Leona Lewis Wins X-Factor!

Leona's win seemed inevitable. With a voice that truly compares to the American divas, Simon Cowell and the other judges predicted her worldwide success (but not necessarily her X-Factor crown). With Leona's challenger's likeability factor through the roof, there was always a bit of doubt that Leona might lose to Ray Quinn in a turnabout reminiscent of season two's American Idol when Clay Aiken lost to the big teddy bear. The UK public put those fears to rest Saturday night by naming Leona not only the winner of X-Factor but also the first female contestant to take the prize.

Unfortunately, her first single being released Wednesday (with a guaranteed first place finish for the UK's Christmas single) is A Moment Like This. Yes, it's the American Idol season one single - a number one hit for Kelly Clarkson. But considering the song was never released in the UK, they opted to double its revenue. Here's to hoping her second song and debut album better showcase her talents. Congratulations Leona! We look forward to hearing more from you on the world's diva stage for years to come.

Check out her final performance of A Moment Like This complete with tears and all!