December 16, 2013 - 10:13 GMT hellomagazine.com Former prison officer Sam Bailey crowned winner of the 2013 X Factor after beating Nicholas McDonald Sam Bailey was crowned winner of this year's X Factor in an emotional final showdown on Sunday. The former prison officer, 36, beat fellow finalist Nicholas McDonald after receiving more than one million public votes. "I don't know what to say," said the overwhelmed star, watched by thousands inside Wembley Arena, and millions more at home. "I just want to say that I love that boy to pieces, Nicky McDonald." VIEW GALLERY CLICK ON PHOTO TO SEE FULL GALLERY ON SUNDAY NIGHT'S SHOW "He's got the most amazing voice, I love him to death." Adding that she was "just so grateful," Sam said, "Thank you so much everybody. I really am appreciative." Runner-up Nicholas was gracious in his defeat. "If I was getting beaten by anybody it would be Sam," he said. "I just want to … [Read more...] about Sam Bailey crowned winner of The X Factor