Beyoncé knocks 'X Factor' stars off No.1

Beyoncé has ended the X Factor finalists' three-week reign at the top of the UK singles chart.

Her track 'If I Were A Boy' climbs from three to one this week, becoming her fourth chart-topper as a solo artist. She also scored two number ones as a member of girl group Destiny's Child.

The X Factor finalists slip to two with charity single 'Hero', while The Killers climb to three with 'Human'.

Meanwhile, Katy Perry climbs to a new peak of five with 'Hot N Cold', the follow-up to her number one smash 'I Kissed A Girl'.

Outside of the top ten, Duffy climbs from 22 to 15 with 'Rain On Your Parade', while Robyn debuts at 29 with 'Dream On', a collaboration with Swedish producer Christian Falk.

The top ten singles in full (click to read our reviews):

1. (3) Beyoncé: 'If I Were A Boy'
2. (1) 'X Factor' Finalists 2008: 'Hero'
3. (4) The Killers: 'Human'
4. (2) T.I. ft. Rihanna: 'Live Your Life'
5. (7) Katy Perry: 'Hot N Cold'
6. (5) Alesha Dixon: 'The Boy Does Nothing'
7. (6) Girls Aloud: 'The Promise'
8. (9) Guru Josh Project: 'Infinity 2008'
9. (8) Britney Spears: 'Womanizer'
10. (10) Leona Lewis: 'Forgive Me'

Source: Official Chart Company

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