The X Factor Melanie Amaro crowned champion of first season of 'The X Factor' 12/23/2011 Melanie Amaro has won the first season of the U.S. talent competition series "The X Factor." Read More RELATED NEWS Simone Battle's death officially ruled a suicide Simone Battle, former 'The X Factor' finalist, found dead from apparent suicideCheryl Cole suing 'The X Factor' producers for at least $2.3 million TAGS: The X Factor Paula Abdul Simon Cowell Steve Jones L.A. Reid Nicole Scherzinger Melanie Amaro Josh Krajcik
