The X Factor contestants that I was most looking forward to seeing was: Lloyd Daniels, Stacey Soloman, Jedward and Joe Mcelderry and they failed to disappoint, they were absolutely fantastic.

This was one of the best tours that I have ever been to and i will never forget it.

Take a look at the pics below and tell us what you think …

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You’re already really famous Joe, but what were you doing before you became a star on The X Factor?

I was at college studying for a National Diploma in Performing Arts in Newcastle. I’d just finished my first year when i went to the auditions. I was doing a bit of singing on the course… but not as much as I’m doing now!

How amazing did it feel when Dermot finally said you’d won?

Well judging by my face and the way I leapt back by about 20 feet, I think everyone could see how shocked I was.

Do you think Cheryl was as suprised as you?

I think so. I didn’t know weather I’d heard my name or not, and Cheryl kind of pushed me away to scream and then I obviously clicked that Dermot had said my name, so I was like, ‘Aaarrrgh!’

You’re the most wanted man in the UK now – how does that make you feel?

Am I? It makes me feel quite flattered. Just a few months ago I was a lad from South Shields who only my friends and family knew. Now I get recognised everywhere I go.

You seemed fearless on the show, but you must be scared of something?

I’m petrified of rats. That’s a fear. If I see a rat, anywhere, I literally freeze. They make me cringe. I get a shiver through my body when I see one. I can’t even look at them on telly – they make me feel sick!

Do you ever worry about your career or letting Cheryl down?

I think Cheryl’s quite proud of what I’ve achieved so far. With this kind of job, just because you’ve got a record deal, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re gonna be successful. You’re just got to hope people buy your album.

Isn’t that scary though?

No, there’s nothing to be scared about. I’ve just got to work hard and that’s all I can do!

Joe, what we all really want to know is… what kind of girl do you go for?

For me, girls have got to be easy – going and have a good sense of humour. I’d like a girl who really likes to just have fun.

And when it comes to looks?

I like dark – haired, curvy girls. A bit like Cheryl, ha – ha. Or Beyonce. I like Beyonce.

So Cheryl’s really you ideal girl?

Yeah, and she’s been absolutely amazing. The day after I won, she was texting us all day asking us how it was going.

Ahh, Sweet! Do you think you’ll be friends for life?

I hope so. I do believe we’ve become friends and that she really wants to keep in touch. I might even record a duet with Cheryl for my album and that would be amazing – she’s an inspiration! Once I got to know her, she wasn’t like the image you see on telly. She’s very down to earth and we have got a lot in common.

You’ve lived all your life in the North East, so how do you feel about moving away?

I don’t know yet. I think my mum will probably come with me, at least for a bit. I’m still quite young so she’ll either move with me or pop down every other weekend or something. I’ll not be too far away from her.

So she’ll still be doing your cooking and cleaning?

I hope so!

Do you worry it might get lonely at the top?

Not really, because I’m gonna surround myself with me friends and family, so if that ever did happen, I’d make sure they were all around.

But what about when you’re away travelling the world in lonely hotel rooms?

I’ll make sure they’re with me. They’re coming with me!

How does it feel being mobbed by the fans?

It’s quite strange and a bit overwhelming, but when you realise that they’re your supporters, you’re a bit like ‘wow, these people are getting really excited about seeing me!’

Are you already loving the attention?

Well, I didn’t enter the competition to be famous, I entered to be a singer. The fans are brilliant, but if all the attention stopped tomorrow, I wouldn’t be like, ‘ Oh, where are all the paparazzi?’

Are they frightening, though?

I think there more overwhelming than scary – they kind of just stand in front of you and click, click, click!

You must have got loads of fan mail, too?

Yes absolutely loads! Fans have sent me cookies, cakes, brownies and even bracelets! I’ve had to sign girls bras too … even while they’re still wearing them.

Ohh saucy! Do you think you’d ever date a fan?

It depends… you know, on what kind of fan.

Hopefully one like us, Joe!

‘Sources: Top Of The Pops Magazine’

Mcelderry won a once in a lifetime opportunity: £1million contract with the entertainment mogul’s label SyCo Records as part of the TV talent show prize.

He told Digital Spy: “That’s something that I will have to discuss with the record company and we will find out a bit more about their plans as we go through.”

He also revealed that he would like to work with songwriter Ryan Tedder.

He said: “I don’t know where the rumour came from but I you know it would be nice. I never actually said it, but it would be nice.”

But what do you think? Leave your comments below …

Joe had high praise for the OneRepublic star, who worked with Leona Lewis on her massive hit, ‘Bleeding Love’, and Beyonce’s hit, ‘Halo’.

Joe McElderry said: “I would love Simon Cowell to put me with Ryan Tedder for my album’s ballads because he is an amazing songwriter.” But before Joe can head into the studio to record his album, he is going on the road with The X Factor Live Tour, which kicks off on February 15th, and will earn the young popstar around £300,000.

Other contestants who will appear on The X Factor Tour include Lucie Jones, Danyl Johnson, Jamie Afro, Olly Murs, Lloyd Daniels, Stacey Soloman and Jedward.

But Joe insists he will not rush to release his album: “There are meetings about it now. The plan is for my album to come out after the tour. It’s going to be similar to what they’ve done for the past couple of years so it gives you time to do it,” he said.

So will you be buying Joe McElderry’s Album? And are you going to The X Factor Tour this year? Leave your comments below please…

I got this email from one of our regular readers today, Molly Tate. Molly has a track record of meeting X Factor contestants, as the pictures below show. Molly met The X Factor winner Joe McElderry recently after she visited the house the contestants were staying in.

Molly tells me: “I got to meet Joe because I am a massive fan of his so I decided to go up to the X Factor house in Golders Green, London but i didn’t have any idea that i would actually get to meet him and talk to him. I then saw the doors opening in and i looked twice at him because i couldn’t believe i had actually seen Joe. Then he started walking towards me and he asked me how I was, Then I said to him Joe I think your going to win The X Factor so that made him give me a hug and I asked him if he would have a photo with me and he replied yes.“

She continued: “Joe is a genuinely nice guy and he deserves every success he gets. I have never met anyone nicer than Joe. He stood their talking to me for about half an hour and not every celebrity would do that. That was the best day of my life and i will never forget it.“

Molly also got to meet Lucie Jones (my favourite), and saw Jamie Archer, Danyl Johnson and Lloyd Daniels.

All images are (C) to Molly Tate 2009.

When Molly Tate Met The X Factor Contestants

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