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November 18th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Alexandra Burke, itv, X Factor, X Factor 2009
Alexandra Burke - X Factor 2008
Alexandra Burke has defended The X Factor, after stars like Sting and Calvin Harris claimed that it is destroying the music industry.
In an interview with BBC’s Newsbeat, Burke said that the show is ‘amazing’ and allows people to ‘live their dreams.
Last year’s winner said: “That show is the most amazing platform. It’s great that these shows are around because it’s not a day and age when people can walk into a label and get a record deal anymore.
“You have to do something out of the box. It annoys me when anyone snubs that show because it’s the most amazing show. They give so many people the opportunity to live their dreams.”
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November 6th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Alexandra Burke, Cheryl Cole, X Factor, X Factor 2009
Major stars and their routines don’t come cheap, as The Mirror has revealed that Cheryl Cole’s record label recently shelled out £65,000 for her routine on The X Factor. Alexandra Burke’s wasn’t much cheaper at £60,000 and Bon Jovi’s label paid £30,000 for theirs.
An insider told The Mirror: “The performers have to pay for their own productions costs and it’s a small fortune.
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October 30th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Alexandra Burke, X Factor
Alexandra Burke has denied reports that X Factor stars are told to cry on stage by producers. However she did admit that they are told to let their emotions show.
Burke told The Evening Standard: “Oh, no, no, no-one’s telling them to cry. I mean, they do advise you not to be too professional. They say, whatever emotion you feel, just let it out.
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October 23rd, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Alexandra Burke, Cheryl Cole, itv, X Factor, X Factor 2009
Alexandra Burke admitted that she won’t mind if Cheryl Cole’s debut solo single replaces her ‘Bad Boys’ at number one this week.
Burke told BBC Newsbeat: “Her performance on The X Factor was absolutely outstanding and I think she deserves it.
“I wish her every success. I think she’s coming from an amazing group and it’s probably really hard and scary to go by yourself when you’ve been with your girls for so long.
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October 22nd, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Alexandra Burke, X Factor
Clive Davis has reportedly offered to assist Alexandra Burke in her efforts to crack America. The former X Factor winner is currently number one in the UK music charts, with her single, ‘Bad Boys.’
“Alexandra was celebrating her number one record with friends and family. She got a huge shock when Clive appeared and said he thinks she’s the future of pop music,” a source told The Mirror.
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October 21st, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Alexandra Burke, X Factor
Alexandra Burke has denied rumours that she was forced to include more upbeat songs on her album, in a bid to differentiate her from Leona Lewis.
The X Factor winner told Popjustice: “It was most definitely something I wanted to do. I’ve been dancing since I was little, I was dancing in school and that. My personality is very in-your-face and I wanted my music to portray that.
“I love to get up on stage and sing and dance. It’s just me. It’s definitely me. The only thing that’s the same about Leona and me is that we won the same show. You know, basically, the album really reflects my personality.”
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October 11th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Alexandra Burke, itv, X Factor, X Factor 2009
Alexandra Burke - X Factor 2008
Former X Factor winner, Alexandra Burke, has admitted that she is nervous about returning to the show tonight.
“I’m nervous about going back on the show,” she told the News of the World. “Who wouldn’t be? It’s The X Factor. I’ll be back in front of the panel – and Simon Cowell, which is extra nerve-wracking!
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October 9th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Alexandra Burke, Aston Merrygold, itv, JLS, X Factor
Alexandra Burke has insisted that she is not dating any of the men she has recently been linked to, including JLS singer Aston Merrygold.
Burke told The Sun:
“Aston is like my brother. We dance all the time together. Don’t get me wrong, he is a great-looking dude. But nothing is going to happen.”
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October 9th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Alexandra Burke, Cheryl Cole, itv, X Factor
Alexandra Burke has admitted she’d love to duet with X Factor judge Cheryl Cole.
The Bad Boys singer told handbag.com: “I can’t confirm that rumour, but all I’ll say is that I’d love to duet with Cheryl Cole, so watch this space.”
When asked about recent rumours that Cole was afraid to sing on X Factor, Burke said:
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October 5th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Alexandra Burke, X Factor
Former X Factor winner, Alexandra Burke, has claimed that she is a bit of a wild child, party girl and that fans will see the real her when she takes to the stage.
Burke told The Daily Mail that she was inhibited whilst appearing on the show, in case people thought she was weird.
Burke said: “When I was on the show I could only show my personality to a certain extent. I didn’t want people to think I was weird! But now I’m letting rip.
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October 4th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Alexandra Burke, itv, robbie williams, X Factor, X Factor 2009
This Saturday we finally get to watch the first X Factor live show. I had gotten so fed up with the silly audition bits, that I nearly stopped watching. But next week, actual talent! Well if you discount John and Edward Grimes that is.
Kicking off the first live show of 2009 is Robbie Williams, Alexandra Burke and of course our 12 X Factor finalists. Alexandra will no doubt be singing her new single, Bad Boys whilst Robbie will be promoting his, Bodies.
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October 4th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Alexandra Burke, itv, X Factor
Alexandra Burke - X Factor 2008
Alexandra Burke’s mum has hit out at her daughter for claiming that she is jealous of her singing career.
Last week, Alex gave an interview to Marie Claire in which she said:
“Soul II Soul didn’t last as long as she wanted. Then I get this big new show, I win it and it’s weird for her.”
But Melissa Bell hit back in today’s Sunday Mirror saying:
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October 4th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Alexandra Burke, Cheryl Cole, X Factor
Alexandra Burke has claimed that she and Cheryl Cole are still in contact and are both very open with one another.
“I’m very open with her and she is with me,” Now quotes Burke as saying. “I tell her lots of things I wouldn’t even tell my sister.”
Burke also admitted that she still gets star struck when she receives a phone call from Simon Cowell.
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September 30th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Alexandra Burke, itv, X Factor
Alexandra Burke has admitted that her mum, Melissa Bell, struggles with her success since winning X Factor.
Bell was a singer of British group Soul II Soul but failed to reach the level of fame she aspired to. It sounds like she’s experiencing some jealousy now that her daughter’s career is reaching heights that hers never did.
Burke told Marie Claire: “I think we’re too alike because we clash. We both sing. She had Soul II Soul but it didn’t last as long as she wanted it to last.
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September 29th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Alexandra Burke, Duane Lamonte, itv, X Factor, X Factor 2009
X Factor auditionee Duane Lamonte has been seeking advice from last years winner Alexandra Burke.
The pair became friendly during last years series when Lamonte made it to the bootcamp stage, before being sent home.
A source told The Sun: “Alex has been telling Duane just to relax and love every minute. She also said be yourself and don’t be a fake because they will spot that.”
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