Who Has Had The Most Christmas Number Ones

So, grab your peppermint mocha and let's dive into the cozy world of Christmas number ones. You know, those tunes that get stuck in your head from November onwards. Who's the reigning champ, you ask? Let's find out!

Cliffhanger: The Queen of Christmas

Alright, let's kick things off with the queen of Christmas herself, Cliff Richard. Now, you might be thinking, "Who's Cliff Richard?" Well, he's a British singer who's been around since the 50s, and he's got a whopping 14 Christmas number ones under his belt. Yes, you read that right - fourteen! That's more than some of us have had hot dinners.

But here's the kicker - his last Christmas number one was back in 1988. So, while he's still the king of Christmas past, there's a new sheriff in town.

Buble's Bubble Burst

Now, you might be expecting me to say Michael Bublé is the new king, right? I mean, he's been everywhere at Christmas since the early 2000s. But no, sorry to burst your bubble (pun intended), Michael only has three Christmas number ones. Not bad, but not enough to dethrone Cliff just yet.

So, who's the new kid on the block? Keep reading, my friend, we're getting there.

Ed's Record-Breaking Run

Alright, here we go. The new king of Christmas is... Ed Sheeran! Now, I know what you're thinking - "Ed Sheeran? Really?" But yes, indeedy. Ed has had four Christmas number ones in a row, from 2017 to 2020. That's a record, folks!

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And get this - his 2021 Christmas song, "Merry Christmas," featuring Elton John, was on course to make it five in a row. But alas, it was pipped to the post by Adele's "Easy On Me." Talk about a close call!

Honorable Mentions

Before we wrap things up, let's give a shout-out to a couple of other artists who've had their fair share of Christmas number ones. The Beatles have three, as does Spice Girls (yes, really!). And Wham!? They've got two, including the iconic "Last Christmas." Not bad for a couple of lads from London!

But for now, the crown goes to Ed Sheeran. So, here's to many more Christmases filled with his tunes (and maybe a few from Cliff and Michael, too). Cheers!