Kylie Minogue has secured the coveted Christmas number one spot in the UK, dethroning Wham! with her new festive track, “XMAS.” This marks the Australian pop icon’s first Christmas chart-topper and her first UK number one single in 22 years, ending a significant dry spell since her 2003 hit “Slow.”

The release, an Amazon Music exclusive, has not only ended Wham!’s two-year reign at the festive summit with their enduring hit “Last Christmas,” but has also set new chart records. Minogue’s victory is a remarkable comeback, solidifying her status as a persistent force in British music.

An elated Minogue expressed her gratitude, stating, “It’s hard to put into words how special this feels. Being Christmas No1 really is the most wonderful gift! I’m so thankful to everyone who’s been listening and sharing the love and I’m wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!”

With this latest success, Kylie Minogue becomes the first female artist in UK chart history to achieve number one singles across four different decades: the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and the 2020s. This achievement places her in elite company alongside artists like Elvis Presley, Elton John, and Queen.

Minogue’s journey to this Christmas number one has been long and storied. She previously came close in 1988 with “Especially For You” alongside Jason Donovan, which peaked at number two. She also experienced chart success as part of Band Aid II in 1989 with their rendition of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”

The artist revealed that the concept for “XMAS” had been brewing for a decade, with her knowing it possessed a special quality. Her victory also makes her the first solo female artist to claim the Christmas number one in 12 years, following Sam Bailey’s “Skyscraper” in 2013.

Furthermore, Minogue is only the third international female solo artist to achieve the UK Christmas number one honor, joining Winifred Atwell (1954) and Whitney Houston (1992). The last Australian artist to top the Christmas chart was Nicole Kidman, who featured on Robbie Williams’ “Somethin’ Stupid” in 2001.

“XMAS” has propelled Minogue to her biggest week of UK sales and streams in 23 years, surpassing even the success of her 2002 hit “Love At First Sight.” The single’s physical release, including limited edition vinyl and CD formats, has contributed significantly to its chart dominance, making it the best-selling physical single of the week.

This chart-topping achievement caps off an extraordinary year for Kylie Minogue, reinforcing her enduring appeal and her significant impact on the global music landscape. Fans are celebrating this momentous occasion, marking another milestone in the career of a true pop legend.

Kylie Minogue’s official UK number one singles include “I Should Be So Lucky” (1988), “Especially For You” (1988), “Hand On Your Heart” (1989), “Tears On My Pillow” (1990), “Spinning Around” (2000), “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head” (2001), “Slow” (2003), and now “XMAS” (2025).

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