X Factor - Introducing Alexandra Burke
Monday, 6 October 2008
X Factor fans should expect a great performance from 20-year-old Alexandra Burke when the live shows start next week.
Louis Walsh might not have thought Alexandra was good enough three years ago but he would have to agree with Cheryl Cole this time around.
Alexandra's story
Alexandra is from north London and lives with her mum, four brothers and her sister.
Her mum used to sing with Soul II Soul and taught Alexandra how to sing when she was five.
After singing at one of her mum's gigs when she was nine Alexandra dreamt of being a singer.
When she was twelve she entered Star for a Night but was beaten by Joss Stone.
She first auditioned for The X Factor in 2005 and got through to the Judges Houses stage.
Louis Walsh was the mentor but felt she was too young and sent her home.
She has recently toured with Young Voices, a charity that raises money for children with Leukaemia, and performed at The Royal Albert Hall, Dublin Point Theatre and the MEN Arena.
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