RISING STAR
Who won X Factor 2018? Dalton Harris from Jamaica with 22 brothers and sisters
DALTON Harris left noone in doubt that he had a vocal range like no other contestant on his series.
The Jamaican star wowed the judges and viewers alike and subsequently was crowned the winner of The X Factor 2018. Here's what you need to know about him...
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Who is Dalton Harris?
Dalton is a 25-year-old from Jamaica who has enjoyed a taste of fame before.
He comes from a huge family and has 22 brothers and sisters who grew up with him in poverty.
At the age of 16, back in 2010, Dalton won the Jamaican equivalent of The X Factor named Digicel Rising Stars.
The prize for the show was $1 million Jamaican dollars (£6,200).
After his success on the talent show he was put through education by manager Donovan Germain and in 2014, he released the single Pauper, which made it to Number One in the Jamaican dancehall charts.
The soulful singer has since released three albums prior to his appearance on The X Factor.
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What happened to Dalton on The X Factor?
The aspiring singer flew over from the Caribbean for his chance to impress the judges.
In his audition, he sang Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word by Elton John.
Dalton said he'd been preparing for the audition for seven years and described it as the most important moment of his life so far.
Not only did the singer secure four yeses, but he also got a huge hug from Ayda and Louis following his performance.
In his audition, Dalton said: “I grew up in a one-room house without electricity or running water, but it’s not a sad story. It’s how I came out of it and I’m triumphant.”
Dalton sailed through the rounds of The X Factor.
The hopeful performer then made it through the Six Chairs Challenge and the Judges' Houses for which he sang Listen from Dreamgirls.
Louis was impressed by Dalton and said: "What was so incredible, aside from the unbelievable vocal, was the whole story you told us.
"I will never listen to that song the same way ever again."
Dalton went on to win the coveted record deal in the singing final after an incredible performance with James Arthur.
The singer is now favourite for the Christmas Number One spot, with his version of Frankie Goes To Hollywood's hit track The Power Of Love.
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