Steve Desmond Brookstein (born 10 November 1968) is a British singer, probably best known as the first winner of the X Factor in December 2004, December 11, 2004, with two-thirds of the telephone votes. On 8 January 2005 his cover of "Against All Odds" reached number one in the UK singles chart, staying there for one week. His first album "Heart & Soul" debuted at the top of the UK album chart on 16 May 2005.

Andrew Abraham (born 1964 in London) is an English male vocalist. He was the runner up of the second series of "The X Factor". Before applying for "The X Factor", Andy was a dustman. Andy has 2 children by his wife Denise, a daughter called Tara and a son called Jacob. Andy was beaten to the top spot on "The X Factor" by Shayne Ward by only 1.2% of the national public vote for the show.

Sharon Kips (born November 17, 1983 in Biddinghuizen, Flevoland) is the winner of X Factor (Netherlands). Her first single Heartbreak Away reached #1 in the Dutch Top 40 in the first week.

Steve McCutcheon (born 15 January 1972 in Surrey, England), also known as Steve Mac, is a songwriter and record producer. His work includes bands such as Undercover and Five, as well as Mariah Carey and Westlife's "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)", and Kelly Clarkson's "A Moment like This". Other artists he has worked for include Boyzone, UK boyband Damage, A1, Gareth Gates, Swedish singer Sofi Bonde, Russell Watson, …

Tabby Callaghan (born Trevor John Callaghan on April 22, 1981 in Sligo, Ireland) is a musician and appeared in the finals of the ITV show X Factor in 2004.

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Cassie Compton (born July 1987) is singer/songwriter and actress who appeared on the UK TV music talent show "The X Factor". Compton finished fifth on the show in 2004 at 17 years of age. Under guidance of mentor Sharon Osbourne in the under 25s group, bookmakers had her as one of the favourites to win throughout the show. She was eliminated from the competition three weeks before the final after ending up in the bottom two.

Yvie Burnett, is one of the vocal coaches on ITV's successful TV show, X Factor. She was born on 8th August 1968 in Aberdeen, Scotland. She joined the show in Series 2 as Louis Walsh's vocal coach and coached Shayne Ward to success as the series winner. This year, as well as working with Louis with groups, Yvie has also been coaching Simon Cowell and Sharon Osbourne's acts.

Brian Risberg Clausen (also known as Bryan Rice) is a Danish singer born in 1978. His debut-single "No Promises" was a huge hit in Denmark in fall 2005/spring 2006. The song was covered and released by British X Factor winner Shayne Ward reaching #2 in the official U.K. charts. "Homeless Heart" is the second single from Bryan Rice, and "Can't say I'm sorry" the third.

JC Mac is an actor and producer based in London, UK. JC Mac was born in London, his acting talent first came to the attention of his school teachers. He was regularly the principle character in school plays and later amateur theatre productions. He has also worked as a fitness instructor, a builder, a model and a boxer. Upon leaving school he undertook extensive acting training and has been working regularly ever since.

Pilar Giménez García, known first as An Ling, then as Ailyn, is a Spanish singer born in Esplugues de Llobregat. She is best known as a member of the young team in the Spanish version of X Factor.

Andy Paul is a Cypriot singer and songwriter and represented Cyprus with the song "Anna Maria Elena" in the Eurovision Song Contest 1984 in Luxembourg. At the Cyprus Eurovision national finals, Paul came in first, winning the spot to represent Cyprus at the international event. Lia Vissi-Piliouri, Anna Vissi's sister, came in second at the event with the song "Htes".

Stuart Slater (born 1969 in Chelmsford, Essex) is a former footballer who played as a winger and forward for Forest Green Rovers, West Ham United, Celtic, Ipswich Town, Leicester City and Watford. He also represented England at under-21 and B level. Most recently Slater has been in the limelight for his appearance on ITV1 programme X Factor.

Has a son, Sem Mike, born February 10, 2003 with Xander De Buisonjé. Was born at 04:04 AM in Weesp, in the north of Holland Was supposed to marry singer Xander De Buisonjé from the Dutch band Volumia!. She cancelled the wedding a few days before the planned wedding day because she found out he cheated on her regularly. Dating Chris Zegers since 2003. They attended Guusje Nederhorst's funeral together.

He created the band "Het Goede Doel" together with Henk Westbroek. He was also the singer of the band together with Henk Westbroek.

Has his own A&R company.

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