Wacky X Factor finalist Wagner Carrilho has spoken of his comfortable new lifestyle as a busy professional musician –  revealing he has just splashed out to buy a house outside of the Black Country and a large black car that would even be the envy of Batman.

Matt Cardle might have won. Rebecca might have wowed everyone with her stunning voice.

Eccentric Brazilian-born singer Wagner Carrilho was the surprise star of 2010′s X Factor. He lives in Dudley and is starring in the TV show’s live tour. He tells the Express & Star how he’d spend a perfect weekend.

Wolverhampton’s X Factor star Liam Payne was today rumoured to have hit the jackpot – after he and his One Direction mates reportedly split a cool £2million.

Cult X Factor star Wagner Carrilho has promised his Black Country fans a fun-filled evening when he hits the stage at Stourbridge’s River Rooms.

Eccentric Black Country X Factor singer Wagner Carrilho was forced to pull out of a homecoming performance in the West Midlands at the last minute after getting stuck in the snow.

X Factor wildcard Wagner Carrilho made his first public appearance since being booted out – signing autographs at a Black Country chip shop.

X Factor finalist Wagner Carrilho, who was booted out of the show on Sunday, today revealed what it’s like to be in the media spotlight, the internet campaign – and who he tips to win.

Wildcard singer Wagner Carrilho spoke today for the first time since his X Factor exit, declaring: “I’m no benefits cheat.”

Wagner Carrilho was today adjusting to life outside the X Factor after being given the boot from the competition, despite a huge internet following and bookies slashing his odds to win.