X Factor's Alexandra Burke 'Endorsed By Prime Minister Gordon Brown'

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has reportedly sent a letter of congratulations to X Factor winner Alexandra Burke, as she prepares to land her first number one single.

In the letter, sent to Burke's mother, Melissa Bell, the Prime Minister paid tribute to the singer's “wonderful achievement”.

He wrote: "I wanted to add my congratulations to you and all your family on Alexandra's wonderful achievement in winning the X Factor final and on what is sure to be an incredibly successful debut single.”

Bell told the Daily Mirror she “nearly passed out” when she received the letter. “It's such an honour. He said Alex must have got her talent from me,” she added.

Burke, who won the talent contest last weekend, will top the UK charts this weekend with a cover of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah'.

Her version of the song is already the fastest-ever selling digital download in Europe.

As previously reported on Gigwise, the Prime Minister first revealed himself to be a secret fan of The X Factor last month when he wrote a series of letters to all the finalists.

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