Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue has achieved her first UK Christmas Number One with her latest single, "XMAS." Released exclusively on Amazon Music on November 5, 2025, "XMAS" has topped the UK Singles Chart, ending Wham!'s two-year reign with "Last Christmas." (officialcharts.com)
This milestone marks Minogue's eighth UK Number One single and her first chart-topper in 22 years, following "Slow" in 2003. Notably, she becomes the first female solo artist to secure UK Number One singles across four different decades—the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2020s—a feat previously achieved only by Elvis Presley, Elton John, and Queen. (nme.com)
"XMAS" is part of the reissued album "Kylie Christmas (Fully Wrapped)," which combines tracks from her 2015 and 2016 holiday albums with four new songs. This exclusive partnership with Amazon has propelled both the single and album to the top of the charts, with "XMAS" becoming Amazon Music's first Official Christmas Number One. (musicradar.com)
In the competitive race for the 2025 Christmas Number One, "XMAS" secured 55,926 units, surpassing Wham!'s "Last Christmas," which finished second with 46,616 units. The success of "XMAS" underscores Minogue's enduring appeal and her ability to innovate within the evolving music industry landscape. (faroutmagazine.co.uk)
Expressing her gratitude, Minogue stated, "It’s hard to put into words how special this feels. Being Christmas Number 1 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!" (officialcharts.com)