DAGENHAM S favourite songbird, Stacey Solomon, lost out on the X Factor crown but says she s proud to come third in the nation s most popular talent show. Stacey, one of three contestants to reach the final of the ITV competition, was knocked out by a p

DAGENHAM'S favourite songbird, Stacey Solomon, lost out on the X Factor crown but says she's "proud' to come third in the nation's most popular talent show.

Stacey, one of three contestants to reach the final of the ITV competition, was knocked out by a public vote on Saturday.

Watched by more than 19 million viewers, the bubbly single mum took the news in true Stacey-style - with a big smile.

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