Beyonce performed her hit single, “If I Were a Boy” live on Simon Cowell’s The X Factor on December 13, 2008, the season finale which saw soul singer Alexandra Burke crowned the winner of the UK talent show.

The single is from Beyonce’s recently released third studio album, I Am…Sasha Fierce.  The music superstar also sang “Listen” with the X-Factor winner, who introduced her as “my hero.” As her final song in the competition, Alexandra Burke delivered a stirring rendition of “Hallelujah.”

Upon winning X Factor, , which is similar to the U.S.A.’s American Idol, the 20 year old Alexandra Burke was overcome with emotion.

‘I have everything to thank you for. In my bones, I thank you,’ she said. Tensions that had been simmering between the judges during the contest were put to one side as the panel of four rose to their feet in tribute to a soulful new voice.

Head judge and the creator of the show Simon Cowell said he was rendered speechless after Burke was crowned winner, adding: ‘You deserved it.’ Runners-up JLS also thanked fans for their support and said they hoped this would kick-start their music career.

Source: Alexandra pours heart and soul into winning song Photo source” Daily Mail Online







Beyonce – “If I Were a Boy”



Beyonce and Alexandra Burke “Listen”



Alexandra Burke “Hallelujah”

Videos via That Grape Juice – X Factor 2008: Live Shows – The Final – TGJ ‘2 Pence’

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Beyonce, Alexandra Burke ‘X-Factor’ 2008 Final Video, Photos 12-13-08 ‘If I Were a Boy,’ ‘Listen,’ ‘Hallelujah’