Alexandra Burke, 20 from London

Alexandra auditioned for the X Factor back in 2005 where she reached the Judges Houses stage of the competition. Alexandra has never had any formal training but learnt to sing from her Mother who used to sing with Soul II Soul. Three years after first auditioning for X Factor Alexandra now feels she really is now ready to take on the challenge and is praying that this year she will make it all the way to the live shows.