The X Factor 2016 winner Matt Terry appeared on This Morning earlier today to talk about claiming victory over the weekend.
When asked by Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby about his win Matt admitted, āIt feels amazing. Itās the most incredible feeling and a feeling I never thought Iād feel. I thought I would come second, I really didā¦ It was so, so close, it was such an open race. But with a little bit of luck and support, I guess, goes a long way.ā
The singer also revealed that he hadn’t had much time to sleep since winning last night. āIāve had about two hours sleep. I said hello to everyone at the after party, saw my family, then rushed to a hotel near here… I just couldnāt sleep!ā
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Saturday night’s show saw Matt duet with his mentor Nicole Scherzinger on Prince’s classic track Purple Rain. Discussing their duet he said, āTo perform Purple Rain with Nicole – that was just life changing for me! I already felt like a winner when I did that song, I was like, I donāt mind what happensā¦ that was a moment that Iāll never forget.ā
Matt’s debut single, When Christmas Comes Around, was released straight after his win last night. The track is an original that was written by Ed Sheeran.
Is he hoping to clinch the Christmas number one? āIām just so overwhelmed, I donāt think itās sunk in for me yet. I think I need to go to sleep and wake up tomorrow! To have a number one single would be amazing…thatās insane. Hopefully if I keep on working hard good things will come.ā
This Morning airs weekdays at 10.30am on ITV. Watch Matt’s performance from last night’s final below:
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