Eoghan Quigg facts for kids

Eoghan Karl Christopher Quigg (born on July 12, 1992) is a singer from Northern Ireland. He became well-known after appearing on the TV music show The X Factor in 2008. Eoghan finished in third place in the fifth series of the competition.

After his success on The X Factor, Eoghan signed a record deal with RCA Records. He released his first album, called Eoghan Quigg, in 2009. Later, in 2014, Eoghan competed to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest, finishing second in the national selection.

Early Life and Music Beginnings

Eoghan Karl Christopher Quigg was born on July 12, 1992, and grew up in Dungiven, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. He started singing along to Disney cartoons when he was only two years old. Eoghan discovered his singing talent in school when he was asked to sing as a punishment. To his teacher's surprise, he sang very well!

This led to him becoming a choir boy. From then on, he sang lead roles in school musicals, including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Eoghan's Career Journey

Singing Career Highlights

Becoming a Star on The X Factor (2008)

In 2008, Eoghan Quigg auditioned for the popular TV talent show The X Factor. He sang for judges Simon Cowell, Dannii Minogue, Louis Walsh, and Cheryl Cole. Eoghan made it through the early stages and into the live shows. He was part of Simon Cowell's group for boys aged 14–24.

In the first live show, Eoghan sang "Imagine" and received great praise from the judges. He continued to impress them with songs like "Ben" and "L-O-V-E", which earned him a standing ovation. Eoghan became Simon Cowell's last singer left in the competition. He reached the semi-finals and then was voted through to the grand final.

Eoghan Quigg was the last contestant to be eliminated, finishing in third place. Alexandra Burke won the show, and JLS were the runners-up.

Eoghan's X Factor Performances

Here's a look at some of the songs Eoghan performed during his time on The X Factor:

After The X Factor (2008–2009)

After The X Factor, Eoghan performed at the Cheerios Childline Concert in Dublin in December 2008. He shared the stage with famous artists like Enrique Iglesias and Anastacia. He also appeared on The Late Late Show, where it was announced that the Irish boy band Boyzone had invited him to join their UK and Ireland tour. In January 2009, Eoghan signed a record deal with RCA Records.

His Album and Eurovision Attempt (2009–2014)

Eoghan released his first and only album, titled Eoghan Quigg, on April 6, 2009. The only song released from the album, "28,000 Friends", reached number 96 in the UK Singles Chart. The album itself reached number 14 in the UK and number 1 in Ireland.

Some music critics did not like the album, saying it lacked new songs and had low production quality. After the album sales were not as high as hoped, Eoghan left RCA Records.

In February 2014, Eoghan was chosen as one of five acts to compete to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014. He performed the song "The Movie Song" but finished second in the competition.

Other Appearances

Television and Radio Roles

Eoghan Quigg also had a small role in the BBC comedy show Dani's House, playing himself. He appeared as a guest on Alan Carr: Chatty Man in December 2009 and on Harry Hill's TV Burp in February 2011.

In April 2017, Eoghan started working as a radio presenter for Q Radio Mid Ulster. The next year, he interviewed Alexandra Burke, who won The X Factor in his series.

Football Career

In 2015, Eoghan began playing amateur football. He signed with Coagh United F.C. and later joined Portstewart F.C. in the Northern Ireland Intermediate League.

Eoghan's Personal Life

Eoghan Quigg lives in Derry with his wife, Amy (who was Amy Campbell before they married). They started dating in 2015. They have a daughter named Emmy Belle, who was born in April 2021. Eoghan is also a loving stepfather to Amy's two children from a previous relationship, Cooper and Milla. In October 2022, the couple shared that they were expecting their second child together.

Eoghan had a hair transplant in 2020, traveling to Turkey for the procedure. He continues his singing career as a member of a wedding band called The Housem8s.

Music Releases

Albums

Singles

As the Main Artist

As a Featured Artist