Rachel Hylton- X factor 2008

X Factor finalist Rachel Hylton has been dreaming of singing all of her life but its only in the last couple of years since overcoming drug addictions that she has felt the time is right for her to pursue her dream.

Rachel has had five children, three now live in foster care but she is raising her two youngest children on her own. Following many battles in life Rachel is hoping the show will provide a second chance at life for her.