Ryan Hili wins third edition of X-Factor Malta

Ryan Hili, a 26-year-old secondary school teacher from Żurrieq has won the third edition of X-Factor Malta, walking away with €50,000 in prize money.
He won the most votes from 38,000 members of the public, who weighed in on the outcome of the competition. A stunned and delighted Hili looked on in disbelief as he was named the winner on Saturday night, as judge and mentor Howard Keith Debono embraced him while the audience erupted into applause. “I sincerely cannot believe it, I’m really grateful,” he said.

He thanked the public as well as friends and family for their support as well as Debono and the other contestants for supporting him throughout the competition.
Previous winners include Michaela Pace and Destiny Chukunyere. “Ryan showed us that the impossible is possible even when things are stacked against you in life,” Debono said. “You are a shining example of determination and I believe you have a bright future ahead of you.” Ahead of the final on Saturday, Hili told Times of Malta a little bit about the challenges he faced in his journey to becoming a performer. Born without a left hand, Hili struggled to master basic tasks and missed  certain activities, like...