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An awesome and ridiculous film that leaves you thrilled beyond the point of your natural endurance
2012
Theatre
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Always been a fan but never seen them live. I was ecstatic to be part of this epic event. WOW!
London,
Rick Pearson's rating
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Description: Winner Alexandra Burke is joined by finalists JLS, Ruth Lorenzo, Diana Vickers, Laura White, Eoghan Quigg, Daniel Evans and Rachel Hylton.
Phone: 0870060 0870
Website: www.whatsonwembley.com
Trains: Tube: Wembley Park 
Extra info: Parking, Pub, Air Conditioning, Food
While Manchester United and Tottenham slugged it out next door, Wembley Arena played host to a rather different spectacle: a matinee performance of The X Factor Live.
The concert brought together the talent show’s three finalists, along with some of its supporting cast. For many, this will be as good as it gets; The X Factor tends instantly to create stars, only for them instantly to be forgotten.
However, the continued success of 2006 winner Leona Lewis proves that Christmas No1s needn’t be followed by Christmas panto, so long as there’s top material.
So what of the latest batch? Eoghan Quigg has got the right idea by releasing an album just in time for Mothers’ Day. The 16-year-old’s performance of Take That’s Never Forget also suggested a voice destined for the Top 40.
JLS came next and showcased their soulful four-part harmonies on a cover of Rihanna’s Umbrella. Unfortunately, the boy band reached new depths of naffness by changing the words of Stand By Me to ‘Stand by JLS’.
Alexandra Burke, this year’s winner, showcased her soulful vocals in an aching cover of You Are So Beautiful. Later on, Hallelujah prompted a mass singalong from a crowd convinced of the singer’s star quality.
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alex and eoghan were brill . im going to cardif f birmingham and wembley
- Amanda Fischer, London
I went to the show last night and it was great! It was good to see all of the best singers on one stage and seeing JLS and Alexandra struuting their stuff!
- Charlotte Edwards, London UK
