The final on December 17, 2005, was a ratings juggernaut, drawing over 10 million viewers. Ward performed a duet with his idol, the late pop legend Michael Jackson (via satellite), and delivered a stunning version of the eventual winner's single, "That's My Goal." When host Kate Thornton announced his victory over Andy Abraham, the victory wasn't just personal; it was historic. Ward received the highest number of votes in the show's history at the time—over 10.8 million votes.
: He gained significant praise for appearing on Loose Women to discuss male body confidence and weight gain following the birth of his children [10]. Family : He is engaged to actress Sophie Austin Shayne Ward