big song for a little guy from the north of England”. However, Walsh suggested McElderry might have broken the rules by performing with a choir. “The only problem I have is that I think the choir helped you a lot,” he said. “That’s maybe breaking the rules.” Simon Cowell commented that McElderry sang better the previous week. McElderry progressed to the seventh week.

Performances on The X Factor

McElderry performed through all six weeks so far of The X Factor live finals; below is a list of their performances.

Discography

Singles

References

1. ^ Ann Gripper (8 October 2009). "All you need to know about Joe McElderry". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 24 October 2009.
2. Katy Simpson (22 August 2009). "Tyneside teen Joe McElderry set to wow X-Factor". JournalLive. Retrieved 24 October 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
3. ^ Katy Simpson (28 September 2009). "X Factor Joe McElderry teaming up with Cheryl". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 24 October 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
4. Gordon Barr (10 October 2009). "Will Young backing Joe McElderry for X Factor success". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 24 October 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
5. Alastair Craig (5 October 2009). "Joe McElderry gets to X Factor live shows". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 24 October 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
6. Gordon Barr (16 October 2009). "Joe McElderry ready to be diva to win X Factor". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 24 October 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
7. Gordon Barr (19 October 2009). "X Factor hopeful Joe McElderry sails through". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 24 October 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
8. Sara Nichol (26 October 2009). "Joe McElderry sails through to the next round of X Factor". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 16 November 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
9. Sara Nichol (2 November 2009). "Joe McElderry sails through to next round of X Factor". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 16 November 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
10. Laura Caroe (9 November 2009). "Joe McElderry reaches last seven of X Factor". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 16 November 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
11. Joanne Butcher (16 November 2009). "Joe McElderry through to next round of X Factor". JournalLive. Retrieved 16 November 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

External links

• Performance of "Dance With My Father" at The X Factor auditions at YouTube.com
• Performance of "Praying For Time" at The X Factor boot-camp at YouTube.com
• Performance of "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" at The X Factor judges-houses stage at YouTube.com
• Cheryl Cole's decision at The X Factor judges-houses stage at YouTube.com
• Performance of "No Regrets" at The X Factor first live show at YouTube.com
• Performance of "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" at The X Factor second live show at YouTube.com
• Performance of "Sway" at The X Factor third live show at YouTube.com
• Performance of "Don't Stop Believin'" at The X Factor fourth live show at YouTube.com
• Performance of "Circle of Life" at The X Factor fifth live show at YouTube.com
• Performance of "Somebody to Love" at The X Factor sixth live show at YouTube.com

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