Joe McElderry

The Little Mermaid pantomime at Newcastle's Theatre Royal. Picture: Paul Coltas.

What we thought of The Little Mermaid at the Theatre Royal

The first Geordie to win The X Factor, Joe McElderry attended Harton Technology College in South Shields before undertaking his AS Levels at South Tyneside College. He then moved on to Newcastle College right before finding fame, where he studied Performing Arts.

Joe McElderry to host live podcast alongside his grandma

The first Geordie to win The X Factor, Joe McElderry attended Harton Technology College in South Shields before undertaking his AS Levels at South Tyneside College. He then moved on to Newcastle College right before finding fame, where he studied Performing Arts.

Joe McElderry to star alongside Robson Green in a new TV series

The first Geordie to win The X Factor, Joe McElderry attended Harton Technology College in South Shields before undertaking his AS Levels at South Tyneside College. He then moved on to Newcastle College right before finding fame, where he studied Performing Arts.

Joe McElderry announces special event for South Tyneside Pride

Joe McElderry visits Age UK North Tyneside.

Joe McElderry encourages people to volunteer as he supports Age UK

Robson Green is pictured leaving St Hilda's Church after filming for the third series of Wire In The Blood in 2004.

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The Customs House

The Customs House launch art competition to celebrate 30 years

Joe McElderry as Barbie and Ken.

Joe McElderry bring Barbie and Ken to life in double Halloween costume

Joe McElderry on his Celebrate The Music tour at The Customs House, South Shields.

Review: Joe McElderry’s Celebrate The Music Tour

Joe McElderry shot to fame after winning The X Factor in 2009.

Joe McElderry to take part in Tynemouth sea dip to celebrate new song

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Joe McElderry shot to fame after winning The X Factor in 2009.

Joe McElderry announces new music to the delight of fans

Look at the delight on the faces of these fans as they enjoy a very special moment. Photo: Stu Norton

Nine photos from Joe McElderry’s 2010 album launch- were you pictured?

Joe McElderry shot to fame after winning The X Factor in 2010.

A chat with Joe McElderry: ‘I’m blessed to come from the North East’

South Shields star Joe McElderry has announced a one-night-only Christmas show.

Christmas has come early! Joe McElderry announces festive show

Joe is currently on a tour of the North East with his show Celebrate The Music.

South Shields singer Joe McElderry releases comedy skit featuring his grandma
Joe is currently touring the North East, in a tour named Celebrate The Music.
Holly Allton

Joe McElderry will be performing a special North East tour next month.

Joe McElderry superfans distribute flyers in iconic North East locations

Joe McElderry performing at Newcastle Theatre Royal

Joe McElderry to make dazzling return to Newcastle Theatre Royal

Cinderella is the 2022 pantomime in Newcastle, with performances running until January. Picture: Theatre Royal Newcastle.

What to expect from Cinderella at Newcastle's Theatre Royal

Fans galore and the man himself in our retro tribute.

9 archive photos to show our love for South Tyneside singing star Joe McElderry

Joe is returning to panto this Christmas

Joe McElderry to return to panto after proving hit in debut role

Joe McElderry has thanked audiences as Newcastle's Theatre Royal pantomime comes to an end.

Joe McElderry thanks ‘loving audiences’ as pantomime ends

A sea of fans and they're all there in support of Joe - but are you among them?

10 photos from the day you met Joe McElderry - but were you pictured among his a...

Music teachers are wanted to help nurture the next generation of talent

Call for music tutors to help inspire and teach South Tyneside's young talent

From left to right: Dan Potts, Alex Hagan, Jake Kennedy, and Sarah Pagan

Novice cyclists raise hundreds for Tom's Trust to help children with cancer

Alex and Sarah are in the saddle to help others

Novice cyclists on challenge in support of children suffering brain tumours

Joe McElderry

Joe McElderry to perform at new Music in Mowbray event this summer
Joe McElderry is set to perform at a new music event heading to Sunderland this summer.
Katy Wheeler

Joe McElderry is performing at the Customs House in South Shields.

The Covid-19 safety measures in place at the Customs House

Joe McElderry will perform at the Customs House next week.

Joe McElderry set to perform at the Customs House when theatre reopens next week

Joe McElderry at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House.

Joe McElderry plays at Tyne Theatre for national NHS day

Joe at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House (Credit Highlights PR)

Joe McElderry to thank covid heroes with special concert

South Shields singer Joe McElderry, left, has admitted to having a slight childhood obsession with Tyne Tees broadcaster Pam Royle, right, who has announced she is stepping down.

Singer Joe McElderry reveals mild 'childhood obsession' with departing TV legend

X Factor winner Joe McElderry took part in a Facebook live video to support the Cancer Connections' 12 Layers of Christmas.

Joe McElderry backs Cancer Connections' 12 Layers of Christmas appeal

SandDancer Clothing Co. has had a successful first year in business despite the challenges of the Covid pandemic.

The South Shields business behind the hoodys Jade Thirlwall loves

More of the fans who turned out to greet Joe. Are you pictured?

Look at the crowds as you waited to see Joe!

Joe McElderry pictured ahead of a show at the Sunderland Empire last year

Rescheduled date for Joe McElderry show

More acts announced for the Virgin Money Arena

Stars announced for outdoor performances at arena

Dolphins breaching at Sandhaven Beach

Dolphins pay visit to South Shields coast

Joe McElderry is among those who spotted a pod of bottlenose dolphins off the coast in South Shields on Sunday, captured here by Stu Thompson.

Joe McElderry joins dolphin spotters in South Shields

Left: Joe McElderry with Customs House executive director, Ray Spencer.
Right: Joe at a previous performance

Joe McElderry's birthday bash raises more than £8,500 for Customs House

Joe and Ray Spencer at the Customs House

Joe McElderry to celebrate birthday at big night in at Customs House

Joe McElderry has urged NHS staff to stay safe.

Community's thanks to X Factor star Joe McElderry after Clap for Carers performa...

Joe McElderry

Joe McElderry wows staff at South Tyneside District Hospital during Clap for Car...

Joe McElderry has thanked the NHS and key workers on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic.

Joe McElderry thanks NHS for their 'incredible' work as he reveals childhood dre...

Celebrities supported the Customs House in South Shields by taking part in a fundraising quiz.

Jade Thirlwall and Joe McElderry help to raise more than £1,000 for Customs Hous...

Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall.

Join Jade Thirlwall and Joe McElderry as they take part in lockdown celebrity ga...

Joe McElderry performs in South Shields in 2018.

Customs House boss tunes in to Joe McElderry concert as he self-isolates

Joe McElderry raises over £7000 for The Customs House

Headline act Joe McElderry performs at the Together Forever Trust concert at Bents Park, South Shields.

Joe McElderry live streams Customs House concert to raise funds

Joe McElderry will be joining panto star Danny Adams.

Joe McElderry to star in Theatre Royal panto

Were you pictured in these X-cellent 2009 scenes?

Little Mix Jade Thirlwall's new venue Red Door on Ocean Road.

Reviews on Red Door bar

Executive director, Ray Spencer MBE and Joe McElderry at the Customs House 25th anniversary. Photo by Grant Robson/ Chris Allan – Wycombe 89 Media

Stars pull out all the stops to celebrate 25 years of the Customs House

Joe and Jade at Red Door in South Shields

Joe McElderry sends good luck wishes to Jade Thirlwall ahead of bar opening nigh...

Bar tender Jack Bogie preparing cocktails at Little Mix Jade Thirlwall new venue Red Door on Ocean Road.

First look inside Jade Thirlwall's new Red Door bar ahead of opening

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