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Foreword by Simon Cowell

The decision to take five solo contestants and give them the chance to create a group was one of the best decisions we made. But the credit for making this group work goes entirely to Niall, Harry, Liam, Zayn and Louis, who embraced the idea and not only worked incredibly hard but became genuine friends.

The boys’ attitude throughout the series made One Direction firm favourites with everyone both backstage and in The X Factor house. They are incredibly talented and hard working, polite and great to be around.

They’ve gone from being five young unknown lads to being mobbed wherever they go, and yet they’ve taken it all in their stride and remained as down to earth as when we first met them.

I can honestly say it’s been a privilege working with them. They’ve taken everything we’ve thrown at them and run with it, they’ve brought their own ideas – whether it’s been on their songs or staging – and every week they did an incredible job.

They know who they are as a band, the type of music they want to make and they are full of ideas and plans for the future. As their mentor, I was disappointed the boys didn’t manage to become the first band to win The X Factor, but I have no doubt that they will go on to achieve great things and I’m very much looking forward to working with them for a long time to come.

The X Factor is all about discovering new talent, and One Direction are a testament to how much talent we have in the UK.

Thank you to everyone who voted for them and supported them throughout the competition. I know that they will not let you down.