A hotel worker, The 21-year-old beat Michelle John, Jamie Miller and Into The Ark in the finals to win a Polydor record deal in the sixth series of the competition.

Speaking after the results were announced, an emotional MO thanked everyone, including his judge, Jenifer Hudson.

"Thank you everyone at home, just want to say thank you to Jennifer and all the coaches."

"An amazing thank you to the most phenomenal person I have ever met, thank you Jennifer."

The grand final also featured a performance by John Legend, who debuted his new song Sure Fire.