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Michael Bublé made an X Factor contestant’s jaw drop last night when he invited him on stage to perform to a packed Wembley Arena.
Leon Jackson, a Scottish shop assistant who only began singing in January, belted out Bublé’s hit Home in front of 12,000 fans last night.
He said: "That's the pinnacle for me man. I'd never rehearsed it with him, I never had a sound check, I just went up and winged it and it was beautiful man, a dream come true and when I came off I was wee bit emotional at the end."
The surprise duet came after the remaining four X Factor contestants had a master class with the Canadian jazz singer, who is due to perform on the ITV1 talent show this weekend.
Speaking at a press conference, Jackson, who judges have compared to Bublé throughout the series, said he wasn't nervous despite his lack of preparation: "I think it was because I knew I wasn't getting judged and I could just go up and have fun."
A star-struck Jackson, who names Bublé as one of his foremost influences, was also invited backstage to meet the 32-year-old’s family and his girlfriend, British actress Emily Blunt.
"It's just incredible because he's sang duets with all his idols like Tony Bennett, and I've grown up in the last few years listening to Michael Bublé and I got to sing with him. I just can't explain it."
Jackson entered The X Factor in the hopes of giving his mother a better life. A single parent, she has struggled financially while bringing up her only child.
The teenager, from West Lothian, began singing earlier this year when his mother bought him an iPod and he started recording his voice. His friends were impressed so he entered the X Factor.
Mentored by judge Dannii Minogue, Jackson has survived seven departures to make the show’s semi-finals this weekend.
He is up against brother and sister duo Same Difference, school dinner lady Niki Evans, and Welsh opera singer Rhydian Roberts. Roberts is the bookmaker’s favourite, but Jackson is a close second.
The winner, announced on December 15, will secure a £1 million recording contract, and will release a version of the Mariah Carey song When You Believe, in time to compete for the Christmas No 1 spot.
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I'm a 71 year old ex-Scot living in Australia, and when my daughter showed me the clips on You Tube I was just blown away. What a talent and what a nice laddie. His Mother should be so proud of him. I for one will be buying his cd, and anymore he makes. You go for it Leon. Scotland is proud of you I'm sure as we Scots all are in Oz and around the world.
Margaret Galletly, Sadleir 2168, N.S.W. Australia
Well done Leon. I have followed your journey through the X factor and watched the final in the hall of Whitburn Academy. I would not have missed it for the world. What an admosphere. You have a great future in front of you. I,m sure the whole of Scotland is right behind you. Have a great new year.
Anne, Whitburn
A Dobbie, Whitburn, Scotland
hiya everybody leon jackson singing live and doing a meet and greet at velocity, the newest and hottest nightclub in dunfermline fife ;) its a 14 year plus event but under 16s come with an adult make sure you are there to bring in the bells with leon visit velocitys bebo for more info on the event and buying tickets http://www.bebo.com/VelocityDunfermline :) xxx
Lauren Bastianelli, dunfermline, scotland
from steve brookstein ..shane ward and leone lewis throught to Leon Jackson. what a winner you are !! a true talent! i think your going to be the best of the best.
I have watched you improve all through x factor.. fantastic Leon! You are going to be bigger than anyone can imagine. But hey keep yer feet on the ground ha ha! I for one will be buying your first album.. but i'll say it's for the wife and kids!
Go for it Leon and have a great career... U deserve it kid!
Ronnie, Aberdeen, Scotland!
Congratulations Leon. I Have just spent hours on phone getting Street Party tickets for Edinburghs Hogmany .Rumour has it you will be there .I hope so because we are travelling from the Isle of Wight to see you .You will make my Daughters NEW YEAR one to treasure .YOU have an amazing talent ,Cherish it and don't let the inevitable success you will have, take you away from your roots.Many people will try to change you but remain true to yourself and your family and you will be a star.
Merry Christmas
Sue , RYDE, Isle of Wight
i think leon was the best man 2 win!! he has a lovely voice and hes fit!! xxxx
Laura, Ulster,
For goodness sake please let Leon enjoy the fact that he won!! He has a beautiful voice and will do very well. I voted for Leon in the first part of the show and managed to get through varous times, however, as with fans of Rhydian, I to was unable to get through to vote for Leon in the second part of the show. Get over the fact that a very talented, and much improved young man came out on top.
Enjoy all that is going to come your way Leon. Well done.
susan brackley, grays, essex,
There is a huge hoo ha with complaints that people couldn't get through to vote for Rhydian. I tried constantly to vote for Leon and the line was engaged!!
Its just ' sour grapes'
He has had no professional vocal coaching, dance classes etc. Pure Raw talent
The best man won. Deal with it!!!
eiramenna, glasgow, uk
Leon deserved 2 win he put all he cud n 2 his performances he is an amazin singer and is pure scottish talent lv him 2 bits go on Leon xxxx
Robina, Edinburgh, Scotland
Leon deserved to win. He really did well .
Tina, Saffron Walden, Essex
Wow! What can i say? Leon truly deserved to win it, its a dream come true for him and so many others. I cant wait for him to come to Ireland, he will get a fantastic welcome. Besides have a fantastic voice, he has the most aborable accent!! Love him to bits!! Xxxxx
Megan, Clare, Ireland
Congrat leon i voted for you through out the show, you are a real talent and i wish you the best in your career. enjoy it x x
jen, tralee, ireland
i think that the compettition was riged
james gavin, navan, ireland
Leon is tidy and an amazing singer those dimples r tidy he has a voice of am angel a want him n marry um
Laura Clark, Edinburgh,Sunny leith, Scotland
Congrats!...you are such an inspiration to so many people...well deserved! Looking forward to the album...!such a nice talented lad!!xxx
Lauren, Dublin, Ireland
I Love Leon!!!!!!!!!! HE SOOOOO deserved to win.cant wait to buy his single......
Rachel, kent, england
well deserved win a pleasure to listen to nice to see and hear such a refreshing young man
shirley jones, cannock, england
Congratulations on your win, all the best in the future. No doubt you have a very long career ahead of you. Looking forward to hearing your debut album, all the best.
Pascal Delaney, Offaly, Ireland
i've got one word for you leon: amazzzing!!!!!!!!!!! iiii llllooooooovvveeeeeeeeee yyyyooooouuuuuuuu can't wait to go and see you at the tour!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! evry time i see you on TV i cry !!!!!!!!!! you are the BEST winer x factor has ever had ... LUVE YU!!!!! great now i'm crying.....!!!!!!!!but in a happy way !!!!!!! love you love you love you XXXXX
michelle, toulouse, france
ohhhh
hes gorgeous ;]
and a worthy winner :]
xx
Lizzie Henry, wolverhampton, england
Well done Leon, you WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely brilliant,
Donna, Cumnock, Ayrshire
youre great and i want to marry u
john brown, southampton, england
leon ur da best ur not as good as leona lewis but ur well fit!
john brown, southampton, england
Leon, Well done. The whole of West Lothian have been cheering you on right from the start. You deserve all the best that comes your way. Can't wait for the single to hit the shops. Mary from Bathgate. xxxxx
Mary O'Hara , Bathgate, West Lothian
i love u leon, ur so hot! ur the rightful winner, im sooo happy u won! :D i loved watching all of ur performances and cried wen u won! always luv ya mwah!
Iqra, Birmingham, Englnad
A beautiful and 'unique' voice! A very worthy winner! xxx
raechel, cheltenham, gloucestershire
well done leon u did us all proud ur are truly amazing and u will go very far
annmarie , glasgow, scotland
Leon
I knew you would win right from your first audition, you are the worthiest winner yet, and i adored watching everyone of your performances
Christine
Christine, Rayleigh, Essex
Leon you are amazing!!! Have loved you from the beginning!! You are going to be a star!!! It's time you started to believe how brilliant u are and please enjoy every minute! XXXX
Claire, London xxxx
Claire Browne, London, UK
Leon, congrats on ur win! I watched your audition tape and wanted you to win even from then!
All the very best!
MisTy, Chinatown,
Well done Leon!! I love you!!!! x
Amie, Leicester,
Well done Leon on winning Leon, you deserved it!!!
Mark, Cork,
leon i think you are the best on the x factor and im voting for you all the time!!!plus you are really cute!!!
Leanna, Dublin,
Leon have loved you from your first audition - I'm only sorry you weren't with MB at Cardiff - he was fab & u are too. Voting 4 u every week and hopefully you will win next week.
Dee, Swansea,
Leon you are a star and inspiration. you have such humility and dignity - a pleasure to support and listen to week after week. i hope we will be listening to you for many years to come.
Go out there and do your best and take comfort and pride in the fact that we all love you.
unfortunately Leon i dont think youl be coming home for a long time
Louise , Ayr
Louise Wright, Ayr, Scotland
Leon will go all the way. ALL he has to do is see his dream then "sing" and believe it has already happened..........Fantastic voice and a future awaits him
Sandy, Nantwich,Cheshire
Sandy, Nantwich,
Leon, I was at the concert on Tuesday and you were fantastic -
I think many press clippings forgot to mention you received a standing ovation after your perfromance.
Go Leon you are the best !!! My phone bill will be high voting for you but your worth it - Look forward to your 1st CD and many more to come.
Sarah - Surrey.
Sarah Cambridge, Camberley, Surrey, UK
GO LEON! Good luck for Saturday - I backed you from the start! The boy can sing!
Linda, Liverpool,
i think leon is a good sing better than them all and he is fit very nice as well
emma, northwich, cheshire