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The X Factor 2004-'08 [S1-5] Discussion of previous series (2004-2008) and the contestants. Winners were Steve Brookstein, Shayne Ward, Leona Lewis, Leon Jackson and Alexandra Burke.

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Old 25-11-2007, 09:46 AM #1
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Default Pub Contests Changed X Factor Leon\'s Life

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Pub Contests Changed X Factor Leon's Life
LEON JACKSON was working quietly in his local Gap store just weeks ago.

But now the X Factor star is a household name with a nationwide army of fans and a record deal on the cards.

And Leon, 18, of Whitburn, West Lothian, says he owes it all to karaoke.

He said: "If it wasn't for karaoke, I wouldn't be singing in front of the X Factor audience.

"I would never have had the confidence to enter. Have a go. It can get you a lot further than you think. Just look at me."

Leon was a shy teenager who loved to sing but only in the privacy of his own home.

Then he tried a karaoke night at a pub. His first song in public was Last Request by Paolo Nutini.

Leon said: "I was hooked. I couldn't stop getting up to sing. I won the £50 prize three times in three months."

A year later, he has made the final stages of X Factor and is coached by Dannii Minogue.

He added: "Karaoke gives you a chance to show off your talent. It has changed my life."
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He don't have any talent, he can't even sing that well. And has the personality of a fish.
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He's a flat singer, he has no Charisma, he's not got X factor.
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He's a flat singer, he has no Charisma, he's not got X factor.

Yep, yet I can still see him winning. It will be a joke if Rydian or Niki don't win. Who are both miles better then Leon.
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I think it is unfair to say Leon has NO talent. He is a very talented young man and did his song justice last night. That said he really is not winner material, I agree Rhydian or Nikki should win but I doubt Nikki will win.
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I think he has a niche just for him and i think he is good but i dont see him winning., But i think he could bring out an album and it would sell IMO
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