MTV.co.uk News — The X Factor winner, Matt Cardle, has revealed that the talent show has "changed his life."The 27-year old claims that before taking part in the XF, he was a waster, who smoked cannabis... more info

The Mirror — X Factor winner Matt Cardle is way out in front in the race for the Christmas number one according to early sales figures. more info

Guardian Music — Bored of Matt Cardle and the anti-X Factor brigade, led by Cage Against The Machine, already? Fear not, because there is a third way this Christmas. The Independent reports that fans of Sir Cliff Richard, no less, are launching an online campaign to ... more info

NME — 'I'm hoping that I've done it justice,' he says more info

The Mirror — MATT ON.. TAKING DRUGS more info

The Mirror — MATT ON.. GRACE WOODWARD more info

Gigwise — X Factor star leading sales... more info

NME — Girls Aloud meet George Osborne, Plan B talks method acting – your music gossip stop more info

Gigwise — For Christmas number one spot... more info

The Independent — After the fireworks, the tears and the nervous excitement he showed after performing with a barely-dressed Rihanna, it was down to business for X Factor winner Matt Cardle yesterday. more info