How much does James Arthur sings Shontelle's Impossible - The Final - The X Factor UK 2012 make on YouTube?
James Arthur sings Shontelle's Impossible - The Final - The X Factor UK 2012 · by The X Factor UK
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$1.50/1,000 views for this video), net of YouTube's 45% share. Music and Shorts monetize 10–30× lower than Finance, Tech, and Education. Actual revenue varies with audience geography, advertiser demand, and Premium splits.
Peak Performance
Projections
Earnings Trend
Month-over-month estimated earnings
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
January 2026
|
72,144
72.14K
|
$108.22 | |
|
February 2026
|
169,000
169.00K
|
$253.50 | |
|
March 2026
|
115,170
115.17K
|
$172.75 | |
|
April 2026
|
102,675
102.67K
|
$154.01 | |
|
May 2026
|
103,551
103.55K
|
$155.33 | |
|
June 2026
|
100,350
100.35K
|
$150.52 | |
|
July 2026
|
112,823
112.82K
|
$169.23 | |
|
August 2026
|
141,406
141.41K
|
$212.11 | |
|
September 2026
|
138,451
138.45K
|
$207.68 | |
|
October 2026
|
13,779
13.78K
|
$20.67 | |
| Total | 1,069,349 | $1,604.02 |
About These Estimates
Earnings use 2026 creator RPM data (revenue per 1,000 views, net of YouTube's 45% share). We blend per-category and Shorts-specific rates from public industry reporting.
Example net RPMs we apply:
- Music: ~$0.80 / 1,000 views
- People & Blogs: ~$1.20 / 1,000 views
- Entertainment / Film: ~$1.50–$1.80 / 1,000 views
- Gaming: ~$3.00 / 1,000 views
- Education / Science & Tech: ~$7–$8 / 1,000 views
- YouTube Shorts: ~$0.05 / 1,000 views
Real-world earnings vary with viewer geography, ad demand, audience demographics, YouTube Premium splits, and seasonality.