X Factor final 2014: Ben Haenow in shock victory

Croydon singer beat bookies' favourite Fleur East with Michael Jackson's Man in the Mirror

Ben Haenow
(Image credit: ITV)

Ben Haenow has won this year's X Factor final, beating hot favourite Fleur East at Wembley Stadium.

"I don’t believe it. I don't believe it," the 29-year old van driver from Croydon said following the public vote. "Thank you so much. My dream has come true."

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