Who won The X Factor in 2014?

Ben Haenow opens up about THAT night out with Caroline Flack and talks his long distance relationship. Ben was announced as the winner of the X Factor 2014. The white van driver performed early in the Overs six chair challenge and said watching the others perform felt like he was watching a gladiators’ battle.

How much do X Factor winners get paid?

It’s a proper competition and they want people who can really sing but who are big personalities too.” Traditionally, the winner receives a £1million record deal under Syco Music, while their winning single is usually known to land the Christmas Number 1 spot.

Did an over 25 ever win X Factor?

2013: Sam Bailey – ‘Skyscraper’ (Over 25s) ‘Skyscraper’, originally sung by Demi Lovato was released by 2013’s X Factor winner, Sam Bailey.

Who is the most successful X Factor judge?

Like that was going to be any doubt who would be on top! Out of all the judges, Simon has the biggest winning history – won 4 times in his 12 years of X Factor UK with Steve, Leona, Ben and Rak-Su, although it was Leona who actually went on to become one of the few winners to become international stars.

What happened Ben Haenow?

He said being dropped was “really hard to deal with”, and he struggled with his mental health. “It was then I lost my way a bit. I lost my confidence going out,” Ben admitted. The singer-songwriter was undeterred, and persevere with a music career, ditching pop music for a more soulful sound.

Does Dalton Harris have a record deal?

However, unlike previous winners of The X Factor, although he still received a Syco record deal, he didn’t receive the £1 million recording contract. The singer also came out as pansexual on social media in 2020, opening up about his sexuality and struggles with mental health.

Why has Leona Lewis stopped singing?

After winning the X Factor, Leona signed with Simon Cowell’s music label, Syco. But she famously quit Syco in 2014, announcing that the label had gotten too big and she felt like they were holding her back from fulfilling her potential.