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Since the X factor hit our screens back in 2004, the winner has always had a million pound recording contract but sometimes thats not always best.

Series 1:
Winner: Steve, Completely flopped after his first album and is now seen singing in pizza express.

Runner Up: G4, produced three albums all platinum and even performed at the royal albert hall


Series 2:

Winner: Shayne, Started off great for the first couple of years but then went downhill and no ones heard of him since

Runner Up: Andy, Produced two albums and represented the UK in the eurovision song contest


Series 3:

Winner: Leona, Obviously this is one exception as she has gone on to be a global superstar

Runner up: Ray, did good for himself by landing a top west end role as danny zucco from Grease


Series 4:

Winner: Leon, dropped by his record label a year later
Runner up: Rhydian, Produced two albums which reached the charts and currently performing as warm up acts at the o2 and the barbican


Series 5:

Winner: Alexandra, has also done very well for herself getting a number one album and all of her singles reaching the top 10 in the charts.
Runner Up: JLS, have the slight edge as they are now the biggest boyband in the UK having the biggest fan base all around england.


Series 6:

Winner: Joe, his new single has drifted immensely out of the top 10 even though he performed on the most watched show on Telly.
Runner Up: Olly, has had a number one single and his album is already having more pre-orders than Joe by far.




So what do you think about this?
Should people be disappointed for runner-up? or is it the best thing to happen in the long run?