Who is Nicholas McDonald, when was the singer on X Factor and is he still releasing music?
He was beaten by Sam Bailey in the 2013 series of the show but the pair stayed good friends
NICHOLAS McDonald is best known for being runner up on The X Factor in 2013.
Here's everything you need to know about the singer...
Who is Nicholas McDonald?
Nicholas McDonald, 21, is a singer from Wishaw, Scotland.
He has an older brother called Kevin, a younger brother called Lewis, and a younger sister called Antonia.
In 2013 he came second on the 10th series of The X Factor and became the first Scottish contestant to reach the final since Leon Jackson in 2007.
Nicky suffers from a rare heart condition called Long QT syndrome.
Is Nicholas McDonald releasing a new album?
In 2017 Nicholas started work on a second album which will include songs influenced by Justin Bieber and One Direction.
Following his appearance on The X Factor Nicholas released his debut album In The Arms Of An Angel.
It included covers of hits such as Bruno Mars' Just The Way You Are and Adele's Someone Like You.
The album debuted at No6 in the UK albums chart and No1 in the Scottish charts.
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Is Nicholas McDonald still friends with Sam Bailey?
Nicholas McDonald was pipped to The X Factor crown by Sam Bailey, 41, - but the pair remained close friends.
In 2014 she even made him the godfather of her daughter Miley.
Speaking to the Daily Record she said: “Nicky and I have always had a great friendship since we met on The X Factor.
“I just warmed to Nicky, we were very similar vocally.
"We had great fun in the house during our time on The X Factor, and we were forever getting into trouble for all the stunts we got up to from the producers of the show.
“I actually voted every week for Nicky to win.