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Homecoming for X Factor star Joe | Homecoming for X Factor star Joe |
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A special homecoming party is to be organised in South Shields for The X Factor winner Joe McElderry. | A special homecoming party is to be organised in South Shields for The X Factor winner Joe McElderry. |
The 18-year-old student beat rival Olly Murs in the final of the ITV show to win a £1m recording contract. | The 18-year-old student beat rival Olly Murs in the final of the ITV show to win a £1m recording contract. |
About 1,600 people gathered at the Temple Parks Leisure Centre in his home town on Sunday evening to watch the final on a big screen. | About 1,600 people gathered at the Temple Parks Leisure Centre in his home town on Sunday evening to watch the final on a big screen. |
Mayor of South Tyneside John Anglin said the homecoming would be held once "hero" Joe was commitment free. | Mayor of South Tyneside John Anglin said the homecoming would be held once "hero" Joe was commitment free. |
Joe speaks to Radio 1's Newsbeat | |
He said: "When exactly we don't know, because we have got to find out what his contracts are and he has work commitments but we will have a homecoming for our hero." | He said: "When exactly we don't know, because we have got to find out what his contracts are and he has work commitments but we will have a homecoming for our hero." |
The mayor, who said Joe's win represented "the boy done good", joined the fans at the leisure centre to watch his win. | The mayor, who said Joe's win represented "the boy done good", joined the fans at the leisure centre to watch his win. |
He said: "It was electric, so noisy, so exuberant, so passionate, but that's what the people in South Shields are. | He said: "It was electric, so noisy, so exuberant, so passionate, but that's what the people in South Shields are. |
"He's had a dream and realised it and he is still part of the community. That's the beauty of Joe, he always will be part of his community." | "He's had a dream and realised it and he is still part of the community. That's the beauty of Joe, he always will be part of his community." |
Joe's many fans in South Shields have backed him from the beginning. | Joe's many fans in South Shields have backed him from the beginning. |
Tom Smith from the newsagents near to Joe's home said he was sure he would win. | Tom Smith from the newsagents near to Joe's home said he was sure he would win. |
He said: "I was convinced for the last month or so he would win. He deserved to win - he was the best." | He said: "I was convinced for the last month or so he would win. He deserved to win - he was the best." |
Ray Spencer, Joe's former boss from South Shields Customs House theatre said the cast and crew of the current pantomime had watched Joe's performance on television in the wings when they could during a performance. | Ray Spencer, Joe's former boss from South Shields Customs House theatre said the cast and crew of the current pantomime had watched Joe's performance on television in the wings when they could during a performance. |
He said: "This time last year Joe was serving on tables at Customs House. He is some guy and he is just as nice as he appears to be." | He said: "This time last year Joe was serving on tables at Customs House. He is some guy and he is just as nice as he appears to be." |
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