Joe McElderry
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Joe McElderry (born 16 June 1991) is an English singer. He was born in South Shields, Tyne and Wear. He won the 2009 series of singing competition The X Factor UK.[1] He is openly gay.[2]
Joe McElderry (born 16 June 1991) is an English singer. He was born in South Shields, Tyne and Wear. He won the 2009 series of singing competition The X Factor UK.[1] He is openly gay.[2]