It seems X Factor winner Alexandra Burke is following the steps of her mentor and has landed herself a big paying endorsement deal. The multi-platinum selling singer has been announced as the first ever brand ambassador for Sure Women deodorant and will star in own TV advert from June 12.
Alexandra Burke has said that Simon Cowell allows her lots of input in her career and to make a lot of her own decisions. Speaking to Jonathon Ross on Thursday night, Burke said the pair have had a great working relationship since she won the show back in 2008 with mentor Cheryl Cole.
Alexandra Burke’s brother has reportedly auditioned for The X Factor as part of a three-piece boy group. The X Factor 2008 winner’s sibling is said to have impressed producers and won a place in front of the live auditions with the judges next month.
Alexandra Burke’s mum Melissa has launched a ‘bitter attack’ on her daughter, claiming Alex is only successful because her. Melissa Bell, who kicked Alex out when she was 16, is a former popstar herself after a string of top 40 hits as part of Soul II Soul in the 90′s.
X Factor 2008 winner Alexandra Burke has said she thinks having Lady GaGa as a guest judge during this year’s auditions “would be amazing.” It was revealed earlier this week that Lady GaGa had reportedly agreed to judge the show for a £110,000 fee.
The X Factor 2008 winner Alexandra Burke has revealed how she is still in touch with her mentor Cheryl Cole, describing the star as ‘powerful’ and stating she’s in love with her! Speaking to 4Music, Burke said the pair ‘really connected’ during the first audition nearly two years ago.
X Factor judge Louis Walsh has claimed that 2008 runners up JLS were the ‘real winners’ of their series in an interview with the BBC. The Irish judge, who mentored the group at the time, also revealed he is hoping for more groups in this year’s auditions, adding “It could be the year for a group to win it.”
British folk singer Richard Thompson has criticised The X Factor, claiming its stars like Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke can’t sing and ‘lack musical intelligence’. Speaking to BBC’s Hardtalk programme, Thompson said X Factor contestants couldn’t actually sing songs, despite having good voices.
A number of X Factor related acts have been nominated for Brit awards, it has been revealed. This year’s winner Joe McElderry receives a nomination for Best British Single while last year’s runner’s up JLS receive 3 nominations. Read on for more details…
X Factor stars including winner’s and judges have dominated the list of the biggest selling singles of the past decade, with 2006 winner Leona Lewis featuring three times. This year’s winner Joe McElderry also manages to get onto the list despite his single only being available to buy for two weeks of the 10 years.
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