It gives us a chance to take a look at some of Joe’s finest moments in South Tyneside over the years.
Did you watch at Temple Park as Joe’s triumph on the X Factor was screened?
How about in 2010 when fans got to meet Joe? We have got a reminder of Joe serving ice cream in 2011 and lots more besides.
Join us as we travel back in time to these scenes.




2. A cool reminder
Joe McElderry tries his hand at serving an ice cream in 2011. Photo: sg

3. Right behind Joe
Over at the Temple Park Centre, hundreds of fans watched as Joe did the region proud and won the X Factor. Photo: sg

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Celebrating Joe's famous win in the X Factor. Are you in the picture in this 2009 photo? Photo: sg