Photos of Phill Blackwell - As seen on UK talent show, The X Factor.

These are pictures of Phill as "The Long Note Guy" from X Factor 2008.


Photograph by Alan Purton. email: alanpurton@tiscali.co.uk

His rendition of Spandau Ballet's "Gold" will live in many people's memories, as he ended the audition song (aired on the Aug 23rd show) with a powerful long final note which lasted 28 seconds (without him taking a breath)!!!

Photo of x factor long note singer & actor Phill Blackwell

Photograph by Alan Purton. email: alanpurton@tiscali.co.uk

Then, on December 13th 2008, Phill appeared on the X Factor Live Final show, performing in front of a celebrity audience (which included US TV Legend Jerry Springer [seen below], and former Blue singer Simon Webb, as well as the 4 X Factor judges)....

x factor long note singer Phill Blackwell and Jerry Springer