A plasterer from Douglas has seen his dream of winning the X-Factor dashed.
Sam Black appeared on the show at the weekend after wowing the judges with his performance last month.
The 27-year-old had two attempts at Runaway by Del Shannon, but was rejected by Simon Cowell.
There was some consolation, however, after he invited his girlfriend Emma onto the stage at Wembley Arena to propose to her - and received a resounding yes.
Resurfacing work means month-long road closure
Roadworks will close a section of road at Injebreck for a month.
Benefits fraudster had three undeclared jobs
A man fraudulently claimed more than £14,000 in benefits after failing to tell the Treasury he was working.
Port St Mary goes to the polls
Polls are open in Port St Mary as a by-election gets underway today.
Delays revealed in child safeguarding inquiries
Delays in safeguarding inquiries about children who may be at risk are getting longer, according to figures from Manx Care.
Minister hopes air traffic problems now solved
Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says he hopes this year will see an end to short airport closures because of staff shortages.
Poyll Dooey march planned for the weekend
Organisers are inviting people to take part in a demonstration this weekend against developing a beauty spot in Ramsey.
Commissioner accused of data breaches
Onchan commissioners will have to wait to pass a motion forcing one of its members to apologise for a data breach.
Cat lands man in court over ammo offences
A businessman has found himself in court after a cat triggered an alarm at his home.
