Pop icon Kylie Minogue has shared her festive joy with fans, marking a monumental career milestone. The Australian superstar celebrated achieving her first-ever UK Christmas Number 1 single by posting a glamorous video online, dressed in a show-stopping Santa-inspired outfit.
A Festive Fashion Statement
The 57-year-old singer looked sensational in the clip, which she shared on Instagram on Wednesday. Her eye-catching ensemble featured a vibrant red velvet jacket with a hood, trimmed with white faux-fur. The design flared out into a mini skirt and was cinched at the waist with a wide, black patent leather belt, showcasing her incredible figure.
Kylie completed the festive look, which is identical to the outfit worn in her 'XMAS' music video, with bold red and white striped tights and sleek black leather knee-high boots. Posing in front of a dazzling Christmas tree with fake snow on the floor, she beamed at the camera.
"Merry Christmas lovers, I hope you're having a wonderful time and I send you so much love," she said in the video. In the caption, she added: "Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! Sending ALL the love."
A Landmark Chart Achievement
This festive celebration comes after Kylie's latest track, 'XMAS', secured the coveted number one spot on the Official UK Christmas Chart. This marks a landmark achievement for the pop legend, who had missed out on the Christmas top spot for the past 37 years.
Kylie scored her first UK Number 1 with 'I Should Be So Lucky' back in 1987. Her victory this year means she has now achieved a total of eight number one singles throughout her illustrious career. Remarkably, 'XMAS' is also the first Amazon Music Original track ever to reach Number 1 in the Official Christmas Chart.
Following her win, Kylie posed proudly with her Christmas Number 1 trophy last week. "It's hard to put into words how special this feels," she said. "Being Christmas Number One really is the most wonderful gift! I'm so thankful to everyone who's been listening and sharing the love."
The Christmas Chart Rundown
The 2024 Christmas chart race saw some familiar favourites alongside Kylie's triumphant new entry. The classic 'Last Christmas' by the late George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley of Wham!, which had a two-time Christmas Number 1 triumph in 2023 and 2024, came in as the runner-up this year.
Mariah Carey's perennial hit, 'All I Want For Christmas Is You', landed at Number 3 for the second consecutive year. Brenda Lee's 'Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree' took the Number 4 position.
The highest new entry, aside from Kylie's, was 'Lullaby' by Together For Palestine. The track finished at Number 5 and earned the accolade of being the best-selling track of the week. The song was created as a fundraiser for Gazan children, featuring over 15 artists including Neneh Cherry, Brian Eno, and Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock.
Kylie's chart-topping success has been described by one industry insider as a 'renaissance' for the star. This latest musical triumph follows the recent success of her number one album, 'Kylie Christmas (Fully Wrapped)'. Her performance of 'XMAS' on 'Strictly Come Dancing' was watched by almost seven million viewers, giving the single a significant boost.
The modern chart landscape, where 100 streams now count as one sale, has dramatically altered the Christmas charts, favouring established hits and streaming giants. Kylie's quest was aided by 'XMAS' being an Amazon exclusive, featuring prominently on playlists for Amazon-branded speakers like Alexa, which contributed to its high streaming figures.
