X Factor winner Alexandra Burke has arrived in LA today and is beginning work on her debut album.

After finishing on the recent X Factor tour, Burke is expected to spend the next two months in the States working on her album, trying to make it every bit as good as Leona’s first. Simon recently predicted that Alexandra would be just as big a star as Leona once her album is released.

The Sunday Mirror has reported that Burke will begin by teaming up with music producer Red One, who has recently collaborated with Akon and Lady GaGa.

An insider told the newspaper: “She is so excited. This is the moment she’s been waiting for – to get into the studio and start work.”