Newly crowned X Factor winner Matt Terry said his victory felt “overwhelming” but also “amazing”.
The 23-year-old waiter from Bromley beat Finnish singer Saara Aalto to clinch the coveted title during Sunday night’s final.
Your #XFactor 2016 winner is @MattTerry93! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/9ZdyL21J9T
— The X Factor (@TheXFactor) December 11, 2016
He appeared on ITV2′s The Xtra Factor alongside his mentor Nicole Scherzinger for his first interview shortly after his win.
He told the show’s hosts, Rylan Clark-Neal and Matt Edmondson, he could not believe “this is happening to me”.
Matt said: “It’s so overwhelming, I can’t believe this is happening to me. It’s something I’ve waited for, for such a long time, it’s so amazing, thank you so much.”
This year’s winner’s single, When Christmas Comes Around, has been written by Ed Sheeran.
I can't believe it!!! Thank you to every single one of you that voted for me ❤️ #xfactorfinal pic.twitter.com/kf75fKIBpf
— Matt Terry (@MattTerry93) December 11, 2016
He praised Nicole and said he had “hit the jackpot” being able to work with her.
“For me, since day one she’s been there with open arms and made me feel I could go to her with anything. She’s like ‘I’m your big sister’ and it’s so refreshing to have that because I hit the jackpot with you (Nicole),” he said.
Still COMPLETELY in shock! I'm so grateful! So happy to say my new single #WhenChristmasComesAround is out now!!!❤️ https://t.co/jryBf4BQcP
— Matt Terry (@MattTerry93) December 11, 2016
Fans called in to ask Matt questions, with the last caller asking him what his advice to hopefuls for next year would be.
He said: “Honestly, man, do it and do it with all of your heart. Be yourself and show all of your personality, just give it everything you have and hopefully you get Nicole.”
