TV & Streaming10 October 2026
Alexandra Burke Tells All on That X Factor Reboot and Life at Home
Alexandra Burke has opened up to The Mirror about rumours of an X Factor comeback, family life with Darren Randolph, and watching her health.
Singer and musical theatre actor
Alexandra Burke
Best known for Winning The X Factor in 2008 and lighting up the West End stage
- Born
- 1988
- From
- British
- Working since
- 2008
- Also known as
- Alex Burke
The second she duetted with Beyoncé on live television back in 2008, the game was up. Burke took the X Factor crown, dropped a million-selling cover of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah", and instantly became British pop royalty. Let's be honest, that powerhouse vocal could rattle the back row of any arena without a microphone.
She didn't just hang around waiting for pop trends to change, either. She packed up her chart trophies and took over the West End, belting out huge tunes in *The Bodyguard* and *Sister Act*. Throw in a sensational run on *Strictly Come Dancing* and a busy family life, and she's still one of the UK's most reliable showstoppers.
Follows: instagram @alexandraburke
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Alexandra Burke in brief
- —Her debut single 'Hallelujah' sold over a million copies across the UK alone.
- —She duetted with Beyoncé on live television and practically blew the studio roof off.
- —Took over the West End lead in 'The Bodyguard' to huge box office applause.
- —Danced her way to the 'Strictly Come Dancing' grand final in 2017.
- —Scored a chart-topping debut album with 'Overcome' in 2009.
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