Alexandra Burke, 20, is set to see her life change forever as Simon Cowell vows to make her more successful than Leona Lewis after winning the UK's X Factor. The music mogul's words came after Saturday nights final, which can only be described as a whirlwind of emotions!

The night started with a bang as the remaining contestants took to the stage to battle it out for the X Factor million pound record deal! All the finalists sang three songs, with sixteen-year-old Eoghan taking to the stage with Boyzone, while JLS shared the limelight with Westlife. But the true performance of the night had to go Alexandra, who had audiences and judges in a frenzy with her sensational Beyonce Knowles duet.

Since winning, Burke has declared she intends to spend her winnings on her ill mother, who is presently undergoing treatment on her kidneys. Alexandra's single, Hallelujah (hear it here), is now available for download and is available in shops on Wednesday. She is also set to sing with Elton John on New Years Eve at the 02 Arena, as well as hitting Top Of The Pops for a Christmas special.