And he probably thinks that it’s been an “Amazing journey.”
So Joe McElderry reaches the top spot that seems to be promised to every X-Factor winner, but the “greatest” Christmas Numebr One of all time, Rage Against The Machine held up incredibly well staying dropping only one place to #2, still on the strength of just downloads.
Finishing the Top Five in the singles charts is Lady Gaga staying steady at #3, Cheryl Cole up to #4 and typing error 3OH!3 are fifth.
Over in the album charts Cowell’s other treasure, Susan Boyle hands the #1 spot to Michael Buble.
UK Singles Chart, Sunday 27th Dec
1. The Climb, Joe McElderry
2. Killing in the Name, Rage Against The Machine
3. Bad Romance, Lady Gaga
4. 3 Words, Cheryl Cole (ft Will I Am)
5. Starstrukk, 3OH!3 (ft Katy Perry)
UK Albums Chart, Sunday 27th Dec
1. Crazy Love, Michael Buble
2. I Dreamed a Dream, Susan Boyle
3. The End, The Black Eyed Peas
4. The Fame, Lady Gaga
5. JLS, JLS
Image from the Radio One Chart Show.