James Arthur, My Story: The Official X Factor Winners Book 2023 Kia Rio Trim Levels & Configurations Cars.com. Introducing James Arthur the winner of The X Factor 2012! I still cant get my head around being on the UKs biggest talent search, singing in front of millions of people every week let alone winning it. This is the story of how my dream became reality. Before the show, I felt I had no future. Id been working so hard for so many years, through an endless succession of bands and gigs, that at my lowest point I nearly gave up on my dream. The competition changed everything. Ive grown so much, both as an artist and as a person, and I hope Ive finally achieved something that will make my family proud. This is the full story of how I got there my story, in my words.