The 27-year-old described Minogue as "amazing" and insisted that he is very grateful for the support that she gave him. He added: "She's been an amazing mentor, I can't thank her enough.

Matt Cardle has said that he wants to prove The X Factor can create credible artists. The 27-year-old, who is the bookies' favourite to win the series, claimed that fellow singers are wrong to be ...

Singer Matt Cardle, winner of ITV's "The X Factor" talent show, notched up a third week at the top of the pop charts on Sunday but fell just short of achieving the biggest selling single of 2010.