Joe McElderry is a British singer and actor who rose to fame after winning the sixth series of the popular TV singing competition, The X Factor, in 2009. His first single “The Climb” reached number one on both the UK Singles Chart and the Irish Singles Charts.
In addition to his successful music career, McElderry has also appeared in a number of stage productions, including the lead role in the UK tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and the title role in the UK tour of Tommy.
McElderry has also been involved in several charity campaigns and events, including the Great North Run, which he has run multiple times to raise money for various charities.
He continues to perform and release music and is regarded as one of the most successful contestants to emerge from The X Factor.
Joe McElderry parents: Meet Eileen Joyce and Jim McElderry
Joe McElderry was born on June 16, 1991, in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England. His parents are Jim and Eileen McElderry.
Joe has described his family as being very supportive of his singing career and has often credited them for helping him pursue his dreams. However, beyond this, there is not much publicly available information about Joe McElderry’s family life.