X Factor Final: Sam Bailey is crowned the WINNER as she reduces the entire panel to tears with final performance
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Prison officer Sam Bailey has been crowned the winner of the X Factor 2013.
Singing her winner's song, Skyscraper by Demi Lovato, in a floor length black sequin dress, she reduced Nicole Scherzinger and Sharon Osbourne to tears with her emotional performance and attracting over 1 million votes.
After months of hard work, Sam has earned her one million pound recording deal and a place on Beyonce's Mrs Carter tour next year.
Winner! Sharon grabs onto Sam, who looks like she was genuinely shocked by the result
Bursting with pride! Sharon clutched onto Sam on hearing the news that she won, and was bursting with pride
In shock: Sam could not believe it when Dermot announced the winner
Life-changing: Sam has now won a million pound record deal and will be joining Beyonce on her Mrs Carter tour next year
Stumbling: Sharon could not even stand up on stage when she heard the news
A good sport: Nicholas said that he was okay because he could not have lost out to a better person
Can't stop crying: Sam Bailey was overcome with emotion on hearing the news
Crowded with love: The former contestants looked genuinely happy to see Sam be crowned the winner of The X Factor 2013
Out now: Sam's single Skyscraper is now out to buy
Gary, who looked like he shed a tiny tear said: 'You've stolen the hearts of the nation.
'You've done this on behalf of people whose dreams have stayed dreams.'
A extremely teary Nicole added: 'You got me looking like a hot mess, the first time I saw you you brought tears to my eyes, and you've done it again with your last performance.
'That voice is a gift from god and you are the voice.
'Timing is everything and this is your time right now.'
Louis said: 'You deserve to be on that stage, that's going to be number one record - stop crying.'
Emotional: Sharon was beside herself with emotion after Sam's performance
Comforted: Sharon could not speak after Sam's performance but she was comforted by the other judges
Lost for words, a blubbering Mrs O, could not even muster up a few words, which led presenter Dermot O'Leary to say: 'That says it all.'
An equally emotional Sam told Dermot: 'In the time that I've bee in this competition I've grown not only as a person but in my music.
'There's one person that's been so inspirational and that's Sharon Osbourne and I love her to pieces.'
Co-presenter Caroline Flack, who was in the audience with Sam's family, asked Sam's son, Tommy, 4, what he thought, to which he said: 'Mummy's going to win.'
Cute: Sam's little boy Tommy said his mum was going to win
Nicholas put up a good fight, with his winner's song, Superman by Five For Fighting, but unfortunately it was not enough to earn him the crown.
Mentor Louis said: 'Nicolas McDonald you came into this a boy and you've grown into a man.
'It's been my honour to sit here and watch you grow - congratulations to everything you've achieved that song was amazing.'
The final two: Sam and Nicholas looked emotional as they waited for the results
Solid singer: Nicholas gave a solid last performance
Gary added: 'What a transformation from the first time we saw you.
'You've had tons of experience in this competition - take it and move forward.'
Nicole said: 'My Nicky Blue Eyes - that song was perfect for you.
'Everything is right there inside of you.
'That is the album you will be making and I can't wait to buy it.'
Nicholas added: 'I just to thank my mum and dad for believing in me.'
Reflecting on the series this year, Louis said: 'We had tears, we had laughter we had madness but I wouldn't change a single moment.'
Returners: The former contestants all returned to the stage to perform at the beginning of the show
A sad, Gary, who will not be returning next year as he concentrates on making music with Take That said: 'I'll be watching at home from next year, feeling a little left out if I'm honest.
'But it's going to be a memorable night tonight - I'm going to sing with my lifelong hero Elton John.
'I love the show and I love being on this panel.'
All the X Factor 2013 contestants returned to the stage to kick off the show by performing Roar by Katy Perry.
One Direction kicked off the celebrity performances of the evening, sporting a new rock, grunge look.
Harry told the screaming audience: 'Yeah we got Christmas off.
The boys go back on tour in April, starting with South America and then back to Wembley Stadium in May.
Special guests: The crowd went crazy as One Direction performed on stage
Looking good: Harry Styles suited the new grunge/rock look that the boys decided to pull off on Sunday night
Rocking the arena: The boys most certainly showed how to bring the house down
Dressed to impress: Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne, Gary Barlow and Nicole Scherzinger made sure to put on their most show-stopping attire
Best of friends: Nicole Scherzinger and Gary Barlow looked like they were enjoying their last night together on the show
There was even a bit of drama on the night when longest-serving judge, Louis Walsh was not going to let the show pass by without a dig at Nicole Scherzinger, who completely stole the limelight from duet partner Sam Bailey on the show.
When asked by Dermot about what he thought of the duets, Louis said: 'The highlight was Nicholas and Shane because he let him sing, unlike some people - Nicole!'
Sharon added that her highlight of the evening was also Sam's duet with Nicole.
Gary Barlow agreed and added: 'Absoltuely I thought it was mesmerising.'
Nicole was not phased by the comment from Louis, and took it all in her stride simple adding: 'I love my x factor family'.
'Oh my gosh, sharing the stage with Sam and being up here with my X Factor family. I am going to miss you guys.'
The finalists: Sam Bailey and Nicholas McDonald perform on the final night of The X Factor
Both Gary and Nicole, who don't have a finalist in the last show, both picked Sam Bailey as their winner, with Nicole adding: 'I love both of them but as Sam said last night, she's been waiting for this for 20 years.
Nicholas kicked off the night's performances with In The Arms Of An Angel by Sarah McLachlan.
Violinists and contemporary dancers performed beside the singer, who looked smart in a tailored black suit.
Sharon said: '17-year-old I love you.
Stunning: Nicholas performed In The Arms Of An Angel
'I agree with your mum because that's one of my favourite songs ever, and she is going to be so proud of you tonight.'
Gary added: That was stylistically perfect beautiful heartfelt emotions, I don't know if you're going to be the winner but with a performance like that you've got a pretty good chance.'
An excited Nicole said: 'I cant wait tto buy that on iTunes and curl up to it during the holidays.
'You have the voice of an angel with butter wings, your tone is like butter - effortless and weightless.'
Mentor Louis added: 'You've been an amazing contestant to work with I've seen the boy grown into a man, thank you so much for all your hard work.'
Nicholas added: 'I just want to thank whose voted.
Giving it his all: Nicholas put everything into his performance
It was really tough to pick to highlight between three of four songs.'
Sam's choice of song for the evening was The Power of Love, by Jennifer Rush, reminds her of family love because it was her mum's favourite song.
Appearing in a red lace dress, that looked incredibly similar to her mentor's Sharon, she owned the performance with no one but herself on stage.
Gary said: 'I know this is your song of the series, for me you could have sung any song because every single performance has been amazing just listen to the roar in Wembley.
'Anyone at home whose assuming you've won the show, please pick up the phone and vote for Sam Bailey.'
Nicole said: 'You make it look too easy.
Stunning: Sam Bailey looked stunning in a fish tail red dress
Number one: Sam Bailey impressed right from the beginning of the show
'you are born to do two things, to be a sha-mazing mum and to be a star singer.
'knowing you, having worked with you are a beacon of light so inspiring and empowering for other women.'
Louis said: 'You are what the show is all about, giving someone a chance who deserves it.
'You've got it all and living proof it's never too late to follow your dream.'
Mentor Sharon said: '10 weeks and look where you've come in ten weeks.
'You were a winner for me the first time you walked into that audition and I love and respect you my friend forever.'
Sam added: 'This is my home - I want to set up a tent and stay here.'
Powerful: Sam gave it everything she had for the final night
Katy Perry, dressed as a giant gold bird for her performance on the evening.
But she failed to impress television viewers with her performance on The X Factor live final at London's Wembley Arena on Sunday night.
The 29-year-old singer well and truly lit up the stage in a grand finale that was distinctly lacking glamour, as she plunged down from the ceiling of the iconic venue in a giant cage.
Giant bird: Katy appeared in a giant bird cage on the night
I'm like a bird: Katy Perry dressed in a sequined, feathery dress with fish net tights for her performance
Surrounded by a troupe of dancers, the pop megastar showcased her incredible figure in a skimpy ensemble that saw her dressed as a winged gold bird as she belted out her smash hit, Unbreakable.
Strutting her stuff in merely a skimpy gold bejewelled bustier with dramatic feather detail at the shoulders, the star adorned her raven locks with a Grecian-inspired gold leaf headband.
Katy completed her striking winged and feather enemble with a pair of racy fishnet stockings and skyscraper heels, and injected a bolt of colour to her perfect porcelain skin with a slick of vampy berry lipstick.
Gary Barlow also got to sing with his hero, Elton John on the evening, and both sat at pianos whilst they played away together.
Making music: The pair sat at two grand pianos to perform at Wembley Arena
Legend: Elton John said he was pleased to help out old friend, Gary Barlow, by performing on the show
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