JAMES Arthur has been crowned winner of the X Factor 2012.
In a final too close to predict, the 24-year-old singer-songwriter from Middlesbrough snatched the title from Asda worker Jahmene Douglas.
Arthur hugged his rival after the announcement by TV talent show host Dermot O'Leary.
He said: "Thank you to all of you who voted for me. I am so thankful."
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